Network Architect

Open Arc - Empowering Your Career. As a leading IT staffing firm, we are dedicated to connecting talented professionals with your ideal opportunities. We are currently seeking a qualified Network Architect to join our client’s organization and contribute to their ongoing success. Job summary
The Network Architect will provide oversight for technology integrations and will help to maintain network and security standards.  The Network Architect will be responsible for the safety and soundness of new and existing technical network platforms and will be expected to represent complex network architectures with a focus on network performance, security, scalability, resiliency, and automation. Responsibilities:

Lead and manage project team(s) in designing network solutions and translating network requirements into plans for both IT and business units, with a focus on network security

Participate in the leadership group for the review committee and provide network reviews of technology environments and network standards delivery

Lead the integration of new and existing technical components safely and soundly into the Bank’s operating environment

Drive changes in the current network operating environment that lead to operational efficiencies and improvements across multiple business units and technologies

Lead engagements with business units to define and integrate business requirements into the technology architecture landscape

Drive implementation of network standards and practices to support a strong security posture

Lead the design of network orchestration to automate key processes

Lead and manage the network program’s Agile SAFE sprint planning activities

Support teams in successfully delivering projects through established project management / SAFE agile processes

Identify process and operational improvements to extract further value from existing network security investments and to meet dynamic compliance and regulatory needs

Requirements:

Experience assisting in the maintenance, and management of enterprise networking platforms across a variety of technical and business disciplines

Experience in design and ownership of architectural changes at the enterprise level

Expertise in the demonstration of a strong working knowledge of network best practices, technology control frameworks and standards

Strong experience in the knowledge of control activities in the areas of IT Risks, change management, computer operations, information security administration, and network administration.

Expertise in the setup and delivery of network protocols, cryptography, and network security practices

Demonstrated knowledge of current tools/practices for developing and publishing policies, procedures, metrics and other information

Strong experience and working knowledge in network design in cloud platforms and on-premise

Expert technical acumen in the areas of network security, network architecture, design and implementation

Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, coordinate work assignments with management throughout the organization and reliably meet commitments

At Open Arc, we prioritize your career success and strive to build exceptional technical teams for our clients. By understanding your experience and aspirations, we ensure to present you with rewarding and fulfilling opportunities. As an employee of Open Arc and our clients, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package.

Open Arc is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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