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Sr. Network Architect

ECLARO

Boston, MA

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SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Processes, Capacity and Performance Management, Checkpoint Firewall, Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Computer Networks, Customer Support/Service, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DMZ, DNS (Domain Name System), DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing), Detail Oriented, Digital Certificates, Diversity, Documentation, Emerging Technology, F5 Network Software, Firewalls, Follow Through, Genetics, Internet/Online Service, Interpersonal Skills, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Load Balancing, Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Security, Network Software, Network Support, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Network Systems, Optical Networking, Optics, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Security Infrastructure, Sniffer, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, VPN (Virtual Private Network), VoIP (Voice over IP), Wi-Fi, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications, Wireless Security
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
Today
Senior Network Architect
Job Number: 26-01005
 
Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Senior Network Architect for our client in Boston, MA. 
 
ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
 
Position Overview:
  • This position in the IT Department is responsible for the strategic design and architecture of the firm's data, wireless, video, and VoIP networks.
  • Responsibilities include ensuring the stability, integrity and performance of these network services.
  • This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), wide area networks (WANs), wireless networks and security infrastructure across the organization.
  • This individual will assist in the analysis and resolution of network, VoIP, and video hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.
  • In addition, the Senior Network Architect will provide technical leadership across the organization, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level.
 
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the strategic design and architecture of the firm's data network environment.
  • Oversee design, deployment, and maintenance of various network systems and components including: routers, switches, internet services, wide area network services, wireless networks, VPNs, firewalls, video networks and related infrastructure, VoIP network and related infrastructure, Security, and performance management and monitoring systems.
  • Participate in physical build planning and design for new spaces. Scope, recommend, design, plan, oversee and test inter-rack and station cabling for office, MDF, IDF and datacenter builds and refreshes.
  • Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend purchase, development, or enhancement of network hardware and software.
  • Establish performance standards, processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide senior level technical support for network elements and systems.
  • Design and provide for the monitoring of network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
  • Collaborate with executive management and department leaders to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs.
  • Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network architecture and network configuration.
  • Assures knowledge transfer for new systems.
  • Coordinate with other members of the firm for business continuance program.
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
 
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years experience in network field
  • Proven experience and success with planning, installing and managing networks including LAN, MAN, WAN, Optical Networking, DWDM, Wi-Fi, Silverpeak SDWAN or Riverbed WAN Optimizers, F5 Load Balancers, F5 GTM Global Traffic Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center, and security (firewalls, VPN, DMZ, IDS/IPS, WebProxy, content filter, FireEye, NAC and Cisco TrustSec) infrastructure.
  • Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols and technologies including Carrier Ethernet, T1, DS3, optical, DWDM, NTP, Spanning Tree, VLAN's, 802.1q, VFR, LFA, SMTP, SNMP v1-v3, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPLS, Ethernet, TCP/IP, SSL, SSH, SIP, H.323, QoS, Multicast, Anycast, 802.1x, Radius, NAC, DHCP, DNS, F5 Wide-IP, VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, PBR, VPC, LACP, SGT, SGACL, SXP, VxLAN, OTP, LISP, SPAN, WCCP, PfR, IPSLA, iWAN, VPN, IPSec, Wi-Fi 6, 6E, 7.
  • Strong working knowledge of Cisco routers and switches (Nexus 9K, 7K, 5K, 2K, 1K; C9410, C9300, 3850, 4500, ISR-4451, 8300, FPR-1010, and Microsoft certificate servers.
  • Experience with Infoblox/BloxONE DNS and DHCP, Ciena DWDM, 10 Gig optics, DNS Traffic Control, F5 iRules, Cisco ACI, SDN, network segmentation, Checkpoint firewall rule creation and administration, Cisco Client, Cisco CLI, ACL management, SNMP MIB's, Cisco or Aruba wireless controllers and AP's, SDWAN and SSL certificate creation and management.
  • Network monitoring systems: Gigamon, APCON, Tufin, Netscout sniffers and UC Performance Management tools; Infoblox NetMRI, Cacti, MRTG, Solarwinds, SmokePing, NetFlow, Splunk and syslog.
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of DNS record management: A, CNAME, TXT, SRV, NS, PTR, SPF, DMARC, and DKIM.
  • Data Center, server room and IDF design; station cabling layout design and implementation; UPS management and monitoring.
  • Preferred certifications, not required: CCNA/CCNP, CCDA, CCSP
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong team skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Experience working in a multi-office environment
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs.
  • Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Must be a self-starter who understands the details within a much larger content.
  • Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment.
  • Ability to work in a teamwork/collaborative style and environment.
  • Must be creative and flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks.
  • Must be a team-oriented person who can share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties.
  • Ability to organize, plan and carry out multiple related activities.
  • Must pay attention to details and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-office environment.
 
Salary: $228000.00-$234900.00/Year
 
If interested, you may contact:
Greg Papalexis
Greg.Papalexis@eclaro.com
(646) 849-5359
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-papalexis-6834271b4/
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
 

About the Company

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ECLARO

Eclaro is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that connects top talent with opportunities nationwide. We have direct access to Hiring Managers from leading Fortune 1000 organizations in almost every industry segment, with particular expertise in:

• Technology and Business Consulting
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
• Consumer Products, Public Sector, and Utilities

Eclaro provides fully customizable, comprehensive talent acquisition and management of seasoned professionals through a number of business models, including:

• Consulting
• Professional Hiring
• Global Integrated Delivery™
• Managed Services

Eclaro recruits and manages a staff of highly skilled individuals in an array of specialized disciplines enabling our clients to leverage new opportunities, respond to increased and changing demands, and increase their profitability.

Eclaro’s Management Team averages over 25 years of experience in partnering with clients in technical, corporate operations and human capital solutions. We hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification in Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Eclaro’s decades of expertise and collaborative practice have proven that The Right People are The Answer.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.eclaroit.com

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