Lead, Platform Architect

The Reference Architecture and Design team responsibilities include:
Practical implementation of the network, focusing on how different components are arranged to meet requirements like topology, device selection, placement, IP addressing, bandwidth and capacity planning, security considerations, redundancy, and failover mechanisms, network roadmaps, audit compliance; investigation, testing, and deployment of new technologies to fit business needs
Perform a consultative role to both internal and external customers and at all levels of the organization

Purpose of the position includes:
Network design (high level and low level), architecture, and implementation oversight including associated documentation.
Network security infrastructure solutions including firewalls/IDS/IPS.
Data Center centric design that includes automation and orchestration where possible.

Best Fit for the role:
Have you ever analyzed, tested, authored high level and low level designs, and brought any new technology solution to implementation?
Have you ever performed detailed problem analysis and troubleshooting? Have you lead the effort to solve the problem collaboratively ?
Have you ever deployed applications or virtual infrastructure in the cloud?
Have you ever designed and worked with a cross-functional team to deploy a VOIP/LAN QoS solution per the delivery requirements on a global scale?
Have you ever worked on Network designs that are scalable on a global scale ?

Role

• Provide strategic technical direction on highly complex network projects or activities involving the selection and recommendation of design approach and systems technology
• Manage several projects pertaining to data center and security applications inclusive of but not limited to; production data centers, wide area networking, and network roadmaps.
• Research and develop innovative solutions around global unified network solutions and future technologies; Support supplier and vendor management including potential evaluation and selection of new products
• Research and develop automation tools to support the Continuous Integration / Continuous Development (CI/CD) movement.
• Provide fourth level support to the Operations Command Center; investigation, troubleshooting and resolving network communications and operations problems impacting customer, backbone access, or performance on a global basis

• Network engineering, design, and architecture expertise with exposure to two or more of the following areas: LAN/WAN, firewalls, wireless, security, VOIP, QoS, and encryption technologies while adhering to standard design methodologies and best practices
• Mastery of TCP/IP protocol communications, addressing & subnetting, knowledgeable with IPV6 addressing
• Firewall experience: Checkpoint, Fortinet as well as Palo Alto.
• Knowledge and complete understanding on Arista Spine and Leaf deployment
• Knowledge of Cisco s product portfolio; routers, switches, wireless, ACI
• Extensive knowledge of Network diagnostics, protocols, and disciplines, EIGRP, BGP, eBGP, SNMP, VPN, SSH, and MPLS technologies.
• Knowledge of security and encryption technologies including; IPSEC & GRE tunnels on routers and firewalls, certificates, and SSL/MSSL

• Strong verbal and written communications skills, and excellent customer support capabilities
• Self-motivated demonstrating strong organizational and listening skills; and very detail oriented with the ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to consistently act in a professional manner and communicate with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Methodical problem resolving skills and mastery of developing high level and detailed network designs; solid web applications and technologies a plus; Cisco certifications such as CCNP or CCDP desired but not required; Security certifications such SSCP or CISSP desired but not required
• Design, engineer and implementation of Software Defined Networking. Special focus on VMWare NSX and/or Cisco ACI.
• Design, engineer and implement SD-WAN.
• Research and develop innovative solutions that support cloud connect strategies.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience