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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Solutions Architect - **Company:** Voya Financial, Inc. - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Multicasting, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Overlay Transport Virtualization, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Dynamic Routing, Load Balancing, HybridCloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Fortinet, Routing & Switching, Route53, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Cisco - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://godirect.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/voya_jobs/job/Minneapolis-MN/Sr-Solutions-Architect_JR0032851 ## About the Role * 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and architecture. * Expert-level knowledge of routing, switching, and datacenter networking (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, QoS, multicast). * Deep Azure networking experience, including: * VNet design and segmentation * ExpressRoute and vWAN * Azure NSGs, private endpoints * Load balancing and cross-region connectivity * Strong experience with datacenter infrastructure, including: * Spine-leaf architectures * Fabric technologies * High-availability design * Hands-on experience with SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, Versa, etc.). * Strong understanding of network security principles and technologies (NGFW, segmentation, Zero Trust). * Experience with automation and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, Python) preferred. * Proven ability to lead architectural discussions and influence cross-functional teams. * Excellent communication and documentation skills. Certifications (Highly Preferred) * CCIE (Routing & Switching, Enterprise Infrastructure, or Datacenter) * Azure certifications such as, * Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. * Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide teams and drive consensus. * Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. * High level of ownership, accountability, and follow-through. ## Description The Senior Network Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, engineering, and governing Voya's enterprise network and datacenter architecture. This role blends deep hands-on expertise with high-level architectural vision across Azure cloud networking, Oracle OCI cloud networking, on-prem datacenter infrastructure, routing and switching, SD-WAN, security, and global connectivity. The ideal candidate is a CCIE-level architect who can drive modernization, lead complex initiatives, and influence technical direction across multiple business units., Architecture & Design * Develop and maintain enterprise-level network and datacenter architectures supporting hybrid cloud, multi-region, and high-availability environments. * Architect Azure networking solutions including VNets, ExpressRoute, vWAN, private endpoints, load balancers, and cross-region connectivity. * Design scalable routing and switching architectures using BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, and advanced datacenter fabric technologies. * Lead SD-WAN architecture and policy design across global sites. * Strong knowledge of Megaport configuration * Define standards, reference architectures, and best practices for network and datacenter infrastructure. Advanced AWS networking experience, including: * VPC peering, design and segmentation * Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN * Route 53, and Elastic Load Balancers (ALB/NLB) Advanced Azure networking experience, including: * VNet design and segmentation * ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways and vWAN * Azure NSGs, private endpoints * Load balancing, application gateways and cross-region connectivity * Advanced OCI networking experience, including: Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), Dynamic Routing Gateways (DRGs), FastConnect, and Site-to-Site VPNs Engineering & Implementation * Oversee implementation of complex network solutions across cloud, datacenter, and edge environments. * Provide escalation support for high severity incidents and advanced troubleshooting. * Lead network modernization initiatives including segmentation, Zero Trust, automation, and cloud migration. Strategic Leadership * Serve as a senior technical advisor to leadership, providing guidance on network strategy, capacity planning, and technology roadmaps. * Mentor engineering teams and provide architectural governance across projects. * Collaborate with security, cloud, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with business and compliance requirements. 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