Network Architect

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At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

The Role

The Network Architect serves as a subject matter expert in data communications, specializing in the design, implementation, and maintenance of related technologies. This role involves leading the development of network solutions, overseeing their deployment, and addressing technical challenges to ensure optimal performance. Additionally, the Network Architect may provide guidance and oversight to a limited number of direct reports, fostering collaboration and development within the team to support organizational goals. With a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the technology landscape, the Network Architect provides a holistic perspective, enabling the successful delivery of innovative and efficient solutions. The individual in this role will be directly accountable for the outcomes of design and troubleshooting efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and technological best practices.

What You Will Do

• Acts as a key subject matter expert in Voice, Video, and Data Communications, maintaining deep expertise in the field and its associated technologies.
• Ensures the efficient, secure, and reliable operation of MFS information systems by providing technical support.
• Proactively develops and maintains expertise in MFS information systems and their components, offering recommendations to enhance reliability, scalability, performance, and security. This includes conducting performance tuning and capacity analysis to maximize the organization’s technology investments.
• Identifies opportunities to leverage technology for automating manual processes, consistently driving operational efficiency where feasible and appropriate.
• Enforces MFS Information Security controls, procedures, and standards while contributing to their development and ongoing improvement as needed.
• Translates broad goals and objectives from management into actionable methods, taking proactive ownership of implementation.
• Leads complex projects, ensuring the timely achievement of objectives within defined budgets and expectations.
• Mentors technical team members and deliver technology briefings to IT and business leadership as required.

What We Are Looking For

Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience

What We Offer

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote / onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance.

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