Principal Network Architect (Active CCIE Required)

Voya Financial, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Voya Financial, Inc. is seeking a Principal Network Architect to own the strategy, architecture, and modernization of Voya’s global network infrastructure.

You will collaborate with executives, engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, secure network solutions that support the company’s long‑term technology strategy. The role spans hybrid cloud, datacenter, SD‑WAN, security, and automation, requiring deep leadership, architectural governance, and hands‑on

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and architecture.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large‑scale enterprise network environments.
• Mandatory CCIE certification and will be validated during interview.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern enterprise network architecture standards, reference architectures and governance frameworks.
• Design and govern cloud and connectivity architectures across Azure, AWS, and OCI.
• Lead datacenter architecture design and evolve spine‑leaf fabrics for high availability.
• Lead SD‑WAN architecture and policy design across global locations with Zero Trust alignment.
• Provide technical leadership, governance, and escalation for complex network challenges.
• Champion Infrastructure‑as‑Code and network automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Python.
• Mentor senior engineers and architects to promote engineering excellence.

Skills

Enterprise network engineering

Network architecture

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Job description

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture.

At Voya, we’re committed to providing innovative solutions that help our customers achieve financial confidence. As a Principal Network Architect, you will serve as the senior technical authority responsible for the strategy, architecture, and modernization of Voya’s global network infrastructure. This highly visible role will lead the design and governance of hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, datacenter, security, and connectivity architectures across the enterprise. You will partner with executive leadership, engineering teams, cybersecurity, and infrastructure stakeholders to build scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions that support Voya’s long‑term technology strategy.

Work Arrangement:

This position follows Voya's flexible work model. Candidates may be considered for remote or hybrid work arrangements based on business needs and geographic location.

The Contributions You’ll Make

Enterprise Architecture & Strategy

• Define and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, reference architectures, and governance frameworks.
• Develop long‑term roadmaps supporting cloud adoption, datacenter modernization, Zero Trust initiatives, and network transformation.
• Serve as the senior architectural authority for network‑related technologies and strategic investments.
• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and highly available technical solutions.

Cloud & Connectivity Architecture Design and govern enterprise networking solutions across:

• Microsoft Azure Virtual Networks (VNets)
• ExpressRoute Virtual WAN (vWAN)
• VPN Gateways
• Private Endpoints
• Application Gateways
• Azure Load Balancers
• Cross‑region connectivity
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) VPC design and segmentation
• Transit Gateway
• Direct Connect VPN connectivity
• Route 53
• Application and Network Load Balancers
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs)
• Dynamic Routing Gateways (DRGs)
• FastConnect
• Site‑to‑Site VPNs
• Hybrid‑cloud connectivity

Datacenter Architecture

Datacenter Architecture Design and evolve large‑scale datacenter architectures supporting high availability and resiliency. Lead routing and switching strategy across enterprise environments. Architect spine‑leaf fabrics and modern datacenter networking solutions. Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness through resilient network design.

SD‑WAN, Security & Global Infrastructure

Lead SD‑WAN architecture and policy design across global locations. Design secure segmentation and Zero Trust network architectures. Partner with cybersecurity teams to align network solutions with enterprise security requirements. Architect and govern cloud interconnection solutions including Megaport.

Technical Leadership

Lead architecture reviews and provide governance across strategic initiatives. Serve as the highest‑level escalation point for complex network architecture challenges. Mentor senior engineers and architects while promoting engineering excellence. Influence technology strategy and technical decision‑making across the enterprise.

Modernization & Automation

Champion Infrastructure‑as‑Code and network automation initiatives. Drive adoption of Terraform, Ansible, Python, and related automation technologies. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption opportunities.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering, infrastructure, and architecture.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large‑scale enterprise network environments.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise architecture initiatives in complex, highly regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Mandatory Certification Requirement Active Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is required and will be validated during the interview process. Accepted certifications include: CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure CCIE Data Center CC