Job Description Purpose of the Role The Network Principal Architect is a technical leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing IAG’s network infrastructure. The role involves leading a small team of domain architects and working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategy. The Network Principal Architect is responsible for driving innovation, optimizing processes, and enhancing the overall network infrastructure by designing and positioning optimal network architectures aligned with IAG’s business goals. Accountabilities Working in partnership with IAG Tech and the business to: Technical Leadership : Provide strong technical leadership to the Network Architecture team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve goals and expectations. Team Leadership : Lead the team, ensuring mentorship and development are at the heart of your management approach to develop our people and drive excellence. Network Strategy : Develop and execute a comprehensive network strategy aligned with business goals and technology trends. Collaborate with senior leadership to define network architecture roadmaps and provide guidance on technology investments. Network Design & Implementation : Design, configure, and maintain high-performance network solutions, including LANs, WANs, data centers, and cloud-based network. Provide advisory support for the implementation of network projects, ensuring they meet quality, security, and performance standards. Problem Resolution : Collaborate with operational teams post-incident to address architectural concerns affecting in-life network stability. Vendor Interactions : Work with 3rd party suppliers to support network requirements, including evaluating, selecting, provisioning, and maintaining vendor relationships. Communication and Collaboration : Communicate and collaborate with managed service partners and their engineers. Explain network solutions to both technical and non-technical employees. This role may require travel and working from multiple sites/locations.