AddSource

Senior Network Architect - Core And Cloud

AddSource United States
AddSource

Senior Network Architect - Core And Cloud

AddSource United States
1 month ago 68 applicants

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Title – Senior Network Architect – Core and Cloud

Position Type: Contract (W2)

Location: Remote across USA/ Canada

Work Time: Eastern or Central Time Zone.

Job Description

The Client is looking for a Senior Network Architect to focused on Core and Cloud Network Infrastructures. The successful candidate will be responsible for architecture and design within Clients global landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Core network architecture and vision, ensure specific components are appropriately designed and leveraged.
  • Lead architect responsible for designing and developing scalable and highly available global core and cloud network architectures to meet the organizations business needs.
  • Evaluate alternative technologies and architectures in relation to Consolidated Communications' infrastructure needs.
  • Manage complex activities simultaneously to short timescales.
  • Develop scripts and processes to test, deploy and validate changes across all network infrastructure as code, leveraging Ansible and other approved corporate automation and orchestration platforms.
  • 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.
  • Develop and maintain standards and designs for Core network architecture.
  • Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required.
  • Work closely with senior management, and network engineering and operations teams.
  • Act as an escalation engineer for high severity network related production issues, work with engineers and various vendors to identify tactical and strategic solutions.

Required Skills

  • Must have 10+ years of proven experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale multivendor enterprise networks, project delivery with focus on performance optimization and scalability.
  • Expert level knowledge of IP Networking, Routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP), SDN (Cisco ACI, Arista Spine, NSX-T etc.), and micro-segmentation.
  • Public Cloud network experience (AWS, Azure) is a must.
  • Analyzing, gathering, and auditing large-scale and complex data sets to uncover new trends and patterns that influence architecture direction.
  • Extensive experience with planning, designing, and executing network hardware and software infrastructure.
  • Deep knowledge on network management and monitoring platforms.
  • Recommend network improvements, including cost/benefit analysis, to meet changing business requirements.
  • Plan large-scale projects through vendor comparison and cost studies.
  • CCIE or CCNP Routing and Switching certifications or equivalent are required.
  • Network Automation and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Python, etc.) a plus.
  • Sharp troubleshooting faculties, deductive reasoning, and careful attention to detail.
  • Independent and self-directed work ethic when participating in a collaborative environment.
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written to develop technical documentation.
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to perform under pressure and detail oriented
  • Dedicated commitment to service availability and quality user experience.
  • Must be results driven with a strong sense of urgency.

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Contract

  • Job function

    Information Technology

  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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