Network Architect (at Skytap, a Kyndryl company)

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities. The Role Summary Skytap, a Kyndryl company, is looking for a Network Architect who will design the next generation of our global and hybrid cloud network infrastructure. This role focuses on advanced routing and architecture, spanning data centers, cloud environments, and customer interconnects. The architect will partner with peers across the organization to define standards, create resilient designs, own the lifecycle of network architectures, and troubleshoot complex routing issues in production. Duties And Responsibilities • Define and design global network architectures: multi-region cloud, data center fabrics (spine-leaf, EVPN-VXLAN), WAN backbones, and interconnects. • Own routing strategy: advanced BGP, OSPF, route policy, traffic engineering, multi-region HA, and failover. • Conduct deep troubleshooting of complex routing and connectivity incidents (asymmetric routing, convergence, loop prevention). • Lead architecture governance: participate in design councils, peer reviews, and enforce standards. • Produce high-level design documents, detailed design documents, detailed topology maps, and reusable templates. • Build architectures aligned with business growth, resiliency, disaster recovery, and cost objectives. - Evaluate and pilot emerging networking technologies (SD-WAN, SASE, network automation frameworks). • Design under security-first principles, with segmentation and zero-trust models. - Guide capacity planning and lifecycle management, including upgrades and decommissioning strategies. • Mentor engineers, present designs to technical and executive stakeholders, and integrate feedback from other teams in the organization. • Communicate complex network architecture concepts to both technical peers and business stakeholders. Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment. Who You Are You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others. Required Skills And Experience • 10+ years of networking experience with at least several years in architecture. • Expert in BGP (communities, policy, traffic engineering) and OSPF. • Proven design experience with hybrid cloud interconnects (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, transit gateways, vWAN). • Deep knowledge of data center fabrics including EVPN-VXLAN overlays. • Strong automation skills with Python, Ansible, and Terraform. • Strong documentation discipline, including the ability to create high-level design documents, detailed design documents, runbooks, and architecture diagrams. • Multi-vendor knowledge (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, F5). • Skilled in global-scale networking: multi-region deployments, customer interconnects, enterprise WAN. • Strong communication: able to defend design decisions, facilitate tradeoffs, and mentor peers. Preferred Skills And Expertise • CCIE (Enterprise, Datacenter) or equivalent expert-level certification strongly preferred, cloud advanced networking certs desirable. • Knowledge of performance optimization techniques such as QoS design and latency tuning. • Cloud networking certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate, GCP Network Engineer) beyond CCIE (Enterprise, Datacenter). - Familiarity with open-source networking tools and platforms (e.g., NetBox, FRRouting, SONiC). What We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Opportunities for professional growth and development. • A dynamic and inclusive work environment. • The chance to work with a leading global IT services company. Compensation The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $120,360 to $228,840 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills, and experience. For part-time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city, or local minimum wage requirement. There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations: California: $132,480 to $274,560 Colorado: $120,360 to $228,840 New York City: $144,480 to $274,560 Washington: $132,480 to $251,640 Washington DC: $132,480 to $251,640 This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. 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