Network Architect

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From engineering and product to digital services and customer experience, you’ll help connect data, devices, and people in smarter, faster ways. This is meaningful, connected work—on a global stage, with the backing of a company built for the future, and a robust benefits package designed to support your growth, well-being, and life beyond work.

• This role requires candidates to be onsite in Lexington, KY 3 days a week. Preference will be given to those applicants already within a commutable distance.
  
  
  

We are in search of a Network Architect with a passion for designing, configuring, and enhancing a global enterprise network. The selected candidate will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure the implementation and maintenance of Xerox's enterprise network infrastructure and security policies. This role involves working with other architects, engineers, and business teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the enterprise network and connected systems.

The Network Architect will also be responsible for documenting procedures, coordinating implementations, and eliminating barriers to achieve desired outcomes. Additionally, they will liaise with other IT operation teams to resolve any network-related issues. The ideal candidate must possess robust communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the global network architecture roadmap aligned with business objectives and future growth.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions across diverse environments including R&D labs, manufacturing plants, and corporate offices.
• Ensure alignment of network design with enterprise IT and security standards and best practices.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical oversight for network-related projects across regions.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture and security teams to ensure integration and compliance.
• Evaluate emerging network technologies and recommend appropriate solutions to support evolving business needs.
• Work closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, application, and business teams to translate requirements into network capabilities.
• Manage relationships with key network vendors and service providers; participate in technology evaluations and contract reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of network architectures, diagrams, and standards.
• Ensure designs comply with internal and external security standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, NIST, GDPR).
• Mentor junior engineers and operational teams.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field
• 5-8 years of network and security experience
• Knowledge of LAN, WAN, VLAN, Public Cloud, Wireless, and VoIP networking technologies.
• Knowledge of routing protocols to include Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).
• Knowledge of network services, including DNS, DHCP, IPAM, SNMP, IPSec, NetFlow.
• Knowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Network Access Control (NAC) technologies.
• Knowledge of scripting, automation, and DevOps functions including Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC).
• Experience configuring Zscaler, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco, Infoblox, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Juniper, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies.
• Experience using Python programming language.
• Familiar with NIST CSF, CIS, and ISO 27001 information security frameworks.
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple priorities with proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities.
• Strong ability in multiple technologies, analytical techniques, and leadership skills.
• Familiar with IT operational processes (Event, Incident, Change, Problem, ITSM), development frameworks (Agile, SAFe), and service management frameworks (ITIL).
  
  
  

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Azure Certifications (AZ-900, AZ-700, AZ-500, AZ-204)
• CompTIA Certifications (Network , Security , CASP )
• Cisco Certifications (CCNP, CCIE)
  
  
  

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