Network Architect

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Network

Job Details

Role: Network Architect

Location: Remote (Preferably someone from PA/NY/NJ area)

The engineer in this role should exhibit a strong passion for building and improving secure networks, with a focus on project delivery. This role requires the individual to think critically through problems and be a self-starter when completing assigned project and support escalation work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as significant customer interaction is required.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Leads network design, implementation, and performance optimization
  • Lead troubleshooting and support activities as part of project delivery
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Lead or participate in discovery and design workshops
  • Collaborates across teams to ensure secure and resilient connectivity
  • Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance, strategies and escalations.
  • Support physical installation of network and security devices, either in person or remotely
  • Lead network assessment projects, and provide oversight for Engineering staff members in the development and presentation of findings and recommendations
  • Communicate progress and status of deliverables to customer and other stakeholders
  • Maintain technical acumen and apply as necessary
  • Experience in DR set up

Skills/Qualifications:

  • 14+ years of network/security implementation and/or management experience required
  • Strong understanding of network routing and switching protocols required
  • Demonstrated experience with WAN and backbone network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.) required
  • Experience with next generation firewall technology (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, etc.) desirable
  • Experience with cloud (AWS, Azure, GC) network and/or security desirable
  • Certificates within network/security domain (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, etc.) desirable
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner
  • Resourceful, with the ability to work independently
  • Strong time management skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task activities with shifting priorities
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred

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