Core Network Architect - hybrid 1 day

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Job description

Core Network Solutions Architect

Jersey City, NJ - Hybrid, at least 1 day a week on site, location, EST

Long term project

About the role

The Core and Cloud Solutions Architect will be responsible for architecture, design, implementation of core network solutions on-prem and cloud with a strong focus on multi-site architecture. We are seeking a highly skilled Core Network Architect with expertise in Cisco and Arista Software Defined Network (SDN) Infrastructures. This role requires a deep understanding of data center and cloud interconnectivity, network troubleshooting, and the ability to work on complex network issues. Passionate about infrastructure automation through software together with solid hands-on experience of network automation.

Responsibilities

" Lead architect responsible for designing and developing scalable and highly available global core and cloud network architectures to meet the organizations business needs.

" Core network architecture and vision, ensure specific components are appropriately designed and leveraged.

" Evaluate alternative technologies and architectures in relation to Consolidated Communications' infrastructure needs.

" Manage complex activities simultaneously to short timescales.

" Develop scripts and processes to test, deploy and validate changes across all network infrastructure as code, leveraging Ansible and other approved corporate automation and orchestration platforms.

" Develop state of the art technology appropriate to deliver stable and scalable technical solutions.

" Collaborate with stakeholders to develop consensus, drive results, and execute projects across the organization on time and within budget.

" Develop and maintain standards and designs for Core network architecture.

" Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required.

" Work closely with senior management, and network engineering and operations teams.

" Act as an escalation engineer for high severity network related production issues, work with engineers and various vendors to identify tactical and strategic solutions.

Requirements

" Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or related field, such as Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent experience.

" 10+ years of proven experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale multi-vendor enterprise networks, project delivery with focus on performance optimization and scalability.

" CCIE or CCNP Routing and Switching certifications or equivalent are required.

" Network Automation and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Python, etc.) a plus.

" Expert level knowledge of IP Networking, Routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP), SDN (Cisco ACI, Arista Spine, NSX-T etc.), and micro-segmentation.

" Public Cloud network experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a must.

" Architect, design, and implement AWS cloud network solutions to support business requirements, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, transit gateways, and direct connect

" In-depth knowledge of AWS network services (VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, etc.)

" Experience with network flow export (Netflow, IPFIX, sFlow) and analysis

" Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)

" Analyzing, gathering, and auditing large-scale and complex data sets to uncover new trends and patterns that influence architecture direction.

" Extensive experience with planning, designing, and executing network hardware and software infrastructure.

" Deep knowledge on network management and monitoring platforms.

" Recommend network improvements, including cost/benefit analysis, to meet changing business requirements.

" Plan large-scale projects through vendor comparison and cost studies.

" Sharp troubleshooting faculties, deductive reasoning, and careful attention to detail.

" Independent and self-directed work ethic when participating in a collaborative environment.

" Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

" Dedicated commitment to service availability and quality user experience.

" Must be results driven with a strong sense of urgency.

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