Network Architect

The Network Architect will be responsible for:

• Assess the current data center networks
• Designing and architecting enterprise data center network solutions
• Designing and architecting load balancing solutions
• Designing and implementing enterprise solutions involving NGFW technologies
• Manage migration events to support the decommissioning of legacy equipment
• Coordinate post-deployment escalations and collaborate with the teams to ensure timely resolution 

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience planning, designing, configuring, and implementing enterprise networks (Wide Area and Data Center) using technology products such as Cisco ASR, Cisco 9k/7k/5k, Cisco ACI, and VMware NSX.
• In-depth knowledge of IP networking and web protocols (IPV4, IPV6, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EGRP).
• 12+ years’ experience in planning, designing, configuring, and implementing Next-Generation firewalls, web, and content filtering solutions using technology products such as FortiGate, Zscaler, Cisco FirePower, or Cisco Meraki
• 12+ years’ experience collaborating with network architects and engineers supporting & support engineers to create enterprise networks and address support issues such as routing protocols, data center performance, high availability, and scalability
• Bachelor's Degree or a Master's degree in computer science from an accredited college.
• Hold active CCIE, CCNP, or CCDP certifications.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills; ability to communicate credibly and confidently at all levels in the organization in clear, concise language.
• Experience in multiple hardware and software environments; comfortable with complex heterogeneous systems environments.
• Familiarity with network standards for hardware and network connectivity.