Senior Network Architect

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of proven experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale BlueCat DDI (DNS, DHCP and IPAM), project delivery with focus on performance optimization and scalability.
• Deep understanding of network architecture designs with In-depth knowledge of DNS, NTP, IPAM, BIND, and DHCP.
• Knowledge on network management and monitoring platforms
• Recommend network improvements, including cost/benefit analysis, to meet changing business requirements.
• BlueCat DDI Platform Certifications are required.
• Network Automation (Ansible, Python, etc.) a plus.
• Sharp troubleshooting faculties, deductive reasoning, and careful attention to detail.
• Independent and self-directed work ethic when participating in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written to develop technical documentation
• Excellent communication skills; ability to perform under pressure and detail oriented
• Dedicated commitment to service availability and quality user experience.
• Must be results driven with a strong sense of urgency

Responsibilities

• Design and architecture of a global BlueCat DDI network infrastructure
• Lead architect responsible for designing, developing, and managing a large and complex deployment of DNS, DHCP and IPAM infrastructure to meet the organizations business needs
• Responsible for managing address allocations and integrity of the data in the IPAM, ARIN, RIPE, and Domain Registrars
• Development of service and technology standards across the network footprint
• Partner with vendors to select appropriate technical solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop consensus, drive results, and execute projects across the organization on time and within budget
• Manage several simultaneous projects from conception through implementation
• Develop and maintain standards and designs for DDI network infrastructure and global IP registrars.
• Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required
• Work closely with senior management, and network engineering and operations teams
• Enhances efficiency via automation when and wherever possible
• Act as an escalation engineer for high severity network related production issues, work with engineers and various vendors to identify tactical and strategic solutions.