Senior Network Architect
Requirements:
At least 8 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, Aruba wireless or equivalents, including data center network design
Experience architecting complex, secure networks for infrastructure modernization efforts
Experience in developing 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
Deep comprehension of networking concepts including network design principles, data flow determination, routing, switching, VLANs, IP addressing, etc.
Familiarity with network scanning/analysis procedures and toolsets for network readiness assessments
Solid understanding of advanced networking technologies, virtualization technologies, and solutions including MPLS, virtual route forwarding, virtual device contexts, multicast routing, policy-based routing, ether-channel, QoS, traffic-shaping, load balancing, VPN tunnels, WAN Optimization, etc.
Understanding data center networking equipment including Nexus 9K / 7K / 5K/ 2K series data center switches, catalyst series switches, Cisco routers, DR integration, etc.
Experience with enterprise class network management/monitoring systems is desired (Solarwinds, Airwave, Spectrum, NetScout, etc.)
Excellent presentation and communication skills regarding technical and non-technical concepts
Solid understanding of layered network and security protocols including:
- Layer 2 – Ethernet, ARP, STP, VTP, VPC, MEC, LACP, PAGP, DOT1Q
- Layer 3 - OSPF, EIGRP, VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, ICMP, ESP (IPSEC), IP
- Layer 4 - TCP, UDP
- Layer 5 / 6 - SSL, TLS, SSH
- Layer 7 - FTP, HTTP, DNS, Telnet, BGP
Strong analytical and problem determination/resolution skills
Required Education
Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Math, Physics or Engineering
Desired:
Advanced degree
Network Certifications such as CCNP / CCIE or similar
Knowledge of ISP/ASP model and related SLAs
ITIL knowledge/certification