Network Engineering Architect, Director
Core
Define and evolve enterprise network architecture strategy and roadmap for a global financial institution, modernizing infrastructure to be automated, resilient, and secure.
Role type
Director-level Network Engineering Architect (hands-on IC with leadership)
Builds
Global enterprise network infrastructure (on-premises, cloud, hybrid) supporting millions of clients and mission-critical services
Domain
Financial Services / Network Engineering & Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise network architecture, IP networking fundamentals (routing, switching, segmentation, overlays/underlays), network automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, Python/Bash scripting, architecture governance, hybrid/cloud-native networking, network observability, AI/ML for network analytics
Preferred skills
Identity-based network segmentation, intent-based traffic management, AI-driven configuration tools, self-service networking platform design
Technologies
Python, Bash, CI/CD, Cloud VPC/Orchestration platforms, AI/ML tools
Responsibilities
Define multi-year network architecture strategy and roadmap; Establish and enforce network architecture standards and reference patterns; Lead architecture governance forums and design reviews; Champion IaC and automation-first approaches for network changes; Design identity-based network segmentation and policy frameworks; Develop self-service networking capabilities and APIs; Integrate AI-driven tools for network planning and analytics; Oversee core network design (routing, switching, load balancing, DNS); Enhance network observability and incident response processes; Mentor and develop global network engineering talent
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution