THE WORK YOU WILL DO
The Senior Network Architect designs, develops, and maintains a secure network for our client. The Senior Network Architect is responsible for conceptualizing the network architecture by identifying business requirements, creating designs and prototypes, and executing testing activities. This role develops overall network standards, guidelines, leading-edge practices, and approved network techniques and approaches. The Senior Network Architect acts as a thought leader for the organization's network vision and goals. As a member of ITS, the Senior Network Architect demonstrates ITS values in action.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate for the position of Senior Network Architect must meet the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, computer information systems, etc., or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Eight years of experience in one of the following fields: network engineering or network architecture.
Strong working knowledge of LAN, WAN, MAN, wireless, VoIP, and cloud networking protocols.
Strong working knowledge of spine-and-leaf architecture.
Experience architecting scalable, diverse, and complex networks.
Expert understanding of server architecture, system administration, and security.
Ability to create presentation materials, generate reports, and present to appropriate stakeholders, including leadership.
Ability to explain advanced concepts to engineers, peers, and leadership.
Ability to collaborate across a large, diverse organization and effectively communicate or negotiate with others.
Experience working in a project-based environment, including the ability to report on project status, evaluate project risks, and escalate project issues.
Experience working with a software development life cycle (SDLC) model.
Experience with risk analysis frameworks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for the position of Senior Network Architect has the following qualifications:
Master’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, computer information systems, etc., or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ten or more years of experience in one of the following fields: network engineering or network architecture.
One or more of the following certifications: OSCP, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent certification.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Network architecture: 8 years (Required)
- Cisco Networking: 8 years (Required)
- Spine and Leaf Architecture: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CCIE (Preferred)
- CISSP (Preferred)
- OSCP (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote