USA_Chief Architect

Varite, Inc

Frederick, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$64.28–$66.17 Per Hour
SKILLS
Avaya Software, Broadband, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), Collocation, Computer Science, Consulting, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Dell Computers, Firewalls, Local Area Network (LAN), Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Design, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routing, Network Support, Telephony, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMWare, Virtualization, Wide Area Network (WAN)
LOCATION
Frederick, MD
POSTED
16 days ago
Pay Rate Range: $64.28 - 66.17/hr.
GBaMS ReqID: 10791719

Job Description:

Job Description Network Architect (Co-location & Data Center)Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Network Architect to support Banner Life in designing and implementing network solutions for colocation and future Urbana Data Center initiatives. This is a consulting role focused on architecture| solutioning| and migration support.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and architect network solutions across colo and multi-site environmentsLead colo migration activities| including DIA/Fiber connectivity across sites Develop high-level and low-level network designsImplement high-speed LAN (25G/100G) and WAN (10G+) connectivity Ensure network performance| scalability| and securitySupport integration with storage| virtualization| and telephony systems

Required Skills & Technologies
Cisco Nexus 9000 switches and enterprise routingPalo Alto Firewalls (PA-3440 & 1420)SD-WAN| VLANs| network segmentationDIA/Fiber connectivity across multiple data centers Experience with: oPure Storage replicationoVMware vMotionoAvaya / MS Teams telephonyoServer platforms (Dell PowerEdge| Cisco UCS preferred)

Experience & Qualifications
10+ years in network engineering/architectureProven colocation (colo) migration experienceStrong hands-on expertise in multi-site network design CertificationsCisco CCIE (preferred/strongly desired)Palo Alto certification (PCNSE or equivalent)

•Top 3 Required Skills:
•Cisco Nexus 9000 switching & enterprise network routing
•Palo Alto Firewall expertise (PA 3440 & 1420)
•SD WAN, VLANs, and network segmentation across multi-site/data center environments

•Top 3 Preferred Skills:
•Experience with storage & virtualization integration (Pure Storage, VMware vMotion)
•Telephony systems exposure (Avaya / MS Teams)
•Server platform experience (Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS)

•Education Requirements:
•Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science
•Years of Experience:
•10+ years in network engineering / architecture
•Proven experience in colocation migration and multi-site network design

Essential Skills: Network Architect (Co-location & Data Center)

Skills: EIS : Network Engineer

Experience Required: 8-10 years

 
Skills:
CategoryNameRequiredImportanceExperience
SkillCategoryTest1_MNBT Enterprise TelephonyYes1>7 years 
SkillCategoryTest1_MNDigital : Network Security Palo AltoYes1>7 years 
SkillCategoryTest1_MNEIS : Network EngineerYes1>7 years 

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