Senior Network Architect
Headquarters Office, 625 State Street, Schenectady, New York, United States of America * Rochester Office, 20 S. Clinton Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America * Virtual Req #1926
Monday, March 25, 2024
Over 35 years strong and fueled by 1,700 smart, passionate employees across New York state and Vermont, MVP is full of opportunities to grow. We are a nationally recognized, award-winning leader for a reason. The beating heart of our company is a wide range of employees from a diverse set of backgrounds-tech people, numbers people, even people people-working together to make health insurance better. If you are ready to join a thriving, mission-driven company where you can create your own opportunities and make a positive difference-it's time to make a healthy career move to MVP!
Full-Time, Exempt
Provide advanced network architectural design and support for MVP's current and future network infrastructure. Lead in the design and implementation of network strategies, roadmaps and architectures to enable a secure and scalable network infrastructure. Lead or consult on complex technology projects requiring deep subject matter expertise in various fields of specialization, such as security, cloud, and network monitoring.
Requirements

• Proficient in creating network and security strategies, roadmaps, and architecture models aligned with business and technology goals.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture principles and zero trust networks
• Experience with developing network and security architecture artifacts (architecture models, guiding principles, patterns, standards, and related taxonomy).
• Full-stack knowledge and experience of IT infrastructure including on-premises and cloud platforms with experience migrating to the cloud.
• Experience with various vendors and technologies, including Cisco, Genesys, Zscaler, Meraki, VMware and others.

Proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing Cisco and Meraki networking solutions, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies. Knowledge of Cisco and Meraki networking best practices, design principles, and configuration management
• Experience in integrating Cisco and Meraki networking solutions with cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure (such as Azure Virtual Network and Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Load Balancer, and Application Gateway)
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues using diagnostic tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) concepts, including dynamic path selection, traffic steering, and policy-based routing (specifically VMware VeloCloud)
• Knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO, NIST, PCI, OSI).

• Healthcare industry experience is advantageous.
• Relevant network and security certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead architectural vision and strategy development.
• Consult on application or infrastructure development projects.
• Guide engineers and IT leaders in roadmap communication and implementation.
• Define principles guiding technology decisions and enterprise business context.
• Collaborate with business peers to develop business capability models and roadmaps.
• Review and approve logical designs and architectures.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives for systems integration.
• Drive post-implementation continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead architectural collaboration with other IT teams.
• Coach, develop, and mentor junior engineers and network team members.
• Evaluate and advise on technology options and risks.
• Direct research and evaluation of emerging technologies.
• Collaborate in creating governing principles for architectural governance.
• Ensure establishment of technical architecture for sustained business value.
• Drive executive vision for cloud adoption and assist in cloud strategy development.

• Coordinate vendor selection processes, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships to ensure alignment with project requirements and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required: related field preferred.
• 10 years of experience in IT and business/industry, including architecture design and deployment.
• 10 years of experience in Network Infrastructure Architecture and Engineering.
• 5 years of technical leadership and relevant architecture experience required.
• Certification in Cisco technologies, such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• Certification in Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
• Deep understanding of network infrastructure, protocols, and security measures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exposure to diverse technologies and environments.
• Extensive self-motivation, risk-taking abilities, decision-making, and critical thinking.
• Experience with relationship management and consensus-building.
• Knowledge of holistic architecture components.

About MVP
MVP Health Care is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health insurer caring for members in New York and Vermont. Committed to the complete well-being of our members and the communities we serve, MVP makes health insurance more convenient, more supportive, and more personal. We are powered by the ideas and energy of more than 1,700 diverse employees from all backgrounds, committed to having a positive impact on the health and wellness of everyone we serve.
At MVP, we are committed to providing competitive employee compensation and benefits packages. The base pay range provided for this role reflects our good faith compensation estimate at the time of posting. Specific employment offers and associated compensation will be made individually based on several factors , including but not limited to geographic location ; relevant experience, education, and training; and the nature of and demand for the role.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Considerable paid time away from work including PTO (Paid Time Off), s ick t ime, service t ime o ff, p aid h olidays, and f loating h olidays , allowing you to take time off when it suits you best.
• Competitive 401(k) employer matching and profit-sharing program to help you save for your retirement.
• Low premium health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being and that of your family.
• Life insurance and disability coverage to ensure financial security for you and your dependents.
• An array of optional benefit plans such as accident insurance and specified disease coverage to protect you from the unexpected.
• Full tuition reimbursement (up to the IRS limit) for approved courses and programs that support continuous learning.
• A best-in-class employee Well-Being program to support all dimensions of your health and wellness.

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Other details

• Job Family Information Technology & Transformation Services
• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $118,357.00
• Max Hiring Rate $201,646.00