Senior Network Architect - Global IT & DR Leadership

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

RGA is seeking an experienced networking leader to design, implement, and maintain global private and public networks. The role guides management, mentors staff, and resolves complex infrastructure challenges.

You will oversee LAN/WAN/MAN environments, cloud networks, and security architectures while coordinating with vendors and internal teams. The position requires 8+ years of enterprise networking expertise, Bachelor’s degree, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge.
• Advanced investigative, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects.
• Advanced skills in customer relationship management and change management.
• Advanced knowledge of firewall systems, DMZ, and network security design.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco routing, switching and wireless, VoIP/TDM.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates maintenance and upgrade of networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and network management systems.
• Accountable for appropriate monitoring of network connectivity and ensures high quality data transmission.
• Serve as a liaison with vendors and other third-party providers.
• Leads the design public and/or private networks including LAN/MAN/WAN.
• Serve as a liaison with network engineers, vendors, and other third-party providers in installation of network.
• Leads capacity planning, disaster recovery planning, and disaster recovery testing.
• Provides regular status, operational , incident, and change reports.
• May supervise or manage four or fewer employees, and responsible for team's performance; coaches and mentors team members.

Skills

Advanced communication

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Change management

Negotiation

Cloud networking

Network security design

UNIX security systems

Cisco routing/switching

VoIP telephony

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent

Tools

Cisco routing/switching hardware

VoIP telephony systems

Aruba wireless

UNIX security systems

Firewalls

Network management systems

Job description

RGA is seeking an experienced networking leader to design, implement, and maintain global private and public networks. The role guides management, mentors staff, and resolves complex infrastructure challenges.

You will oversee LAN/WAN/MAN environments, cloud networks, and security architectures while coordinating with vendors and internal teams. The position requires 8+ years of enterprise networking expertise, Bachelor’s degree, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.