Sr. Network Infrastructure Architect

Wayne, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sr. Network Infrastructure Architect

Vanguards Global Technology Office (GTO) is seeking a Sr. Network Infrastructure Architect to provide enterpriselevel architectural leadership across core network and telecommunications infrastructure and services. This role serves as a senior technical authority responsible for shaping longterm network infrastructure strategy defining connectivity across application campus and datacenter network domains.

This position operates as a deep technical architecture leader within GTOpartnering with platform engineering security operations and enterprise architecture to ensure network solutions are scalable resilient secure and aligned to Vanguards strategic objectives.

Core Responsibilities:

Provides the architectural leadership in shaping long-term strategic infrastructure technology programs and planning.
Leverages deep technical knowledge through subscription research services and critical resources for related knowledge capital inclusive of blogs podcasts and webinars. Attends conferences and engages in associated activities.
Drives the design planning definition development of technology roadmaps defines reference and implementation architectures and develops proof-of-concept prototypes and initial implementation models.
Ensures implementation of complex solutions support architecture objectives (availability scalability performance security etc.) as appropriate. Monitors implementation activities to ensure architecture and design principles are upheld.
Participates in governance discussions and provides expertise to support critical decision-making while utilizing advanced leadership skills especially in the areas of persuasion influence conceptualizing solutions and problem solving.
Provides expertise and communicates complicated technical concepts effectively to a broad group of stakeholders. Oversees enterprise-wide projects and initiatives and ensures implementation activities uphold architecture and design principles.
Establishes relationships with IT leaders architects and technical specialists. Partners with senior management and specialists in advancing proposed architectural solutions and ensuring availability of infrastructure technologies and support.
Provides thought leadership on the competitive landscape and corporate and business unit strategies to provide context for architectural decision making.
Manages projects and mitigates risks of introducing architecture technology enhancements ensures best practices are followed and that IT project teams comply with IT Governance policies and procedures.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Serves as the principal expert and authoritative voice on infrastructure architecture influencing enterprise standards policies and strategic technology directions.
Drives strategic analysis of integration compatibility and performance targets across multi-platform environments.
Leads the development and evolution of enterprise-level infrastructure architecture frameworks by mapping interdependencies across IT systems platforms and transmission networks.
Evaluates infrastructure design alternatives with a focus on enterprise-wide scalability resilience total cost of ownership (TCO) and long-term return on investment (ROI).

What it takes:

Minimum 12 years of relevant experience with at least 8 years in progressively senior network infrastructure architecture roles.
Bachelors in Computer Science Information Technology Electronics or a related engineering field. M.S. MBA in Technology Management strongly preferred.
Proven experience in enterprise-scale IT transformation initiatives architecture governance and infrastructure modernization.
Demonstrated leadership in defining and implementing strategic infrastructure technology roadmaps and standards across complex global environments.
Deep expertise in architectural risk mitigation IT policy compliance and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
Strong ability to influence executive leadership and steer architecture decisions at the enterprise level.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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Sr. Network Infrastructure ArchitectVanguards Global Technology Office (GTO) is seeking a Sr. Network Infrastructure Architect to provide enterpriselevel architectural leadership across core network and telecommunications infrastructure and services. This role serves as a senior technical authority ...