VP, Network Connectivity Architect

Synchrony

VP, Network Connectivity Architect providing technical leadership for enterprise connectivity solutions at Synchrony. Driving architecture, implementation, and optimization across cloud and physical environments.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeHyderabad • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDNSFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformSwitchingTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect & deliver enterprise connectivity solutions across hybrid environments, including: Multi-cloud fabric / cloud transit, data center network architecture, SD-WAN, branch connectivity, and third-party network/security integrations
Support remote access connectivity (VPN/SASE), DNS services, and support for Security/Access Infrastructure initiatives
Partner with provisioning teams for circuit ordering, analysis, and implementation readiness
Provide technical leadership and modernization direction
Research, pilot, test, and introduce new connectivity technologies; drive modernization and new capabilities
Guide product/engineering roadmaps and lead architecture through the full lifecycle (design → build → deployment → support)
Collaborate across multiple Agile teams to evaluate, engineer, and deploy solutions
Drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) transformation, automation, and repeatable engineering patterns
Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to resolve connectivity issues and deliver measurable outcomes
Establish and govern engineering standards, risk, and lifecycle management
Own network standards, configuration management policies, and product certification requirements
Support compliance/audit responses; oversee software review, vulnerability analysis, and remediation alignment
Plan and manage technology lifecycle events (EOL/EOS) and vendor support contracts (including reconciliation)
Run architecture design reviews and collaborate with tooling/monitoring teams to improve operational automation
Optimize performance, cost, and operational efficiency
Continuously assess and optimize solutions for scalability, resiliency, performance, and cost efficiency
Standardize and streamline deployment/operational processes through automation and improved engineering workflows
Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to inform adoption and innovation
Integrate network solutions into DevOps/Operations workflows and delivery pipelines
Promote best practices for architecture, governance, and operations; foster continuous learning and improvement across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degree preferred with 5+ years in IT infrastructure and/or cloud architecture or in lieu of degree 7+ years equivalent experience
5+ years designing and deploying enterprise connectivity/networking solutions (internal and external connectivity)
Experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., banking/financial services) and supporting compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, GDPR, SOC 2)
Proven expertise designing, implementing, and securing hybrid cloud/data center networking (business centers, physical/virtual data centers)
Hands-on proficiency with IaC/automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) and scripting/automation fundamentals
Strong technical background across core connectivity technologies, such as: Cloud connectivity (AWS/Azure; GCP a plus) Circuit/WAN edge technologies (SDWAN/MPLS/Private Line/Internet) DNS (Infoblox, Route 53., Azure DNS) Load balancing (VMWare AVI, AWS ELB, Azure LB) SDDC/network virtualization (VMware NSX) Data center networking (Cisco Nexus / Cisco ACI) Routing/switching and firewalls (enterprise-grade)

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being
career advancement and upskilling opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

enterprise connectivity solutionshybrid environmentsSD-WANVPNInfrastructure-as-Codenetwork architecturecloud connectivitydata center networkingroutingfirewalls

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcontinuous learningcommunicationgovernancerisk managementmodernization directionoperational efficiencyteam improvement