IT Architect - Network Infrastructure Architect

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is seeking a Network Infrastructure Architect to join our Core Infrastructure Engineering team.

This role is based in Basel, Switzerland however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.

The Bank for International Settlements’ mission is to support central banks' pursuit of monetary and financial stability through international partnership and to act as a bank for central banks.

In this role, you will play a critical part in advancing this mission by designing, implementing, and automating cutting-edge networking technologies, with a strong focus on Cisco ACI and SD Access. You will also provide operational support for our diverse networking environment, encompassing traditional on-premise infrastructure, software-defined networking, and public cloud solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity and robust performance across the organization.

· Lead the development of network strategy and roadmaps: Define and drive the vision for our network infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with the needs of the business today and into the future.

· Collaborate across teams: Work closely with infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders to deliver a cohesive and integrated network ecosystem.

· Drive modernisation and automation: Spearhead initiatives that modernise our network capabilities, enhance efficiency, and future-proof our systems.

Provide internal management, expert advice and operational experience on automation of IT infrastructure throughout the organisation, including cloud and on-premise.

· Technology Optimization: Implement solutions that reduce manual work and effort required for regular tasks related to IT infrastructure operations. Reduce risk of errors by introducing automation platforms and capabilities.

· Business Agility: Increase the agility of IT and enable business areas to gain access to common infrastructure services by providing automation through standard and repeatable interfaces.

· Resilience: Ensure that activities are undertaken in accordance with the Bank’s high security standards in alignment with corporate policies, release and change management, and compliance. Incorporate resilience practices such that solutions are adequately protected and able to be sustained during times of adversity.

· Technology Strategy: Support the selection of technology to meet the Bank’s business needs taking into account the quality of technology for hybrid cloud strategy (automation, monitoring and resilience).

· IT Operations: Maintain high quality networking services for diverse customers across on-premise and cloud facilities. Reduce risk of error in configuration changes by developing practices based on Configuration-as-Code.

· A university degree in a related field or the equivalent gained through professional experience.

· Experience with design, implementation and support of network operation systems including Software Defined Networking ACI and SD Access

· Deep Knowledge of Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and NXOS

· Experience with other technology platforms is advantageous; Palo Alto, Infoblox, F5

· Fluency with automation tools and frameworks with demonstrated experience applying tools to improve efficiency.

· Experience with DevOps practices, in particular automation and reusability as key enablers of project delivery and operations.

· Fluency in one of the major scripting languages and common automation frameworks (Python, Powershell, Ansible, Terraform).

· Experience of public cloud infrastructure, MS Azure preferred.

· Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues while maintaining a strategic focus on long-term solutions.

· Strong technical leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide team members effectively.

· Able to work on-call as part of a regular operational rotation to support network issues that may arise outside of core hours

· Excellent command of English and good communication skills.

The Bank for International Settlements is a diverse organization with colleagues from over 60 countries. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We truly value diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the world we serve. We want the best people to work for us in an inclusive environment so welcome applications from all qualified candidates. At the BIS, we value equality and diversity in all its forms, including those with a breadth of professional experience. One way we support diversity and inclusion is through our staff-run networks. You can discover more about diversity at the BIS here .

We want your time at BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, thanks to our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families including childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the global financial system and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.

We strive to ensure that individuals are provided with reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, and to perform essential job functions. Should you wish to request adjustment, support in completing this application or participating in the application process, then please contact the recruitment team at staffing@bis.org .