Staff Architect, Network

What You Bring:

• At least 10 years of experience in network engineering strategy, architecture, design, and implementation as applied to complex computing systems
• Minimum 15 years industry experience
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience working with Cisco routing and switching technologies, Cisco & Aruba wireless or equivalents, including data center network design
• Experience architecting complex, secure networks for infrastructure modernization efforts
• Experience in implementing and supporting dynamic networks with infrastructure redundancy, and network link diversity to ensure high availability and disaster recovery
• Exceptional documentation skills that can clearly articulate technical designs, issues and constraints, procedures, and network assessments
• Strong analytical and problem determination/resolution skills

Technical Knowledge:

• Deep comprehension of networking concepts, including: network design principles, data flow determination, routing, switching, VLANs, IP addressing, packet analysis, etc.
• Familiarity with network scanning/analysis procedures and toolsets for network readiness assessments
• Strong understanding and experience with network systems and technologies, including: Routing, Switching, WiFi, VPN/tunneling, load balancing, Firewalls, MPLS, DIA, P2P, SDWAN, WAN Optimization, PBR, VRF, VDCs, QoS, traffic-shaping, Datacenter technologies, Disaster Recovery, Scripting, MPLS, DNS, OOB, IP Address Management, and NTP
• Strong understanding of networking infrastructure, including: Nexus 9K / 7K / 5K series datacenter switches, catalyst series switches, Cisco routers, F5 load balancers, Zscaler ZIA & ZPA, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass, Opengear, etc.
• Experience with SDWAN technology, with VeloCloud SDWAN experience desired
• Experience with enterprise class network management/monitoring systems (Solarwinds, Airwave, Spectrum, NetScout, Science Logic, Ekahau, etc.)
• Excellent presentation and communication skills of technical and non-technical concepts
• Solid understanding of layered network and security, including: Ethernet, ARP, STP, VTP, VPC, MEC, LACP, PAGP, DOT1Q, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, ICMP, ESP (IPSEC), IP, TCP, UDP, SSL, TLS, SSH, FTP, HTTP, DNS, and Telnet
• Familiarity with SaaS and cloud-based solutions and features in comparison to similar on-prem services
• Familiarity with infrastructure facilities, including: cabling standards, patching, floor plans, and power
• Ability to develop, analyze, understand, and articulate SOWs, BoMs, runbooks, domain summaries, and architecture diagrams, best standards and practices, HLDs, and LLDs,
• Capable of developing budgets, tracking costs, providing forecasts, and performing financial analysis on projects

Work Environment Characteristics

• Self-managed - Ability to prioritize conflicting demands and lead projects with minimal supervision
• Team Player - Ability to build consensus, collaborate, and build strong relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (vendors, business, operations, etc.)
• Articulate - Strong documentation and communication skills with ability to clearly convey technical and non-technical designs, issues and constraints, and procedures and assessments
• Self-motivated - finding opportunities to continually develop knowledge and skills
• Results-oriented - delivering per the business needs, on-time and within budget
• Adaptable – changing approach based on ever-changing business needs and technology requirements

Inclusive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits, including wellness and healthy lifestyle support, for associates, spouses, domestic partners, and children
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible medical and dependent (day care) expenses
• Disability Benefits, including Short-Term Disability providing income replacement up to 26 weeks
• 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave, 2 weeks of Paid Family Leave, and Adoption Support of $10,000
• Paid Time Off, including 6 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 3 volunteer days, 7 sick days, and 2 personal days per full year of service
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with NMG matching and $20,000 Term Life Insurance paid by NMG with additional voluntary coverage available
• Financial Solutions, including Credit Union membership, pay advances via PayActiv, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities
• NMG Associate’s Core Discount of 30% with multiple in-store opportunities for an additional 30% off across select brands
• NMG Matching Gift Program up to $2,000 to eligible non-profits, Hardship Assistance Grants up to $7,500 for Associates, and a volunteer opportunity hub through NMG’s All Heart Program
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities with 16,000+ online learning opportunities, including NMG’s Fashion Your Future, LinkedIn Learning, MasterClass, BetterUp, Connected Leaders Academy, 9 Associate Community Networks, and additional personalized learning experiences 
• NMG Discount Marketplace featuring 1,000s of products and services with over $5,000 in saving

About Us

As one of the largest multi-brand luxury retailers in the U.S., with 3,000+ of the world's most desirable brand partners, we're delivering exceptional products and intelligent services enabled by our investments in data and technology. Through the expertise of our associates, we deliver and scale a personalized luxury experience across our three channels of in-store, eCommerce, and remote selling. Our NMG|Way culture, powered by our people, combines individual talents into a collective strength to make life extraordinary.  

Our brands include Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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