Senior Network Architect

Georgia IT

Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, BGP, Best Practices, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Circuit Design, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP), GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation), IP (Internet Protocol), Information Technology & Information Systems, Juniper Networks Product Family, Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Design, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Software, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Operational Audit, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Routing Protocols, Service Delivery, Telecommunications, Testing, Time Management, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Wide Area Network (WAN), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
Senior Network Architect

Location: Dallas, TX

Responsibilities
  • Develop recommendations that involve engineering development, integration, and interface design analysis, installation, fielding and field analysis, operation, maintenance, and testing of customers' communication systems and network hardware and software
  • Support the local, regional and wide area networks (WANs), and clients' communication systems and networks including voice, video, data, and imagery information
  • Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies. Recommend best practices such as Software Defined Network (SDN), Intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols, etc., to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements
  • Design telecommunications circuit specifications
  • Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services
  • Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations
  • Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts
Qualifications
  • Preferred bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or other related field or equivalent experience required
  • Preferred CCNP and/or CCIE certification
  • Preferred 10+ years of Cisco experience with other Network Platforms Juniper, Netgear and Fortinet a plus
  • Extensive experience with Cisco routing platforms, such as Aggregation Service Routers (ASRs) and Integrated Service Routers (ISRs)
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of routing protocols and technologies including BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, and GRE
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Layer 2 technologies including STP, MST, and VLANS
  • Demonstrated experience in overseeing and troubleshooting complex LAN issues and resolving WAN problems and implementing, integrating, and supporting cost-effective, high-performance IP and LAN/WAN solutions
  • Experience with network design and traffic engineering
  • Preferred knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud solutions; also experience with working with SDNs
  • Experience with providing senior-level engineering support and subject matter expertise
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others; conducts working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
  • Possess a capacity and passion for cross-functional learning, experimentation, and innovation
  • Customer service focused and ability to work effectively within multiple levels of the organization
  • High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
  • Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential
  • Candidate must reside or relocate to Houston, TX

About the Company

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Georgia IT