Network Architect; at Skytap

Position: Network Architect (at Skytap, a Kyndryl company)
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* Define and design global network architectures: multi-region cloud, data center fabrics (spine-leaf, EVPN-VXLAN), WAN backbones, and interconnects.
* Own routing strategy: advanced BGP, OSPF, route policy, traffic engineering, multi-region HA, and failover.
* Conduct deep troubleshooting of complex routing and connectivity incidents (asymmetric routing, convergence, loop prevention).
* Lead architecture governance: participate in design councils, peer reviews, and enforce standards.
* Produce high-level design documents, detailed design documents, detailed topology maps, and reusable templates.
* Build architectures aligned with business growth, resiliency, disaster recovery, and cost objectives.

- Evaluate and pilot emerging networking technologies (SD-WAN, SASE, network automation frameworks).
* Design under security-first principles, with segmentation and zero-trust models.

- Guide capacity planning and lifecycle management, including upgrades and decommissioning strategies.
* Mentor engineers, present designs to technical and executive stakeholders, and integrate feedback from other teams in the organization.
* Communicate complex network architecture concepts to both technical peers and business stakeholders.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
* 10+ years of networking experience with at least several years in architecture.
* Expert in BGP (communities, policy, traffic engineering) and OSPF.
* Proven design experience with hybrid cloud interconnects (Express Route, Direct Connect, transit gateways, vWAN).
* Deep knowledge of data center fabrics including EVPN-VXLAN overlays.
* Strong automation skills with Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
* Strong documentation discipline, including the ability to create high-level design documents, detailed design documents, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.
* Multi-vendor knowledge (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, F5).
* Skilled in global-scale networking: multi-region deployments, customer interconnects, enterprise WAN.
* Strong communication: able to defend design decisions, facilitate tradeoffs, and mentor peers.
* CCIE (Enterprise, Datacenter) or equivalent expert-level certification strongly preferred, cloud advanced networking certs desirable.
* Knowledge of performance optimization techniques such as QoS design and latency tuning.
* Cloud networking certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate, GCP Network Engineer) beyond CCIE (Enterprise, Datacenter).

- Familiarity with open-source networking tools and platforms (e.g., Net Box, FRRouting, SONiC).
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
* The chance to work with a leading global IT services company.

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is **$120,360
** to **$228,840
** based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills, and experience.  For part-time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city, or local minimum wage requirement.

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