Network Architect

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Network Architect with our client located in Jonesboro, AR or Little Rock, AR. This is a direct hire, hybrid W2 position.

** Base salary target: 120K-130K + 10% annual bonus opportunity. Might have some flexibility with salary.


Job Description:

As a Core Network Architect, you will be responsible for technical vision, design, and overseeing implementation of complex networks. This includes setting budgets and schedules. Your role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and efficient network solutions.
Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Leads engineering and network operations teams with network design and implementation;
• Network Design: Develops comprehensive network architecture designs that meet current and future business needs. This includes designing IP addressing schemes, routing protocols, ELAN/ELAN services, Quality of Service policies, security policies, and network segmentation strategies;
• Vendor Management: Evaluates and selects network hardware and software vendors. Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with vendors for product evaluations, upgrades, and support;
• Documentation: Creates and maintains comprehensive network documentation, including network configurations, diagrams, and procedures. Ensure that documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders;
• Training and Mentoring: Provides guidance and mentorship to network engineers. Conducts training sessions to transfer knowledge about network technologies, best practices, standard service offers, and troubleshooting techniques;
• Collaboration: Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Network Operations, Product Management, Engineering departments, and other operation groups, to integrate network solutions and communicate activities related to the successful completion of projects;
• Compliance: Ensures compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards related to network security and data privacy;
• Troubleshooting: Provides advanced troubleshooting support for network-related issues. Diagnose and resolve complex network problems in a timely manner to minimize downtime and service disruptions;
• Service Trials: Performs testing on new services;
• Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other client locations as required.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated and in knowledge of modern service provider data networks, technologies, and protocols such as IS-IS, OSPF, BGP4, MPLS, MPLS-TP, Segment Routing;
• Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to design all layers of the OSI model;
• Proven experience as a network architect or senior network engineer, with a strong focus on IP networking technologies;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex network issues and propose effective solutions;
• Create and maintain a technical vision leveraging industry standards and emerging technologies;
• In depth knowledge of Service providing routing hardware, software, protocols and configurations, such Nokia(ALU), Cisco, or Juniper;
• Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark, SNMP monitoring, packet analysis);
• Experience in designing and supporting IP networks for voice, data and video in a Service Provider environment using SIP, MGoogle Cloud Platform, RTP, Multicasting, and Unicasting;
• Proficient experience with QOS technology involving Queuing and Policing;
• Experience with DWDM transport technologies;
• Architects must have excellent oral and written interpersonal skills to communicate effectively to with customers, internal groups, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner;
• Skill in reading and interpreting technical documents such as vendor deployment guidelines, white papers, and configuration manuals;
• Ability to both work independently as well as in a team environment;
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments;
• Ability to pay close attention to detail;
• Ability to make sound decisions using information at hand;
• Ability to travel for business requirements; must possess a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record;
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are preferred(CCNP, CCIE, NRS II). Five years of telecommunications technical experience is essential, with an increasing responsibility in network design and architecture.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
Remote opportunities available

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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