Senior Network Architect

Role Overview

This position in the IT Department is responsible for the strategic design and architecture of the firm's data, wireless, video, and VOIP networks. The Senior Network Architect will oversee the stability, integrity, and performance of these network services, and provide technical leadership across the organization.

What You Will Do

The Senior Network Architect will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining various network systems and components, including routers, switches, internet services, and security infrastructure. They will also participate in physical build planning and design for new spaces, and configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in the network field, with a strong background in planning, installing, and managing networks. They will also have a proven track record of success with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years experience in network field
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices
• Strong hands-on knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols and technologies
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco routers and switches
• Experience with Infoblox/BloxONE DNS and DHCP, Ciena DWDM, 10 Gig optics, DNS Traffic Control, F5 iRules, Cisco ACI, SDN, network segmentation, Checkpoint firewall rule creation and administration, Cisco ISE, Cisco CLI, ACL management, SNMP MIB's, Cisco or Aruba wireless controllers and AP's, SDWAN and SSL certificate creation and management
• Network monitoring systems: Gigamon, APCON, Tufin, Netscout sniffers and UC Performance Management tools; Infoblox NetMRI, Cacti, MRTG, Solarwinds, SmokePing, NetFlow, Splunk and syslog
• Strong hands-on knowledge of DNS record management: A, CNAME, TXT, SRV, NS, PTR, SPF, DMARC, and DKIM
• Data Center, server room and IDF design; station cabling layout design and implementation; UPS management and monitoring

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
• Personal and professional development
• Career growth opportunities
• Collegial and supportive culture
• Discretionary bonus based on performance