Network Architect; at Skytap

Network Architect (at Skytap, a Kyndryl company)

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At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission‑critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, customers and communities.

Skytap, a Kyndryl company, is looking for a Network Architect who will design the next generation of our global and hybrid cloud network infrastructure. This role focuses on advanced routing and architecture, spanning data centers, cloud environments, and customer interconnects. The architect will partner with peers across the organization to define standards, create resilient designs, own the lifecycle of network architectures and troubleshoot complex routing issues in production.

• 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, 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.
• Communicate complex network architecture concepts to both technical peers and business stakeholders.

• 10+ years of networking experience with 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 trade‑offs, and mentor peers.

• CCIE (Enterprise, Datacenter) or equivalent expert‑level certification strongly preferred, cloud advanced networking certificates 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.
• 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.

Location‑specific ranges:

• California: $132,480 to $274,560
• Colorado: $120,360 to $228,840
• New York City: $144,480 to $274,560
• Washington: $132,480 to $251,640
• Washington DC: $132,480 …