NETWORK ARCHITECT

About the role

The Network Architect is responsible for the design, modernization, maintenance, monitoring, patching, update and documentation of the network and infrastructure across 4 sites as well as over 300 buses and stations. This position assists with strategic planning and innovative solutions and applies advanced technical knowledge to implement and support enterprise voice, video and data services that align with the Company’s business and IT objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide Project Management for Information Technology upgrades and improvements.
• Cook up and maintain network communications between existing and new IT infrastructure.
• Configure, test, and maintain security protocols on all IT infrastructure, including intrusion detection systems and network access.
• Recommend purchases and upgrades of hardware and software, including maintenance and support.
• Design, install, maintain and enhance a wired and wireless network that delivers voice, video and data services on corporate production and guest networks.
• Execute perimeter network security including firewalls.
• Maintain private DHCP services and both public and private DNS services.
• Ensure data integrity and security by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate network infrastructure hardware and software solutions utilizing industry standards and best practices.
• Work with voice and data service providers to obtain new service and troubleshoot/maintain existing service.
• Work with Cellular providers and engineers to establish connectivity including APN and PCI requirements.
• Provide assistance to the Director of IT with budgeting, planning, and developing standards, policies, and administrative needs.
• Document and share all processes and solutions in a manner to which any technical staff would be able to follow.
• Provide rotational support of on-call phone.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree in IT field or 10+ years in IT.
• Layer 3 routing experience.
• Six years of experience with configuration of network infrastructure and system architecting.
• Project management knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of migrating systems and technology.
• Some supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Direct experience working with SIP and VoIP protocols.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Cisco IOS advanced configuration (includes EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, BGP routing protocols).
• Comprehensive knowledge of VLAN configuration and troubleshooting, DNS, Spanning Tree, NTP and Fiber Optic.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Firewall and DMZ programming and administration.
• Considerable knowledge of Active Directory – advanced (create OU’s, Group Policy, Forests etc.).
• Considerable knowledge of Solar winds, Extreme Wireless networks, Microsoft SCCM, Ninja and Microsoft Exchange.
• Working knowledge of Windows PowerShell and Linux scripting.
• CISCO Certified is preferred.
• Able to manage multiple projects.
• Desire and ability to absorb/seek/teach new technologies.
• Able to use good judgment and experience to resolve complex issues and challenges.
• Able to take ownership for work and initiative for requests, incidents and problems.
• Knowledge of PCI requirements.
• Experience with Cellular technology and routing as a network extension.
• Experience with Cradlepoint routers.
• Cyber security systems knowledge (E.g. Darktrace, rapid7, Forescout).