Principal Network Security Architect
NCR Voyix
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Job summary
NCR Voyix, a global platform-powered leader in unified commerce, seeks a Principal Network Architect in Atlanta to lead strategy, design, and modernization of our worldwide network infrastructure. You will set standards and drive WAN, data center, SD-WAN, and cloud networking initiatives with a hands-on leadership approach.
Responsibilities include guiding engineers, ensuring secure, resilient designs, and collaborating with security teams to uphold regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering.
- 10+ years in network architecture and enterprise infrastructure design.
- Experience architecting enterprise WAN in multi-site environments.
- Deep expertise with BGP routing, ISP connectivity, WAN.
- Experience with Cisco networking tech including Cisco ACI.
- Security architecture with firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, NAC.
- Experience integrating with Azure and Google Cloud.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management.
Responsibilities
- Define strategic direction and standards for enterprise network infrastructure.
- Design high-level architectures to support growth and roadmaps.
- Lead WAN, cloud networking, data centers, security platforms modernization.
- Collaborate with engineers to translate designs into low-level specs.
- Mentor network engineers and conduct architecture reviews.
- Ensure security integration and regulatory compliance.
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NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a global platform-powered leader in unified commerce for shopping and dining. Combining a flexible, intelligent platform with end-to-end payments capabilities and services developed through its deep industry experience, NCR Voyix empowers retailers and restaurants to accelerate new possibilities for their operations, experiences and business outcomes. NCR Voyix is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves customers in more than 35 countries worldwide.
NCR Voyix is seeking a highly experienced Principal Network Architect to lead the strategy, design, and modernization of our global network infrastructure. This critical architectural leadership role will be responsible for defining and governing enterprise network standards while driving key initiatives across data center transformation, WAN, cloud connectivity, and security integration.
As a Principal Network Architect, you will serve as the technical authority for network architecture, partnering closely with engineering teams to translate high-level designs into scalable, secure, and resilient solutions. You will play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of infrastructure modernization programs, including WAN transformation, data center interconnectivity, Cisco ACI deployments, SD‑WAN adoption, and cloud networking initiatives.
This position is ideal for a visionary network leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and a hands‑on approach to designing and implementing enterprise‑scale networking solutions.
NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a global platform-powered leader in unified commerce for shopping and dining. Combining a flexible, intelligent platform with end-to-end payments capabilities and services developed through its deep industry experience, NCR Voyix empowers retailers and restaurants to accelerate new possibilities for their operations, experiences and business outcomes. NCR Voyix is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves customers in more than 35 countries worldwide.
NCR Voyix is seeking a highly experienced Principal Network Architect to lead the strategy, design, and modernization of our global network infrastructure. This critical architectural leadership role will be responsible for defining and governing enterprise network standards while driving key initiatives across data center transformation, WAN, cloud connectivity, and security integration.
As a Principal Network Architect, you will serve as the technical authority for network architecture, partnering closely with engineering teams to translate high-level designs into scalable, secure, and resilient solutions. You will play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of infrastructure modernization programs, including WAN transformation, data center interconnectivity, Cisco ACI deployments, SD‑WAN adoption, and cloud networking initiatives.
This position is ideal for a visionary network leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and a hands‑on approach to designing and implementing enterprise‑scale networking solutions.
- Define and maintain the strategic direction, governance, and architectural standards for NCR Voyix's enterprise network infrastructure.
- Design high-level network architectures that support business growth, operational excellence, and long-term technology roadmaps.
- Drive modernization initiatives across WAN, cloud networking, data centers, and security platforms
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve performance, scalability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
- Architect and lead enterprise WAN solutions supporting global office, customer, and cloud connectivity.
- Develop network strategies leveraging Internet Service Providers (ISPs), SD‑WAN, and hybrid cloud networking technologies.
- Optimize network transport services to improve reliability, security, and application performance.
- Lead efforts to modernize customer and enterprise connectivity across both on‑premises and cloud environments.
- Design and oversee data center networking solutions, including data center interconnects (DCI), routing, switching, and segmentation strategies.
- Lead Cisco ACI architecture, design, and implementation initiatives.
- Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams on data center modernization projects.
- Design secure connectivity solutions between enterprise environments and cloud platforms including Azure and Google Cloud.
- Develop high-level designs and architectural frameworks for major infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate closely with Network Engineers to ensure architectural designs are translated into detailed low‑level designs and implementation plans.
- Provide oversight and technical leadership throughout deployment, validation, and operational transition phases.
- Support project teams during implementation and troubleshoot complex network issues when required.
- Integrate security principles into all network architecture designs.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Design secure network solutions utilizing firewalls, VPN technologies, segmentation, and threat prevention controls.
- Partner with cybersecurity teams to strengthen the organization's security posture.
- Establish architectural standards that promote network availability, resiliency, and performance.
- Analyze network trends and identify opportunities for capacity planning and infrastructure optimization.
- Ensure designs support business continuity, disaster recovery, and high-availability requirements.
- Serve as the senior technical advisor for enterprise networking initiatives.
- Mentor and guide network engineers and other technical team members.
- Lead architecture reviews and provide governance over network design decisions.
- Foster collaboration across infrastructure, cloud, security, and operations teams.
- Evaluate network technologies, products, and service providers.
- Manage relationships with network carriers, ISPs, hardware vendors, and strategic partners.
- Influence technology selection decisions based on business requirements, scalability, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in network architecture, engineering, and enterprise infrastructure design.
- Proven experience architecting and implementing enterprise WAN solutions in complex, multi‑site environments.
- Deep expertise with BGP routing, ISP connectivity, WAN connectivity, and enterprise transport networks.
- Strong experience designing data center networking environments and data center interconnect (DCI) solutions.
- Hands‑on experience with Cisco networking technologies, including Cisco ACI.
- Expertise in network security architecture, including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and network access controls.
- Experience integrating enterprise networks with public cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
- Demonstrated ability to create high‑level architecture designs and partner with engineering teams through implementation.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and business leaders.
- Experience with SD‑WAN technologies and large‑scale network transformation initiatives.
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud and multi‑cloud networking environments.
- Industry certifications such as:
- CCIE (Routing & Switching, Enterprise Infrastructure, or Data Center)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- CISSP
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer
- Experience in large enterprise, retail, hospitality, fintech, or distributed infrastructure environments.
- Experience in regulated industries (payments, health, food…)
Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job
Integrated into our shared values is NCR Voyix’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. NCR Voyix is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at NCR Voyix has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.
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