The IT Network Architect assists the Manager of Network Engineering and the IT Infrastructure department in leading the design, architecture and strategic direction of network technologies along with maintaining a strategic plan, roadmap, and goals that result in quality systems and services that meet the needs of the member base now and well into the future. The IT Network Architect supports the development of secure, scalable, and resilient network environments aligned with corporate growth initiatives. This includes ensuring maximum uptime, effective monitoring, automated resiliency, strong security, and optimal performance. The role also drives innovation through research and development of emerging technologies and ensures appropriate governance processes are in place for solution handoff to business units.
Essential FunctionsStrategic direction of IT Network infrastructure and process:Design network solutions to meet business needs aligned to architectural standards.Leverage best of breed Cisco and VMWare network technology practices.3-5 year planning/roadmap for architectural needs based on corporate strategic plan.Focus on reducing complexity and streamlining support.Ensure security and operational integrity is sustainable.Define architectural network standards in line with security standards.Serves as a key technical resource and expert of the network infrastructure.Lead technology efforts across all business areas and client groups, including key data and infrastructure components across the enterprise.Communicate risks, issues, challenges and status/progress of various projects.Serve as integration architecture subject matter expert to business areas, project teams and vendors.Serve as a highest tier escalation point for major incidents and responses.Actively participate as member of an on-call team to support all Wings network infrastructure.Provide infrastructure architecture consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to technical staff.Cost Analysis/Vendor Management:Evaluate solutions that will drive down cost of IT Operations.Engage vendors for cost saving solutions. Track and report on cost and impact for key projects.IT Leadership collaboration across the organization, focusing on streamlining dependencies and processes across all IT functions and drive improvement opportunities within dependent areas.Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Wings policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
