Senior Network Architect

Responsibilities -

Develop recommendations that involve engineering development, integration, and interface design analysis,

installation, fielding and field analysis, operation, maintenance, and testing of customers communication systems

and network hardware and software

Support the local, regional and wide area networks (WANs), and clients communication systems and networks

including voice, video, data, and imagery information

Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN

technologies. Recommend best practices such as Software Defined Network (SDN), Intent-based networking, and

network segmentation protocols, etc., to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements

Design telecommunications circuit specifications

Identity the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services

Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations

Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts

Qualifications -

Preferred bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, information technology, or other related field or

equivalent experience required

Preferred CCNP and/or CCIE certification

Preferred 10+ years of Cisco experience with other Network Platforms Juniper, Netgear and Fortinet a plus

Extensive experience with Cisco routing platforms, such as Aggregation Service Routers (ASRs) and Integrated

Service Routers (ISRs)

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of routing protocols and technologies including BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, and GRE

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Layer 2 technologies including STP, MST, and VLANS

Demonstrated experience in overseeing and troubleshooting complex LAN issues and resolving WAN problems

and implementing, integrating, and supporting cost-effective, high-performance IP and LAN/WAN solutions

Experience with network design and traffic engineering

Preferred knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud solutions; also experience with working with SDNs

Experience with providing senior-level engineering support and subject matter expertise

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others; conducts working relationships in a manner acceptable

to others and to the organization

Possess a capacity and passion for cross-functional learning, experimentation, and innovation

Customer service focused and ability to work effectively within multiple levels of the organization

High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities

Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential

Candidate must reside or relocate to Houston, TX