IT Platform Architect - Network

Develops and owns integrated roadmaps for core platforms, ensuring interconnected systems function cohesively to support business and IT priorities. They establish standards and governance, guide delivery partners on best practices, and provide oversight of platform upgrades and integrations to maintain consistency, scalability, and long-term value., + Ensures platform architecture supports interoperability, security, and evolving business and technology priorities across domains

• Establishes platform standards, master data management, governance, and reference models to drive consistency and re-use across functions leveraging the same platform

• Defines Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipelines for applications and oversees automation frameworks (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)

• Establishes API-first integration strategies for real-time data exchange using (e.g., REST, GraphQL) and oversees middleware and messaging infrastructure (Eg: Kafka, RabbitMQ)

• Partners with managed service providers (MSPs) and product/delivery teams to guide adherence to platform best practices and evaluate implications of technical upgrades

• Collaborates with network engineers to lab test, document and generate engineering templates and guidelines for repeatable rollouts

• Provides network and cloud architectural support and overall direction, guidance and stewardship for projects

• Participate in planning, design, documentation, implementation and support of the WAN, Internet, data center, colocation and cloud infrastructures

• Strong thought leadership and ability to drive platform standards and governance

• Ability to develop platform roadmaps and align them with business and IT strategies

• Deep technical knowledge of platform technologies and their integration across domains

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to align multiple stakeholders

• Creates and supports new and existing network solutions, and develops metrics, performance monitoring, reporting, business continuity and disaster recovery plans for those solutions

• Defines architecture strategy and develops integrated roadmaps and future-state blueprints for core systems (e.g., SAP, ServiceNow), including cloud-native platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), + Degree in Computer Science or technical equivalent degree or experience

• Excellent technical understanding of the primary platform they are responsible for

• Deep knowledge of industry trends and best practices

• Able to work in an unstructured, changing environment

• Ability to analyze, synthesize and communicate, verbally and in writing, abstract concepts

• Recognizes opportunities to transform the business with technology

• Peer network with outside companies, consultants, and universities

• Typically has 10 or more years of IT experience with more than 5 in their primary platform of responsibility

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working within Azure cloud, Azure network operations and Azure automation

• Management applications, including SolarWinds, LiveAction, Splunk, GNS3, Wireshark, Nmap, Syslog, SNMP, Netflow and SIEM

• Good knowledge of Agile and waterfall methodologies and corresponding platforms such as ADO.

Functional Knowledge and Experience

• Architecture Design

• Technology Evaluation

• Standards & Governance

• Solution Design

• Collaboration & Communication

• Change Management

• Integration & Interoperability

• Risk Management

• Advisory Role experience

• Architecture Communication & Education

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.