Network Architect

Bachelor s degree in applicable discipline or the equivalent is required. 10+ years of technical area experience in a complex enterprise IT environment, for large-scale systems acrossmultiple hardware and software platforms. At least 7+ years of experience in network and security infrastructure technology engineering (e.g., routing andswitching, firewall). DevOps / Automation: TerraForm, Ansible, Python In-depth knowledge of the following: Network Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP Network WAN technologies MPLS over mGRE, DMVPN, IPSEC VPN, WAN MACSec Juniper and Palo Alto Firewalls Algosec or similar firewall policy tool Cisco Nexus Hardware (ACI & Nexus Mode), Cisco Catalyst 8500, 9k Series, ASR and ISR series Expert at network fundamentals including the OSI model, TCP/IP, IPv4 and IPv6 Must be comfortable with Linux commands/file system Strong technical knowledge of IT enterprise systems and tools Experience with IDS/IPS, network access control, load balancers preferred Experience learning, sharing, and implementing best practices with the ability to determine operational processesProgressive leadership experience with responsibility for leading technical staff and matrixed teams within largemission-critical systems with complex network requirements, or the equivalent required Experience implementing network and security infrastructure for large critical enterprise environment that is atarget of Nation-State attackers. Deep understanding of network and security infrastructure capabilities and gaps. Understanding of NIST and FedRAMP security requirements

Responsibilities:

As an architect you willneed to align technical strategic direction and roadmaps for network products with the FRS business and securitystrategies. Work with peers and leaders in the Network Product Line to influence their roadmaps including ensuring thatthey are enabling Infrastructure Architecture and Security strategic priorities. As an architect you will be communicatingand presenting at all levels of the organization including non-technical audiences. Participate in planning, design, andexecution of critical and strategic efforts with a focus on recognizing, providing resolutions, and escalating issues beforethey have impact. Work closely with architects around Federal Reserve System and business / product owners tounderstand and advance NIT strategic directions from a network and security infrastructure strategy perspective. Thisposition will require an individual who is a self-starter and can work well in multiple roles including leading a team,participating as a member of a team, and also alone. Develop and maintain strategic network and security infrastructure architectural roadmaps with a 2-5 year outlooktaking into account business direction, customer experience, and technology trends Develop and maintain network and security infrastructure capability map Be an active participant providing tactful advice and guidance during all Architecture Review Board activities Partner with internal customers to provide guidance on architectural patterns. Recommends and implementschanges to business information and technical architecture requirements. Partners with our clients and other resources in detecting critical architectural and infrastructure gaps ordeficiencies in the IT environment. Recommends solutions for improvement. Provide input and directional guidance for network and security infrastructure automation Work with peer architects to create integration patterns that inform and set standards for various traffic patterns ina hybrid enterprise environment Oversees and directs major, critical, and emerging technology studies. Assess merit and impact; Work with NPLArchitects on architecture standards and influence designs Understand inherited risks related to network and security infrastructure environment that encompassescolocation data centers, multiple CSPs, SaaS and on-premise sites that are interdependent on each other Support Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) efforts to ensure adherence to CI/CDprinciples Maintain working relationships with peers and business partners and communicate with key executives andstakeholders on successes, opportunities, and challenges Initiates and oversees project development, system/design/testing, requirement direction and investigation ofalternatives for implementation of feasible new technology. Provides key consultative leadership on System projects focused on planning, development and implementationof strategic technological directives. Provides strategic foresight and long-term development planning for future technology impacting the FederalReserve System.INTERNAL FR/OFFICIAL USE // FRSONLY Work with a team of highly motivated and skilled professionals to solve business critical challenges Embrace the System IT Principles, to guide daily decisions and strategic decision-making processes Occasional travel may be required including overnight stays. Performs other related duties as assigned.