Network Architect (Senior)-US

Network Architect (Senior)

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description:

Must have 15+ years

• 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:

• Design, configure, and test network solutions per scope of customer projects
• Perform troubleshooting and support activities as part of project delivery
• Lead or participate in discovery and design workshops
• 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:

• 10+ 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.