Senior Network Architect

About the Position

Join Swiss Re's global Network Connectivity team as a Senior Network Architect to shape secure and resilient network foundations.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the architecture and lifecycle of DDI services based on EfficientIP, including DNS, DHCP, and IPAM, resilience, and disaster recovery.
• Define macro- and micro-segmentation concepts for enterprise networks, including security zones, VRFs, VLANs, access control, identity-based policy, and integration with firewall and network access control platforms.
• Provide architecture leadership for Cisco platforms including Cisco ISE, Catalyst Center (DNAC), TACACS+, RADIUS, enterprise switching, routing, and network access control technologies.
• Define network security and firewall integration principles, including management-plane security, administrative access, policy governance, logging, and secure connectivity patterns.
• Shape network and service observability using SNMP, telemetry, syslog, flow data, and application monitoring concepts to improve availability, troubleshooting, and user experience.
• Lead architecture reviews, technology evaluations, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), standards development, product roadmaps, and lifecycle or end-of-life decisions.
• Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex design and integration issues and provide guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Promote API-driven and Infrastructure-as-Code approaches to improve consistency, security, and efficiency of network changes and operational processes.
• Maintain high-quality architecture documentation, reference designs, decision records, implementation standards, and operational handover material.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in enterprise network architecture and engineering, with a strong understanding of end-to-end network design, integration, and lifecycle management.
• Deep knowledge of macro- and micro-segmentation principles, including VRFs, VLANs, ACLs, security zones, identity- or policy-based access control, and segmentation governance.
• Strong knowledge of network and application monitoring concepts, including SNMPv3, polling and traps, telemetry, syslog, flow data, health monitoring, and service or application observability.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of DDI platforms, preferably EfficientIP, covering DNS, DHCP, and IPAM architecture, high availability, disaster recovery, security, and integration patterns.
• Strong understanding of Cisco ISE, Catalyst Center (DNAC), TACACS+, RADIUS, enterprise switching and routing, including network access control mechanisms such as 802.1X and MAB.
• Solid understanding of routing and connectivity technologies such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, and VPN or overlay networking.
• Good understanding of firewall management and network security principles, including policy lifecycle, rule design, NAT, high availability, logging, and troubleshooting.
• Cisco certification is strongly preferred, for example CCNP Enterprise or DataCenter, CCIE, or an equivalent level of demonstrated expertise.
• Network automation experience is a strong advantage, including Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Experience with private or public cloud networking and hybrid connectivity is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform detailed network and security analysis and develop practical optimization proposals.
• Ability to create clear architecture documentation, standards, and technical presentations and to communicate effectively with engineers, security teams, management, and external service providers.
• Passion for network architecture, continuous improvement, and evaluating new technologies that can improve security, resilience, automation, and operational efficiency.

We Offer

• Competitive base salary range between EUR 3,800 and EUR 6,300 per month (for a full-time role).
• Attractive performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity to work in a global, diverse, and multicultural environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

About the Company

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought, or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment, everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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