Network Architect

Network Architect L3 Onsite Perform architecture, design and engineering services for the Data Network Environment. Comply with Company’s LAN / WAN / VPN / security strategies and requirements. Recommend LAN / WAN / VPN / security requirements based on industry best practices. Work with Company to review requirements for LAN / WAN / VPN / security services. Develop network design/configuration, engineering and security testing and integration procedures that meet requirements and adhere to defined policies. Work with Company to approve network design and integration procedures. Prepare network design, engineering and schedules to support new and enhanced applications, architectures, and standards. Analyze and provide recommendations of improvements and upgrades for budget planning each year. Approve the scheduling of all changes to the network environment. Co-ordinate with Company and Company Entities and public carriers as requested for network infrastructure services. Request and expedite WAN circuits, equipment and services as approved by Company. Provide escalated support for the Data Network environment. Develop and document network provisioning and administration policies. Perform architecture, design and engineering services for network environment technologies, including SD-WAN and cloud networks (e.g., Azure network, Express Route). To ensure customer engagement or satisfaction and referenceability. To plan for Program and Delivery Management and ensure that the agreed deliverables in terms of margin are met. To anchor process improvement or compliance (human error reporting) and other organizational initiatives (automation, Lean IT implementation). To guide, manage, develop, engage the team thereby ensuring employee retention. To ensure upskill or creation of resources through internal academies or trainings and growth rotation. #J-18808-Ljbffr