Network Architect

What You Will Do Here

• Lead technical discussions required to support the Enterprise Network Infrastructure (Local and Wide Area Network) design needs.
• This includes defining requirements and creating a design, ensuring feasibility, functionality and integration with existing and potential new systems/configurations.
• Provide leadership with recommendations that designate a specific direction for the architecture in terms of design, standards, implementation, operations and maintenance.
• List out costs, advantages and disadvantages as well as results from any proof-of-concept exercises completed.
• Research and track new technologies.
• Develop a roadmap for the Enterprise network infrastructure that will include plans to enhance functionality, replace end of life infrastructure and/or increase operational efficiencies and reduce cost.
• Plan the installation and implementation of various Enterprise network infrastructure. This includes developing an implementation plan, identifying resource requirements and developing support documentation.
• In addition, the Network Architect is responsible for training and mentoring team members on the skills required to support the implementation plan and operational support needs.
• Acts as an escalation point in troubleshooting network infrastructure issues.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field preferred OR Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience Required.
• 10+ years experience with Routing Protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, etc.), Network Protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS, iSCSI and Fiber Channel), QoS, Network Management, Routers, Switches, Security/Firewalls, Load Balancers, NX-OS required.
• 3+ years experience in an Architect related role, Storage, Server/Platform, Backups preferred.
• 1+ years experience in the Financial Services industry preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in industry standard design principles and best practices required.
• Excellent Communication Skills Required.
• Demonstrated expertise using Microsoft Office Suite( Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio) required.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional Certification preferred.

Benefits

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A

Skills

Not specified

Qualifications

Not specified

Company

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