Network Architect

Solutions Engineer (Network Solutions Architect) Location: New York, NY Job Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer to join a team responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. This is a project-focused engineering role responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance networking solutions across the enterprise, particularly within low-latency financial environments.

• Plan, design, and implement enterprise-wide network initiatives.
• Design and support Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Internet, Intranet, and other data communication systems.
• Analyze business requirements and develop technical network solutions.
• Create and maintain network architecture, design documentation, and technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain regulatory compliance documentation.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests and ensure network compliance.
• Provide Level 3 engineering support for complex network infrastructure issues.
• Develop operational readiness plans, test procedures, and implementation strategies.
• Ensure production networks adhere to architectural, security, and industry best practices.
• Review engineering designs to ensure consistency across network teams.
• Identify network risks and manage remediation plans.
• Collaborate closely with Network Engineering and Operations teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Stay current with emerging networking technologies and industry trends.

• Strong expertise in Multicast Routing Protocols and multicast methodologies within enterprise environments.
• Experience with low-latency network infrastructures.
• Advanced knowledge of: LAN/WAN technologies TCP/IP Routing & Switching Enterprise networking Comprehensive understanding of the OSI Model.
• Hands-on experience with MPLS, VRF, and Multicast VPN (MVPN).
• Experience with Optical Networks, including DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing).
• Understanding of network monitoring strategies and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.

• Working knowledge of: Linux Windows Understanding of operating system interaction with network components.

• Experience with one or more of the following: Python Perl TCL

• 6+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise network solutions.
• Experience supporting multi-vendor networking environments.
• Strong technical documentation and architecture documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in regulated, mission-critical, or high-availability environments is highly preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• JNCIP certification preferred.

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