Global Network Architect (CCIE & Nexus technologies)

New York  ‐ Onsite
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Global Network Architect
The candidate, who will be part of the Global Design team, will be participate in the group that is responsible for the design, architecture, and Level 3 (L3) support of; WANs, LANs, DNS, Network Security, Wireless, and network management tools.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, architect and provide L3 Support of Cisco-based Routers, Switches, Gateways, Security Solutions, Wireless Solutions and Network Management Solutions
  • Design, architect and provide L3 Support of Cisco-based IP Telephony Networks including Cisco Call Manager/Call Manager Express, Unity, QoS, CoS, policy based routing, and traffic classification/marking
  • Maintain Cisco ACS core environment
  • Provides recommendations on architectural changes and design enhancements to the infrastructure to improve reliably and performance, reduce cost, and anticipate company growth and new initiatives
  • Evaluate network equipment and services to ensure they meet business and technical requirements
  • Adopt new configurations as standards for production network environment
  • Work closely with the Solutions and Operations team to project in service design processes for new technology, upgrades, and enhancements
  • Produce documentation of environment and operational processes
  • Create/update policies, procedures, and documentation to adapt to new technologies and business requirements
  • Maintain detailed knowledge of company network standards and the overall local, regional and global network environments
  • Ensure SOX compliance is maintained on all network systems

JOB/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must Have Strong Knowledge In:

  • LAN and WAN architectures and related diagnostic tools (5+ Years)
  • Cisco switching and routing technologies.
  • Design, configuring, and troubleshooting the following routing protocols; BGP, EIGRP and OSPF
  • MPLS
  • Cisco IP Telephony desired, but not required
  • RSA SecureID technology desired but not required 

Vendor Specific Technologies:

  • Nexus 7k,5k,2k platform
  • Catalyst 6500, 4500 platform
  • Cisco WCS, WLC technology
  • CheckPoint Firewalls including Provider 1 desired, but not required
  • Director class 9500 FC and Nexus FCOE technology

In addition, candidate must possess the following

  • Strong discipline of testing of hotfixes, and patches prior to installing in production environment
  • Excellent customer communication skills
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate for travel to other locations for IT staff meetings, training and/or assist with projects
  • Ability to test and introduce new utilities to help the environment
  • Able to multi-task and prioritize work for self and/or small team independently
  • Able to resolve complex problems seeking guidance when necessary
  • Be able to travel internationally and hold a valid passport

CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college
  • Valid current CCNP or CCDP

Desired:

  • Written CCIE in routing & switching or security. Full CCIE ideal.
  • ITILv3 training

Qualified candidates should submit a word formatted Resume.

* Global recruitment and talent solutions company
* Placing thousands of skilled business professionals every year
* Operations in the United States, Europe and Asia
* Publicly traded
* Over 37 office locations worldwide
* Dedicated to providing talented professionals with top career opportunities

Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

Start date
n.a
Duration
Not Specified
From
Harvey Nash
Published at
22.05.2012
Project ID:
366706
Contract type
Freelance
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