Job Description

SENIOR NETWORK ARCHITECT, CHICAGO

YOU’LL BUILD TECH THAT EMPOWERS GLOBAL BUSINESSES

Our Connect Technology teams are working on our new Connect platform, a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on Connect data and insights to innovate and grow.

As a Senior Network Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and providing escalation support for the overall Nielsen network services, including customer-facing services. You will support the business goals, objectives, strategies, and operations of Nielsen. We are looking for an in-depth understanding of information security and engineering, implementation, and 24/7 operations and support. The role is part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced organization, requiring customer and business focus and demonstrated skills/experience associated with leadership, management, and technology.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Responsible for managing the Network and Security Services to support customer needs.
• Drive the definition and execution of technical services and strategies that provide Nielsen with highly reliable, secure, flexible, and cost-effective networking services.
• Responsible for partnering closely with key customers, business, and IT team members to plan, implement, manage & support the appropriate capabilities (i.e., policies, processes, standard operating procedures, team/skills, measures, and tools) to successfully address Network Services requirements.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE: 

• 8+ years setting IT vision, strategy, architecture, plans & direction as well as related IT organizational models within a highly complex, large scale infrastructure environment in a company with complex technology requirements. Proven ability to plan, implement, and manage networks that ensure high availability, scalability, security, and operational supportability within a high-volume, rapidly growing digital business.
• Cloud service provider experience including but not limited to Azure and AWS
• Proven ability to plan, implement, and manage networks that ensure high availability, scalability, security, and operational supportability within a high-volume, rapidly growing digital business.
• Experience working successfully and partnering with team members across various business units, functions, and geographies.
• Knowledge of how to maintain a data center, including but not limited to documentation management, equipment installation, work with structured cabling systems, maintenance procedures, best practices, and troubleshoot cable plant issues.
• Business and technology acumen; solid understanding of general IT (and, specifically, Network Services) policies, services, security, processes, structure Ability to strategically partner with IT team members and IT partners/vendors to successfully deliver on IT vision, direction, strategies, and key priorities.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure in environments of rapid change and conflicting customer demands and crisis management.
• Ability to lead and mentor individuals of varying job grades and geographic locations; ability to motivate & manage people to deliver complex IT projects on-scope, on-quality, on-time, and on-budget as well as maintain “always-on” IT services and related operations.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting F5 and Riverbed
• Can independently troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems
• Extensive Cisco routing and switching experience, including BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, and L2 architectures.
• Firewall experience, including but not limited to Checkpoint, including VPN, IPSEC, and SSL
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools.
• Ability to travel domestically as required. (approximately 15%)
• Ability to work flexible hours and be accessible 7/24 and provide on-call support
• Must be available for weekend and evening work when applicable due to project deadlines, problems, and production hours of operation.
• Must be able to lift equipment of 50 lbs. or less.
• Cisco CCNP, CCNA Required
• Cisco CCIE, Checkpoint, and ITIL preferred
• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field is desired.

Additional Information

ABOUT NIELSEN We’re in tune with what the world is watching, buying, and everything in between. If you can think of it, we’re measuring it. We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening now and what’s coming next for our clients. Today’s data is tomorrow’s marketplace revelation.

We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 100 countries. From global industry leaders to small businesses, consumer goods to media companies, we work with them all. We’re bringing in data 24/7 and the possibilities are endless. See what’s next with us at Nielsen: careers.nielsen.com

Nielsen is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.