Network Architect - Platform Infrastructure - DC Connect

Network Architect – Platform Infrastructure (DC Connect)

The Opportunity

At EY, Technology is a critical enabler of our global business. As EY continues to advance data center consolidation, data room modernization, and increased resiliency and security requirements, the DC Connect platform plays a foundational role in enabling secure, reliable connectivity across EY’s most critical physical locations.

To strengthen architectural ownership and reduce operational and audit risk, EY is establishing a single accountable Network Architect role focused exclusively on DC Connect. This role provides clear ownership for data center and data room network architecture, standards, and documentation—ensuring consistent design, improved resiliency, reduced vendor dependency, and stronger governance across globally distributed infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to operate with deep technical authority, influence vendor-delivered designs, and materially improve stability and control across EY’s physical network footprint.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Define and own DC Connect network architecture for EY Data Centers and Data Rooms globally
• Own and maintain all logical, physical, and end-to-end connectivity diagrams
• Establish and enforce network architecture standards, design patterns, and documentation
• Provide architectural governance and design assurance for all DC Connect changes delivered by Kyndryl
• Review and approve network designs to ensure alignment with resiliency, security, and audit requirements
• Act as the single point of architectural accountability for DC Connect, reducing ambiguity and operational risk
• Collaborate with Platform Infrastructure, Security, and operations teams to ensure designs are practical, supportable, and compliant
• Maintain intentional scope focus, excluding WAN, end-user networking, and non–data center domains

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in data center and data room network architecture, including physical and logical design
• Proven ownership of network documentation, diagrams, and architectural standards in complex environments
• Experience governing or assuring vendor-delivered network designs and changes
• Solid understanding of resiliency, security, and audit considerations in enterprise data center environments
• Ability to act with authority while collaborating effectively across internal teams and strategic partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

What We Offer

• Genuine architectural ownership and accountability
• Direct impact on stability, audit readiness, and resiliency of EY’s physical infrastructure
• Opportunity to shape standards and long-term platform direction
• Collaboration with senior platform, security, and vendor leadership across a global environment