Network Architect

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Job description

Job Description

Technical/Functional Skills

" Need to have at least 12 + years of experience with core networking technologies and other disciplines related to data communications

" Ability to work and document proof of concepts (POCs), assessments, detailed evaluations report etc.

" Keeping documentation of networks, including drawings, descriptions and configurations

" Solid understanding of network topologies: routing & switching

" Solid understanding of IP networking (TCP/IP and packet analysis)

" Researching network technologies and staying up to date on advancements in the field

" Ability to write technical and operations documentation

" Ability to describe technical concept; verbally and on paper

" Cisco Certification, CCNP or above a plus.

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, designing and implementing data communication networks to meet organization needs

" Partner with vendors to select appropriate technical solutions.

" Planning and designing data communication networks

" Presenting network plans to management staff

" Overseeing the network implementation process, including setting schedules and budgets

" Develop state of the art technology appropriate to deliver stable and scalable technical solutions.

" Collaborate with stakeholders to develop consensus, drive results, and execute projects across the organization on time and within budget.

" Manage several simultaneous projects from conception through implementation.

" Contribute to standards and design patterns. Deliver solutions tailored to internal business requirements. Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required.

" Managing information and network security

" Implementing upgrades to hardware and software as needed

" Routers, Switches, LAN/WAN Design and Engineering

" VPN technologies, Network Encryption and Network Access Control experience.

" Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS-based routers: ASR, ISRs, Cat8Ks.

" Hands-on experience with Cisco Licensing Server

" Cisco IOS based switches within the Catalyst and Nexus families.

" Strong working knowledge of networking layer 3 technologies, such as routing protocols OSPF, BGP, EVPN, ACI, Multicast, VRF, GRE & IPSec

" Solid working knowledge of data communication protocol suites such as TCP/IP and other general data networking knowledge (data cabling), and telecom services (T1/T3/OC3, etc.)

" Working knowledge of network infrastructure performance diagnosis and scalability assessment activities

" In-depth knowledge of layer 2 technologies, such as Vlans, Spanning-Tree, MLAG, MEC, VXLAN and MPLS.

" Central Authentication, Authorization and Accounting protocols such as RADIUS or TACACS+

" Display their core network engineering fundamental knowledge which includes but not limited to network system design and implementation procedures

Generic Managerial Skills

" Partner with vendors to select appropriate technical solutions.

" Collaborate with stakeholders to develop consensus, drive results, and execute projects across the organization on time and within budget.

" Manage several simultaneous projects from conception through implementation.

" Ability to work and document proof of concepts (POCs), assessments, detailed evaluations report etc.

" Excellent communication skills

" Should be self-motivated and be able to work independently and demonstrate accountability and ownership over and above assigned tasks

" Strong analytical and logical thought process to be able to independently drive and influence positive changes

" Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently, perform multiple tasks and take decisions where necessary, under minimal supervision.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.

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