Network ArchitectNetwork Architect
Job ID: SPK2
Description:
SLF0211008
CUNA Mutual Group�s insurance, retirement and investment products provide financial security and protection to credit unions and their members worldwide. As a dynamic and growing company, we strive to create a culture of performance, high standards and defined values.
Along with an excellent benefits package, our staff is engaged, rewarded for performance, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally. Our future is driven by our people, and our people are driven to deliver value through innovation, involvement and determination. If you want to be recognized for your results and empowered to reach your potential, we urge you to apply.
We are seeking an uncommon professional to join our team as aNetwork ArchitectJob Responsibilities
1. 35% Develop and maintain the Network Architecture roadmaps and reference architecture articulating the direction for enterprise architecture to guide the organization in achieving a cost effective, efficient integration of applications and data, innovative use of technology for business purpose and providing flexible and extensible business solutions. Assess and adopt industry best practices for enterprise architecture frameworks, tools, standards and guidelines, and reference architectures and roadmaps to integrate business capabilities across the enterprise. Define infrastructure, security, application, data and integration standards, guidelines and best practices.
2. 30% Participate in architecture process reviews with the purpose of providing guidance and governance as well as mentoring and coaching of IT staff on the Network Architecture. Work with 3rd party vendors to ensure consistency with methodologies, controls, and documentation standards. Guide application areas in developing appropriate system technical maturity cycle planning. Actively participate in or lead business requirements definition and perform systems analysis and design in translating business requirements into technical direction. Assist IT project teams in engaging in the interpretation of business strategy and development of conceptual and technical architectures. Perform cross domain design and integration reviews of in-house and vended applications to ensure adherence to CUNA Mutual s Enterprise Architecture standards and best practices. Identify risks, opportunities, compliance issues or architectural concerns and make recommendations accordingly.
3. 15% Lead applied research, evaluation and selection of technologies and methodologies which support the stated business objectives of CUNA Mutual Group and align with the Network Architecture.
4. 10% Provide direction, technical guidance, support and training to professional IT staff on Network Architecture processes
5. 10% proactively identify, execute, communicate and support Network Architecture improvement ideas.
6. The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned as needed.
Job Requirements
1. BS in MIS or CS or equiv trade-off in related education and related professional work experience.
2. 7 years IT work experience with the most recent 36 months as lead analyst or technical consultant or equivalent trade-off in
related professional work experience with demonstrated achievement and progressive responsibilities and meet goals
including experience in application and/or infrastructure design, analysis, and integration.
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate business and
technical information, both verbally and in writing and effectively mediate in situations where conflict arises and
understands how and when to escalate issues to the appropriate levels within the organization.
4. Ability to understand business requirements and translate into architectural deliverables. Demonstrated skills in
translating business requirements into technical specifications, project management and providing technical leadership to
IT Professional staff.
5. Knowledge of data, security, infrastructure and programming concepts.
6. Demonstrated ability to interpret and assess industry technology trends for applicability to the needs business of CUNA
Mutual Group. Proven capacity to independently and proactively assess and assimilate industry-wide technology trends
and emerging capabilities.
7. Problem solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with other departments to meet complex business needs. Proven
ability to collaborate and work horizontally throughout a complex organization including exposure across IT including,
infrastructure, networking, security, data management, and application development.
8. Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow a project plan and meet project deliverables.
9. Demonstrated working knowledge of CMG's or similar current working Infrastructure processes and practices, current
technical architecture, knowledge of SOA and Web Services, security principles, a standard development life cycle and
design skills that apply to several technologies including database, application, hosting solution and infrastructure security
design.
10. High level of proficiency demonstrated in a business environment with the last 3 years in at least 1 of the following
Enterprise Architecture Domains which fits the specific job:
a) Information Architecture: data storage and querying technologies, along with the policies, procedures and best
practices supporting data warehouse, business intelligence and operational data capabilities.
b) Application Architecture: application design, development and testing technologies along with the policies,
procedures and best practices that support the creation of business application solutions. Application portfolio
management, reuse and component direction.
c) Infrastructure Architecture: technologies, policies, procedures and best practices that support CUNA Mutual�s specific
hardware, operations, transport, and storage needs.
11. Demonstrated skills in translating business requirements into technical specifications, project management and
providing technical leadership to IT Professional staff.
In return for your skills and contributions, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefit packages, significant professional growth, and the opportunity to win and be rewarded. To apply, create a career notification agent, and learn more about how CUNA Mutual delivers relevant products via our Insurance, Services, and Asset Management businesses to customers around the globe, visit our website at:
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Requirements:
Experience Level 8+ years
Area of Interest(s) Information Technology
Type of Job Full Time
Work Location Madison, WI Corporate Office
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