Vice President, Network Architect

Who We Are: At Galaxy we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy. As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across three complementary operating businesses: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions. Our offerings include, amongst others, trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions across passive, active and venture strategies, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology. Galaxy's CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts, and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with global offices across North America, Europe and Asia. Additional information about the Company's businesses and products is available on www.galaxy.com. What We Value: We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be. Seek Excellence. Be Selective To Be Effective. Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled. Disagree Transparently. Encourage Independent Decision-Making. Build Dream Teams. Who You Are: Galaxy is looking for a Network Architect to design, implement, and maintain our network infrastructure to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data and systems. What You'll Do: Lead the design, planning, and implementation of secure, scalable, high-performance data network architectures, including LAN, WAN, and cloud-based network solutions. Collaborate with IT leadership to develop network strategies and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals and future technology trends. Collaborate with peer teams to ensure networks are designed and implemented with security best practices, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR), and threat mitigation in mind. Develop and maintain documentation for network architecture, including diagrams, configuration guides, and operational procedures. Act as the top-level support for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex network issues, ensuring business continuity. Enhance network functionality through effective NPM and mitigate as needed. What We're Looking For: 8 years of experience in networking, with 7 years in an architectural or senior engineering role. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE-DC), AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or other equivalent certifications. Strong understanding of enterprise-level network architectures, data center environments, and cloud integration. Proven track record of innovative problem-solving and ability to troubleshoot complex network systems. Proficient in network security technologies like firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, DDoS protection, and identity access management (IAM). Expertise in IP networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, IPsec, TCP/IP, QoS) and related technologies. Hands-on experience with cloud networking in platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, including hybrid cloud designs and integrations. Knowledge of network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting, Terraform) to automate configuration, deployment, and management processes. In-depth understanding of data center networking (e.g., PaloAlto, ZIA/ZPN, AWS, NXOS, DataDog, Ansible, Terraform, Visio, Wireshark). Willingness to travel within and to US, EMEA, and APAC. What We Offer: Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days) Company paid Holidays (11) Company paid sick leave Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents 3% 401(k) company contribution Generous paid Parental Leave Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry Free daily snacks in-office Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues Employee Resource Groups Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm. The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives. Base Salary Range $150,000-$180,000 USD Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. 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