Senior Infrastructure Architect-nextgen Network

**Why Kyndryl** At Kyndryl our people are the basis of everything we do, we believe skills drives growth, so we invest in our employees. We want to be known as being fast, flat and focused in how we operate, and we want our people to feel they can be their true self when working for Kyndryl. We design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems the world depends on every day. We push ourselves and each other to seek better, to go further, and we carry this energy to our customers. Come and join us **Your Role and Responsibilities** We are looking for a Network Architect who is able to design and implement large scale network projects that include next-generation wireless technology (LTE/5G). He/She needs to be in a position to lead wireless network design activities from site surveys to the detailed architectural specification of a solution. This role is responsible for designing and developing advanced cloud-based networking solutions. The Architect also assists with cloud environments such as the public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid cloud. - Provide technical and program leadership as we design and deploy our next generation secure network architecture. - Deliver reference architectures, position papers, roadmaps, and other architectural artifacts keeping the organization at the leading edge. - Establish network architecture review and governance process to evaluate the network architecture and designs in accordance with policies, standards and industry best practices. - Lead network architecture review and governance process to ensure that existing network and proposed network architectures meet business and security requirements. - Contribute to the development and maintenance of network related models, policies and standards. - Project Management Capabilities Kyndryl_Europe **Required Technical and Professional Expertise** - Subject Matter Expect in Networking elements for Cloud Platforms. - Knowledge of Networking concepts including SDN, SD-WAN, routing tables, access control lists, firewalls, NAT, HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, OSI model. - Strong technical background in wireless communications. - At least one wireless networking certification at a professional level (e.g., CWNP, CCNP Wireless, Aruba Certified Professional, etc.) - Zusätzlich im Bereich "Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise" hinzufügen: - Familiar with 3GPP 5G NR Release 16. - Familiar with Nokia NDAC or Samsung 5G platform - Must be certified from one or more Public Cloud Providers e.g., IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform. Good understanding of Cloud Native - Understanding of NFV and Cloud infrastructure for NFV (NFVI) is a plus - Knowledge on Virtual Routers/Switches/LB/Firewall providers e.g, Cisco, Ericsson, Juniper Networks, Brocade, Palo Alto Networks, etc., - Knowledge on VMware Networking technologies e.g., NSX-DC, NSX-T - Experience: >2,5 years **Preferred Technical and Professional Experience** **Required Education** Bachelor's Degree **Preferred Education** Master's Degree Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. **Other things to know** **Primary Job Category** Architect **Role (Job Role)** Infrastructure Architect **Employment Type** Full-Time **Contract Type** Regular **Position Type** Professional **Travel Required** Up to 40% or 2 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements) **Company** (Y026) Kyndryl Deutschland GmbH **Is this role a commissionable / sales incentive based position** No