Network Architect

Required Skills and Experience

• 7 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments performing network planning, architecture design, engineering (hardware and software) and optimization.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with client staff.
• Experience designing Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting routing and switching.
• Experience configuring and administering Next Generation Firewalls.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in assessing network topology and architecture.
• Experience with wireless infrastructure design, management, and troubleshooting.
• Experience designing Zero Trust Architecture.
• Experience with hybrid and cloud telephony/VoIP architecture and design.
• Experience with Azure networking architecture, design, and hardening.
• Experience with Palo Alto hardware.
• Experience with remote access solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform a detailed analysis and create documentation of the clients network topology and security strategies.
• Produce a detailed report of architectural, design and security deficiencies.
• Develop enhanced network security strategies for our on-premises and azure network environments.
• Present recommendations for improvement in the areas of network security, scalability, and resiliency.
• Provide detailed implementation plans for each recommended improvement.
• Assess the feasibility, pros & cons of SD-WAN for the client.
• Provide a comprehensive study, including a cost assessment, and implementation plan.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization.
• Create technical documentation of the proposed design and facilitate the transfer of knowledge to client staff.