Network Architect Lead

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or customer experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. Our diversity of people and perspectives fuels the innovation at the heart of everything we do. We create our best work. Here, you won’t just join us - you’ll contribute something meaningful. We are looking for a creative and highly motivated Network Architect to join our team. Having depth and breadth of knowledge designing and architecting in a large-scale distributed environment is a strength you'll need. Outstanding problem-solving abilities and a comprehensive understanding of the network security protocols & standards, routing, switching, automation and deep understanding of fundamental network theory will help you succeed. Description The Systems and Infrastructure team builds and manages world class services and physical infrastructure for Apple software engineers world wide to build, test, and release Apple's software. ","responsibilities":"Develop and maintain network technology roadmap and define network strategy Define architecture, design, and deployment of networks supporting Apple's test device farm, aligning with business objectives Partner with software and hardware teams to deliver scalable, highly available networks for extreme-performance workloads Drive technology adoption, vendor engagement, and lifecycle management for networking hardware and software Participate in PagerDuty rotation assisting with incidents, help identify root cause, remediation plans, and insure fixes are implemented Represent network strategy in business planning and communicate complex concepts to partners and stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Automation tools that eliminate routine tasks. Every manual process is an opportunity to code a solution Hands-on experience designing secure wired & WiFi networks Ability to lead network projects and roadmap for the organization Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of experience in large-scale data center network architecture and WiFi design BS, BA, or BEng degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience Deep knowledge of multi-site networking, routing, switching, firewalls, and security frameworks Executive-level presentation skills, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to bridge the gap between business and technology Experience working cross functionally to resolve complex issues and meet project timelines Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .