Senior Network Architect

Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and play a vital role in enhancing and safeguarding our economic, financial, and payment systems. By working with a talented team of tech professionals in a dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to drive meaningful change while enjoying an impressive benefits package that includes: Competitive compensation Comprehensive health care benefits Tuition assistance Generous paid time off Child and family care leave Professional development opportunities 401(k) match and pension About the Position As a Senior Network Architect, you will lead the strategic direction of network and security architecture within the Federal Reserve. Your expertise will help us align our technical strategies with business and security needs while influencing roadmaps across the organization. This role requires exceptional communication skills, enabling you to effectively present to both technical and non-technical audiences. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain strategic architectural roadmaps for network and security infrastructure with a focus on business direction and technology trends. Collaborate with internal customers and partners to identify and fill architectural and infrastructure gaps. Provide guidance during all Architecture Review Board activities and offer expert advice on architectural patterns. Assess and direct technology studies, ensuring network and security infrastructure meets operational and strategic goals. Foster relationships with peers and stakeholders, communicating successes, challenges, and opportunities with key executives. Support Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) practices to maintain operational excellence. Engage in project development, system design, and testing, while exploring new technologies for implementation. This is a unique opportunity for driven individuals who thrive in leadership roles and are excited to tackle challenges in a mission-critical environment. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. • 10+ years of experience in a complex enterprise IT environment. • 7+ years of expertise in network and security infrastructure technology engineering. • Knowledge of network routing protocols, WAN technologies, and firewalls. • Familiarity with DevOps/automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Python. • Understanding of NIST and FedRAMP security requirements. We welcome candidates to apply and explore how you can contribute to the Federal Reserve's mission. Your career journey starts here! Note: Occasional travel may be required, and U.S. Citizenship is mandatory for this position. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply promptly.