Automation, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Capacity Management, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Enterprise Applications, Firewalls, Hardware Architecture, Internet Security, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Integration, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Software, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Reimbursement, Software as a Service (SaaS), Time Management, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Virtualization, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications
Role: Sr. Network Architect
Location: Beachwood, OH (Hybrid highly preferred)
Job Type: Contract (W2)
Open to Remote as well - with extensive travel to Beachwood, OH required ***Travel expenses will be reimbursed
Skill Metrics:
Switching & Routing Cisco | Yes | 1 | | |
Wireless Networking - Aruba | Yes | 1 | | |
Fortinet FortiGate | Yes | 1 | | |
Azure | Yes | 1 | | |
Merger & Acquisition | Yes | 1 | | |
Fortinet SDWAN | Yes | 1 | | |
VMware VeloCloud SDWAN | Yes | 1 | | |
Cisco | Yes | 1 |
Top Skills:
- Experienced Architect on network hardware, software, and protocols, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, VPNs and virtualization technologies and security.
- Architect MUST have core experience with Cisco, Fortinet/FortiGate & Aruba products technology, and VeloCloud/Fortinet SD-WAN technologies.
- Experience with designing and implementing network architectures for medium to large-scale organizations (Thousand network devices).
- Experience working in a merger & acquisition (M&A) of medium/large organization is preferred.
Job Description/ Responsibilities:
- Experienced Architect on network hardware, software, and protocols, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, VPNs and virtualization technologies and security.
- Architect MUST have core experience with Cisco, Fortinet/FortiGate & Aruba products technology, and VeloCloud/Fortinet SD-WAN technologies.
- Experience with designing and implementing network architectures for medium to large-scale organizations (Thousand network devices).
- Experience working in a merger & acquisition (M&A) of medium/large organization is preferred.
- Ability to analyze complex network issues and design efficient, scalable solutions
- Experience with cloud networking esp. Microsoft Azure, SAAS platforms
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles to protect network integrity and data privacy
- Experience in managing network projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure timely delivery
- Experience with disaster recovery and capacity planning in coordination with business and enterprise applications
- Has ability to design, maintain HLD/LLD documentation.
- Automation using tools and technologies on network design and management process
- CCNP /CCIE certification is an added advantage