Principal Network Architect (Active CCIE Required)
Godirect· enterprise· Financial Services· Aug 31, 2026 · 2mo ago
Minneapolis, MN
Hybrid
Full-time
Principal
$180K–$190K
15+ years exp
Job description
Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.
We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.
Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.
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Get to Know the Opportunity
At Voya, we re committed to providing innovative solutions that help our customers achieve financial confidence. As a Principal Network Architect , you will serve as the senior technical authority responsible for the strategy, architecture, and modernization of Voya s global network infrastructure.
This highly visible role will lead the design and governance of hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, datacenter, security, and connectivity architectures across the enterprise. You will partner with executive leadership, engineering teams, cybersecurity, and infrastructure stakeholders to build scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions that support Voya s long-term technology strategy.
Work Arrangement:
This position follows Voya s flexible work model. Candidates may be considered for remote or hybrid work arrangements based on business needs and geographic location.
The Contributions You ll Make
Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
Define and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, reference architectures, and governance frameworks.
Develop long-term roadmaps supporting cloud adoption, datacenter modernization, Zero Trust initiatives, and network transformation.
Serve as the senior architectural authority for network-related technologies and strategic investments.
Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and highly available technical solutions.
Cloud & Connectivity Architecture
Design and govern enterprise networking solutions across:
Microsoft Azure
Virtual Networks (VNets)
ExpressRoute
Virtual WAN (vWAN)
VPN Gateways
Private Endpoints
Application Gateways
Azure Load Balancers
Cross-region connectivity
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
VPC design and segmentation
Transit Gateway
Direct Connect
VPN connectivity
Route 53
Application and Network Load Balancers
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs)
Dynamic Routing Gateways (DRGs)
FastConnect
Site-to-Site VPNs
Hybrid-cloud connectivity
Datacenter Architecture
Design and evolve large-scale datacenter architectures supporting high availability and resiliency.
Lead routing and switching strategy across enterprise environments.
Architect spine-leaf fabrics and modern datacenter networking solutions.
Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness through resilient network design.
SD-WAN, Security & Global Infrastructure
Lead SD-WAN architecture and policy design across global locations.
Design secure segmentation and Zero Trust network architectures.
Partner with cybersecurity teams to align network solutions with enterprise security requirements.
Architect and govern cloud interconnection solutions including Megaport.
Technical Leadership
Lead architecture reviews and provide governance across strategic initiatives.
Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex network architecture challenges.
Mentor senior engineers and architects while promoting engineering excellence.
Influence technology strategy and technical decision-making across the enterprise.
Modernization & Automation
Champion Infrastructure-as-Code and network automation initiatives.
Drive adoption of Terraform, Ansible, Python, and related automation technologies.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption opportunities.
Minimum Knowledge & Experience
15 years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering, infrastructure, and architecture.
Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise network environments.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise architecture initiatives in complex, highly regulated environments.
Bachelor s degree preferred but not required.
Mandatory Certification Requirement
Active Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is required and will be validated during the interview process.
Accepted certifications include:
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
CCIE Data Center
CCIE Routing & Switching (active status)
Candidates must maintain an active CCIE certification. Expired, inactive, written-only, or equivalent certifications will not satisfy this requirement.
Technical Expertise
Expert-level knowledge of:
BGP
OSPF
EVPN/VXLAN
MPLS
QoS
Multicast
Enterprise routing and switching
Strong experience with:
Azure networking architecture
Datacenter infrastructure and fabric technologies
Spine-leaf architectures
SD-WAN platforms
Network segmentation and Zero Trust principles
High-availability and resiliency design
Enterprise network security technologies
Leadership Capabilities
Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive consensus.
Experience mentoring senior technical teams.
Strong ownership, accountability, and strategic decision-making skills.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience
Advanced AWS networking experience, including Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and load balancing services.
Advanced OCI networking experience, including VCNs, DRGs, FastConnect, and hybrid-cloud connectivity.
Experience with Megaport and cloud interconnection platforms.
Hands-on expertise with Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Versa, Fortinet, or similar SD-WAN technologies.
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions using: Terraform
Ansible
Python
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
Cisco SD-WAN Certifications
Palo Alto Certifications
Fortinet Certifications
Arista Certifications
Juniper Certifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Strategic thinker capable of aligning technology investments with business objectives.
Deep expertise spanning enterprise networking, cloud networking, security, and datacenter architecture.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence enterprise-wide technology decisions.
Passionate about modernization, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Compensation Pay Disclosure:
Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.
The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
$180,000-$190,000
Be Well. Stay Well.
Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.
What We Offer
Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
Learn more about Voya benefits (download PDF)
Critical Skills
At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
Customer Focused : Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
Critical Thinking : Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
Team Mentality : Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
Business Acumen : Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
Learning Agility : Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
Learn more about Critical Skills
Equal Employment Opportunity
Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities .
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