IT Infrastructure Network Architect

IT Infrastructure Network Architect role at Huntington National Bank

Summary
Principal Architect‑Senior provides the technical vision and direction for the integration of all information systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the definition of architecture requirements for all information systems, covering both functional and non‑functional (performance, reliability, security) aspects.
• Defines and documents the key architectural concepts, abstractions, and target system architecture spanning application, information/data, and technical infrastructure.
• Selects strategic tools and platforms for development, testing, and deployment.
• Ensures communication of principle technical drivers such as trends, best practice, setting and applying standards.
• Defines technical objectives, goals, constraints, key features and overall architecture approach.
• Mentors technical staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience or 10+ years of related experience.
• Ensure network designs comply with security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements.
• Architect connectivity between multi‑cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on‑premises data centers.
• Evaluate network hardware/software vendors and manage licensing and cost optimization.
• Expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and WAN optimization. Strong knowledge of IPv6, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and network virtualization.

Preferred Qualifications

• IT experience designing architectures and delivering information systems including data/information architecture, technical infrastructure, architecture and application architecture.
• Develop and maintain enterprise‑wide network architecture aligned with business goals and technology strategies.
• Design scalable, secure, and high‑performance network solutions for hybrid environments (on‑premises, cloud, and edge).
• Partner with Enterprise Network Services organization to create long‑term network technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend integration strategies.
• Familiarity with cloud networking, SDN, and micro‑segmentation.
• Certifications like CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, or Azure Network Engineer Associate are often preferred.
• Experience with TOGAF (certification proffered) enterprise architecture framework and governance practices.

Exempt Status Yes (not eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type Office. Certain positions may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement; remote roles can also attend in‑office gatherings.

Compensation Range 93,000.00 –  USD Annual. Eligible for incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave, PTO, holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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