Senior Network Architect

Required Skills:
• Aviatrix SDN Required
• Cisco Routing and Switching
• Segmentation Architecture and Design
• Assessment, Requirement Validation, HLD, LLD, build, text IQ/OQ (FDA)

Responsibilities:
The candidate must have a strong specialized skillset with knowledge and experience and responsible for:
Datacenter/remote office and MFG extensive experience Design and Implementation
• Aviatrix Software Defined Networking (Segmentation tool on-premise and Cloud)
• Coordinating with Vendors for Support
• Network appliances and firewalls Health Check Monitoring & Reporting
• Configuring and Managing and Data or Voice circuits (SD-WAN, MPLS, Internet, SIP)
• Manage routing tables and IP addresses
• Managing network security infrastructure, including firewalls, proxies, web filters, ACLs, and network access control
• Troubleshoot Network Performance issues
• Remote Restarts of Component after Outage/Activities
• Managing Firewall policies on Cisco ASA, Palo Altos, Firepower Devices, Site to Site VPN and ACLs
• Routing/Switching Issues/Changes
• WAN/LAN Troubleshooting
• Performing VLAN/Port MACD
• Network appliance and firewall Firmware/Software Upgrades
• Coordinating Vendor Dispatch Management
• Configure Manage F5 or similar Load Balancer
• Connectivity and link consistency tests
• network Hardware Diagnostics
• Perform network traffic analysis as needed
• Routing and switching optimization
• Perform Bandwidth Management and Optimization (LAN and Wireless)
• Decommission & Shutdown Activities
• SOP & Run book Creation & Documentation
• Ability to monitor network appliance CPU and memory and interface utilization issues
• Some experience with Intrusion detection and IPS a plus
• Automation experience is a plus, such as automated network device
• Python or other scripting experience

Required Qualifications:
• 12+ years Extensive network architecting experience with Aviatrix SDN, Cisco networking routing and switching other WAN technologies (MPLS, P2P, WAVE) and Cisco SD-WAN Viptela or similar
• Exceptional communication both written and spoken skills – able to speak to top executives, business and technical leaders. Able to adapt vocabulary and style for each situation; able to represent complex ideas with effective documents and visuals and to adapt presentations to the expectations and background of the audience
• Extensive collaboration and stakeholder management skills - able to work effectively with others on common tasks; build rapport, gain support, instill confidence, take actions which respect the needs and contributions of others; find common ground; negotiate win-win solutions; and share credit with others; all while achieving the objectives of both the team and stakeholders
• Applied knowledge of enterprise networking architecture WAN and LAN frameworks, methods, and tools
• FDA regulatory Compliance of Initial Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ).
• Applied knowledge of network and security concepts and technologies
• Applied knowledge of server hardware and virtualization technologies including VLAN/VXLAN
• Some applied knowledge of cloud networking technologies (AWS, Azure, Private cloud, etc.)
• Applied knowledge of high availability networking infrastructure designs and methodologies
• Applied knowledge of systems monitoring and incident handling, capacity planning and performance tuning
• Solid understanding SOX, PCI-DSS, or HPIAA regulatory compliance. Understanding of FDA IT compliance and quality control and/or Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) a plus

Education and Certifications:
• Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in networking both datacenters and remote offices or MFG facilities including leading complex network projects
• Five plus years Infrastructure Consulting experience
• Training or 5+ years experience with Aviatrix SDN
• Technical certifications preferred (CISSP, Cisco (CNP, CCIE), Segmentation (Aviatrix, Firewalls)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, information systems or related discipline or demonstrated 12+ years IT related work experience.

Other Requirements/Skills:
• Exceptional decision-making and problem and troubleshooting solving skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Exceptional personal time management, planning and organizational skills
• Home office setup (fast Internet, phone or mobile phone, etc.)
• Ability to travel on as needed basis to client locations