Title:  Lead Architect

Area(s) of responsibility

Network Architect (10 + yrs)

Under the guidance of the Network Engineering Manager and the enterprise network build team, the Network Engineer III designs the deployment of enterprise networks, and defines network best practices and standards for the enterprise. This position serves as technical leader for solving highly complex network projects by supporting other network engineering team members. This position also serves as a role model for other network engineering team members by establishing documentation standards and enhancing the network engineering document library.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Works as the technical lead during the design and deployment of local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), wireless local-area networks (WLAN), software-defined networking (SDN), and other communications systems, as required.
2. Works as the technical leader responsible for solutions to complex network issues in a timely manner.
3. Assists in defining the strategies used to integrate new software systems into the network.
4. Leads the definition of documentation standards for network configuration, mapping, processes and service records in accordance with network best practices.
5. Responsible for troubleshooting, resolving, and communicating day-to-day network issues.
6. Responsible for the proactive monitor and performance validation of network and communications systems.
7. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.
8.- Design and implement advanced configurations of network gear including switches, routers, firewalls.
9.- Participate in peer review processes by reviewing procedures, changes, architectures, designs and standards
10.- Prepare documentation and improve team policies and procedures
11.- Provide advanced troubleshooting as needed
12.- Lead documentation of new deployments or changes to deployments according to documentation standards
Education/Experience/Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
•    Minimum of 10 years’ experience of in-depth network engineering is required.
•    Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant and direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational/experience requirements indicated above.
•    Experience with network providers such as Cisco, Palo Alto , Load Balancer F5 , and Meraki is required.
•    Experience with Network Access Control and Software Defined Networks is required.
•    Experience with Network Load Balancers.
•    Experience establishing network designs, and documenting network standards and best practices is required.
•    Must have experience working with vendors and partners on product evaluations, solution designs and installations.
•    Must have strong collaboration, written and verbal communication, and attention to detail skills.
•    Understanding of highly available network solutions
•    Understanding of the OSI networking model
•    Experience configuring and diagnosing IP routing/switching technologies and protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF in a dual-stack IPv4/6 environment
•    Must have strong technical leadership and decision-making skills, and the ability to work well independently in the absence of supervision and under pressure such as strict deadlines.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
•    Professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional level or comparable certification from other network equipment manufactures is required. Equivalent knowledge may be considered in lieu of certification.
•    Preferred certifications include Palo Alto Networks certification, F5 professional level certification, and Expert Level certifications in networking technologies.