Principal Network Architect (Active CCIE Required)

Job description

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Apply Now Position Summary The Senior Network Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, engineering, and governing Voya’s enterprise network and datacenter architecture. This role blends deep hands ‑ on expertise with high ‑ level architectural vision across Azure cloud networking , Oracle OCI cloud networking, on ‑ prem datacenter infrastructure , routing and switching , SD ‑ WAN , security , and global connectivity . The ideal candidate is a CCIE ‑ level architect who can drive modernization, lead complex initiatives, and influence technical direction across multiple business units. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Develop and maintain enterprise ‑ level network and datacenter architectures supporting hybrid cloud, multi ‑ region , and high ‑ availability environments. Architect Azure networking solutions including VNets , ExpressRoute, vWAN , private endpoints, load balancers, and cross ‑ region connectivity. Design scalable routing and switching architectures using BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, and advanced datacenter fabric technologies. Lead SD ‑ WAN architecture and policy design across global sites. Strong knowledge of Megaport configuration Define standards, reference architectures, and best practices for network and datacenter infrastructure. Advanced AWS networking experience , including: VPC peering, design and segmentation Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN Route 53, and Elastic Load Balancers (ALB/NLB) Advanced Azure networking experience , including: VNet design and segmentation ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways and vWAN Azure NSGs, private endpoints Load balancing, application gateways and cross ‑ region connectivity Advanced OCI networking experience , including: Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), Dynamic Routing Gateways (DRGs ), FastConnect , and Site-to-Site VPNs Engineering & Implementation Oversee implementation of complex network solutions across cloud, datacenter, and edge environments. Provide escalation support for high severity incidents and advanced troubleshooting. Lead network modernization initiatives including segmentation, Zero Trust, automation, and cloud migration. Strategic Leadership Serve as a senior technical advisor to leadership, providing guidance on network strategy, capacity planning, and technology roadmaps. Mentor engineering teams and provide architectural governance across projects. Collaborate with security, cloud, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with business and compliance requirements. Operational Excellence Ensure network designs meet performance, availability, and security SLAs. Participate in DR/BCP planning and ensure network readiness for failover scenarios. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Required Qualifications 1 5 + years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and architecture. Expert ‑ level knowledge of routing, switching, and datacenter networking (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, QoS, multicast). Deep Azure networking experience , including: VNet design and segmentation ExpressRoute and vWAN Azure NSGs, private endpoints Load balancing and cross ‑ region connectivity Strong experience with datacenter infrastructure , including: Spine ‑ leaf architectures Fabric technologies High ‑ availability design Hands ‑ on experience with SD ‑ WAN (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, Versa, etc.). Strong understanding of network security principles and technologies (NGFW, segmentation, Zero Trust). Experience with automation and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, Python) preferred. Proven ability to lead architectural discussions and influence cross ‑ functional teams. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Certifications (Highly Preferred) CCIE (Routing & Switching, Enterprise Infrastructure, or Datacenter) Azure certifications such as: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ ‑ 700) Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ ‑ 305) Additional vendor certifications (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet) are a plus. Leadership Competencies Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide teams and drive consensus. Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. High level of ownership, accountability, and follow ‑ through . Compensation Pay Disclosure: Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. $180,000-$190,000 Be Well. Stay Well. Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well. What We Offer Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%) Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day. Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year Learn more about Voya benefits (download PDF) Critical Skills At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture: Customer Focused : Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations. Critical Thinking : Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution. Team Mentality : Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals. Business Acumen : Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions. Learning Agility : Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage. Learn more about Critical Skills Equal Employment Opportunity Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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