Discover Financial Services · 4 days ago
Expert Technical Architect (Network Services)
Riverwoods, IL
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $236K/yr
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Establish and realize strategy for comprehensive network architectures, primarily focusing on global and local traffic management, including load balancing, DNS strategies, CDN, etc.
Design and manage implementation of best practices, compliance standards, security controls for enterprise-wide networking services
Design enterprise solutions for hybrid / multi-cloud and on-premise scenarios
Collaborate with the technology chief architects to synchronize strategies
Collaborate with engineers and architects to socialize the domain strategies
Delivery strategy across domains through technical and non-technical means
Integrate with Agile Methodology to track enterprise strategic alignment and deliverables
Serves as a technical thought leader across product area/family. Creates architectural artifacts that address a broad spectrum of concerns.
Deep understanding within a given technology area.
Leads technical strategy for the enterprise. Balance long term with short term architectural needs.
Has a longer-term view of where domain / product family is headed.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of multiple technical areas.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelors – Computer Science
10+ yrs – Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical or related
Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of expert on the Dreyfus architecture scale
Primarily remain in a stationary position.
No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
Ability to communicate verbally.
Ability to communicate in written form.
Preferred
STEM related Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
Experienced with enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF
10+ years as an engineer &/or architect across various technology domains
5+ years working as a network architect supporting data center(s) and / or cloud
Practical experience in delivering network service architectures
Deep understanding of load balancing strategies and architectures, CDNs, application delivery controllers, and network security protocols
Background in traditional, public cloud, and hybrid cloud network service architectures
Applied architecture in global / local traffic management
Enterprise level experience in architectural design, review and collaboration
Track record of managing technology lifecycle and delivery; including future-state
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
Recognition Program
Education Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Family Support Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Discover Financial Services
We are Discover. As one of the most recognized brands in U.S.
10,001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-02-19Acquired· by Capital One ($35.3B)
2007-06-22IPO· nyse:DFS
Leadership Team
Michael G. Rhodes
CEO
Roger C. Hochschild
President and Chief Operating Officer
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