Senior Network Architect

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 15 +Years of Domain Experience. (Must have) A Routing and Switching, Firewall, Wireless, Load Balancer and Infoblox Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining load balancing and DNS/DHCP/IPAM (DDI) solutions to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability. This role involves collaboration with various teams to support business objectives and provide technical guidance ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Design and Implementation: Analyze, design, implement, and maintain the network’s R&S, Wireless, Network Security, F5 Load Balancer infrastructure Configure and troubleshoot, ensuring efficient network and application requirements. Provide architecture/engineering expertise for new implementations, cloud environments, integrations, and project designs. Manage the enterprise strategy and provide technical support for security compliance initiatives. Create highly available and complex network solutions in both data centers and cloud environments L2/L3 Operation support Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Monitor performance and identify and resolve issues related to Load balancers. Perform routine maintenance and updates. Troubleshoot complex problems and provide timely resolutions. Maintain accurate network inventory and documentation. Respond to network incidents and provide on-call support as needed. Respond to network incidents and provide on-call support as needed. Infoblox Administration: Configure and manage Infoblox DDI solutions, ensuring efficient DNS, DHCP, and IP address management. Implement and maintain network security best practices related to DDI. Monitor and maintain Infoblox systems, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine updates Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain security best practices. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans. Implement and manage access control policies. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, security engineers, and application developers. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues. Provide technical support and training to end-users. Work with vendors to resolve hardware and software issues. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Network devices Physical and Virtual. Strong understanding on Inflobox, Service now, Solar winds, etc. Experience with network monitoring and management tools. Strong understanding of network security best practices. Knowledge on firewall management will be added advantage OEM: Network – Cisco, Juniper, Extreme, Meraki, Aruba Fire Wall- Palo Alto and Fortinet Load Balancer: F5 & NetScaler Infoblox Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong Operation management skills. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies. Equivalent load balancer certification would be preferred. (CCNP or CCIE) Job Type: Contract Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Load balancing: 10 years (Preferred) Infoblox: 10 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Plano, TX 75023 (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr