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Orion Financial · 9 hours ago

Director of Network Architecture

positionMemphis, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Orion Financial is seeking a Director of Network Architecture to oversee the design, development, and management of their enterprise and cloud networking infrastructure. This role requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain network architecture and design for enterprise and cloud environments to support the current and future needs of the credit union
Lead cloud integration efforts by designing, deploying, and optimizing networking services in AWS and Azure
Manage the implementation and full lifecycle of Cisco Meraki solutions across multiple branch locations to ensure consistent and reliable network infrastructure
Ensure security and compliance by making certain that networks adhere to industry best practices and regulatory requirements within the financial sector, through developing, updating, and continuously monitoring disaster recovery plans, information security protocols, loss prevention strategies, antivirus and firewall protections, and other critical safeguards
Drive operational excellence through proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and reliability of network services
Provide team leadership by mentoring and guiding network engineers and administrators to foster a collaborative and effective technical team
Promote collaboration by working closely with IT, cybersecurity, and other departments to align network architecture with overall organizational goals
Support continuous improvement by staying current on emerging technologies and recommending enhancements that improve network efficiency and security
Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Network architecture designAWS networkingAzure networkingCisco Meraki solutionsRoutingSwitchingFirewallsVPNsSD-WANSecurity complianceTeam leadershipProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field required
CCNP, CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
A minimum of 8 years of proven experience in network architecture and engineering, or administration
At least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity
Proven experience with AWS and Azure networking design and implementation
Hands-on expertise with Cisco Meraki solutions
Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and SD-WAN
Deep knowledge of security framework and compliance standards relevant to financial services
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team leadership abilities

Preferred

Masters preferred

Company

Orion Financial

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Founded in 1957, Orion Financial is the largest credit union in the Mid-South, serving 70,000 customers with over $1.2 billion in assets.
dateFounded in 1957
location
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://orionfcu.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$2.48M
Key Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
2023-04-10Grant· $2.48M

Leadership Team

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Ashley McDurmon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Thomas Holmes
Senior Vice President of Marketing
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Recent News

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Orion Financial Names Ben Mrva as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
2025-10-30
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Orion Financial Appoints Thomas E. Holmes Jr. as Senior Vice President of Marketing
2025-09-04
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Orion Financial Appoints Leah Gafni as Vice President of Community Engagement
2025-08-20
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