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