Associate Network Architect

About the role:

In this opportunity as a Associate Network Architect, you will:

• Own the vision and architecture for all Thomson Reuters on premise data center networks including wired connectivity, ILO, WAN, internet connectivity and aspects of network security.
• Work with other teams on integration of prem data centers for any new mergers or acquisitions
• Collaborate with other architects to collectively define and own the vision for the network capabilities/services, aligning to company strategy and evangelizing throughout Thomson Reuters
• Drive cohesion, standards, and best practices across platform services and capabilities in collaborations with application teams, security, compliance, and external vendors
• Work with our external network partners to provide guidance, direction and governance

• Develop and document repeatable patterns for consumption by engineering and application teams.
• Collaborate with external vendors to understand roadmaps, features and issues
• Have the drive to expand your traditional network experience into public cloud platforms and network security

About You

You are a fit for the role of Associate Architect Network Architecture, if your background includes:

• Minimum of 10 years of network experience in traditional networking, with a route/switch and data centers
• At least 3 years' experience with the design, deployment and support of Cisco ACI fabrics
• Proficiency in all aspects of networking within production on prem data centers including routing, switching, WAN connectivity
• Knowledge of enterprise office networking technologies such as SDWAN, Meraki and Zscaler
• Knowledge of networking within cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or OCI or a strong desire to learn and grown into these areas.

• Well versed in networking concepts and technologies, including DNS, Proxies, NTP, and Load balancing both on prem and in public cloud
• Experienced with network security aspects including IDS/IPS and firewalls. Hands on Checkpoint and Palo Alto experience is a plus.

• Possess the ability to create and present technology roadmaps and technical documents
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and present to diverse groups across the globe.
• Must be able to jump into any troubleshooting scenario when asked to do so