Network Architect

**ABOUT US** We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.  We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.    Senior Network & Infrastructure Architect (with Leadership Responsibilities) We are looking a seasoned Network and Infrastructure Architect with strong managerial capabilities to drive architectural evolution and lead technical excellence across our platforms. This role combines hands-on architecture (50%) with team leadership and governance responsibilities (50%), requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to influence, guide, and deliver in a complex enterprise environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in defining high-level architectures (HLDs), advancing modernization initiatives, and ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and enterprise architecture standards.   **Architecture & Delivery** * Design and deliver **High-Level Architectures (HLDs)** across network, compute, storage, or platform domains, ensuring alignment with business and non-functional requirements * Translate requirements into **scalable, resilient, and secure solutions**, validated through lab testing and proof-of-concepts * Lead end-to-end architecture activities, from **requirements definition to production-ready designs** **Technology Leadership & Innovation** * Drive **cross-functional transformation initiatives** focused on automation, simplification, resiliency, and cost efficiency * Stay current with **emerging technologies and industry trends**, identifying opportunities to enhance platform capabilities * Promote **automation-first approaches**, leveraging tools such as Ansible, Python, or equivalent **Stakeholder & Governance Engagement** * Work closely with **internal stakeholders, external partners, and vendors** to ensure alignment and effective delivery * Contribute to **enterprise architecture governance**, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and risk management activities * Support and leverage EA frameworks and tooling (e.g., **LeanIX, ITIL**) **People Leadership** * Provide **technical leadership and mentorship** to engineers and architects * Foster a culture of **collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability** * Support delivery planning, prioritization, and team performance management **Qualifications & Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience * Minimum **10 years of experience** in enterprise IT engineering/architecture roles * Proven experience delivering **complex infrastructure or network architectures** in large-scale environments * Hands-on expertise in: * Infrastructure platforms (compute, storage, network) * **Virtualization technologies** (KVM, Hyper-V, VMware ESXi) * **Containerized and cloud-native environments** * Strong working knowledge of: * **Linux systems administration** * **Automation and scripting** (Python, Ansible or similar) * Demonstrated ability to: * Lead **proof-of-concepts and technical validations** * Communicate complex topics clearly to both **technical and non-technical audiences** * Manage and motivate teams while driving delivery outcomes **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with **Enterprise Architecture frameworks (ITIL)** and tools such as **LeanIX** * Exposure to **regulated environments** (audit, compliance, risk management) * Strong orientation toward **operational resilience and platform standardization** **Profile Summary** * **Strategic thinker with hands-on expertise** * Strong **leadership and stakeholder management skills** * Ability to **balance delivery, governance, and innovation** in a fast-evolving enterprise landscape **What we offer** _We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential._ _We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact_ [[email protected]_](mailto:[email protected]) _or indicate this in your application._ _Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity)._ _All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy._ _Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification._