Network Solutions Architect

Network Solutions Architect
Remote Role

About the role

The Branch Network Solutions Architect will be responsible for architecture and design within the global landscape of 300+ locations, remote workers and wide area network. This will include architecture / design, implementing and maintaining a large and complex global environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and architecture of a large and complex global branch network infrastructure.
• Lead architect responsible for designing and developing scalable and highly available global network architectures to meet the organizations business needs.
• Development of service and technology standards across the network footprint
• 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.
• Partner with vendors to select appropriate technical solutions.
• 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.
• Manage several simultaneous projects from conception through implementation.
• Develop and maintain standards and designs for Branch infrastructure.
• Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required.
• Work closely with senior management, and network engineering and operations teams.
• Enhances efficiency via automation when and wherever possible.
• Act as an escalation engineer for high severity network related production issues, work with engineers and various vendors to identify tactical and strategic solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or related field, such as Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of proven experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale multi-vendor enterprise networks, project delivery with focus on performance optimization and scalability.
• Deep understanding and experience of network architecture designs with SDN, SD-WAN, Wireless and network segmentation.
• Deep knowledge on network management and monitoring platforms
• CCIE or CCNP Routing and Switching certifications or equivalent are required.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
• Network Automation (Ansible, Python, etc.) a plus.
• Recommend network improvements, including cost/benefit analysis, to meet changing business requirements.
• Sharp troubleshooting faculties, deductive reasoning, and careful attention to detail.
• Independent and self-directed work ethic when participating in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Dedicated commitment to service availability and quality user experience.
• Must be results driven with a strong sense of urgency.