Title: Network Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: 6-12 months
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Network Architect- Lead the work with network and firewall designs configurations to ensure standards are followed; include SD WAN solutions as part of the overall design
- Collaborate with business owners to implement reliable, manageable, and secure solutions that meet standards and add value to our business needs.
- Identify and determine any IoT requirements that may be needed for deployment for a new location?
- Oversee and coordinate a vendor WIFI survey for new site(s) being standardized? Responsible for change management requests in Service now, CMDB inventory updates and resolve incident tickets as assigned.
- Provide recommendations on specific network configurations and design for hardware selection to the IT team for procurement
- Ensure documentation is kept up dated to reflect the current network configuration; work with Verizon team to ensure Sharepoint document is current and up to date
- Assist with provisioning process for new internet circuit for new sites being standardized
- Maximize network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects on network optimization; ensure all sites are set up in SolarWinds for proactive monitoring
- Provide remote support to on-site engineers and end users/customers during installation
- Provide remote troubleshooting and fault finding if issues occur upon initial installation
- Respond to fault reports in a timely manner aiming to resolve any customers impacting faults in as short a timeframe as sensibly possible.
- This may include the need to work unsociable hours. .
REQUIREMENTS?
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years experience in network engineering and operations; firewalls and F5 load balancers?
- Hands-on experience in network design, engineering, monitoring, circuit provisioning, vendor management and troubleshooting
- Experience with all Cisco LAN, WAN and WLAN technologies, VPN, load balancers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, etc.
- Knowledge of networking infrastructure suppliers and service offerings including; Cisco, Meraki, F5 Network, Fortinet Firewall, Tufin and Zscaler.
- Knowledge of Carrier Services
- WAN Circuits, MPLS, VPNS, VRFs, Ethernet, OCx, DS3, Broadband
- Strong knowledge of network infrastructure and network hardware
- Ability to implement, administer and troubleshoot network infrastructure devises, including Experience in Meraki SD-WAN and NSX Software Defined Network Data Centers
- Experience with IoT, Cellular Transport, and Wireless Security.
- Strong skills and desire to work in a process-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated experience working in a global network environment.
- Experience in documentation and topology maps for all network components
- Strong ability to implement, administered and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewalls, router, switches, and controllers.
Our benefits package includes: (EXCLUDE on perm placements)
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- ...and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
