Description
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.