Connectivity Lead

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a visionary and technically adept Connectivity – Service and Architecture Lead to manage and evolve a high-impact team responsible for building and operating secure, business-critical IT infrastructure across NXP’s global footprint. This role will lead the design, implementation, and governance of services spanning network connectivity, routing/switching, firewalls, containers, virtual machines, databases, backup, storage, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Linux environments for including on-prem infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
• Lead and manage cross-functional global team delivering secure IT services for NXP’s business-critical secure areas.
• Define and execute architectural vision aligned with NXP’s global connectivity roadmap.
• Collaborate with vendors, partners, managed service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure service excellence.
Infrastructure & Operations
• Oversee the lifecycle of network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, firewall rule sets, cloud/on-prem firewalls, and secure routing/switching.
• Manage containerized environments (Kubernetes, OpenShift), virtual machines, and database platforms.
• Ensure robust backup and storage solutions are in place for high availability and disaster recovery.
Security & Governance
• Align network security architecture with governance teams/frameworks and certifications (GSMA, Common Criteria).
• Drive automation for various technical projects for provisioning, monitoring, and policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with NXP’s governance and certification teams to align infrastructure environment to secure access controls.
Architecture & Automation
• Develop and maintain architectural standards and building blocks for secure connectivity services.
• Lead automation initiatives to streamline operations and improve service agility.
• Ensure architectural governance and lifecycle management across all infrastructure domains.
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Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in network architecture, infrastructure operations, and secure IT services.
• Proven leadership in managing global infrastructure teams and delivering scalable solutions.
• Deep experience with:
o Firewall Platforms: Palo Alto Networks, ZScaler, Fortinet, Cisco Firewalls
o Automation Tools: Ansible, Python
o Infrastructure Domains: Kubernetes, OpenShift, Linux, VM management, backup, storage
o Protocols & Standards: TCP/IP, VLANs, ACLs, BGP, OSPF, IDS/IPS, VPN
• Monitoring & Governance: SIEM platforms, log management, threat intelligence tools, GSMA, Common Criteria
• Certifications (desired):
o CCNP/CCIE Security
o Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
o JNCIP-SEC
o AWS/Azure Security Specialty