Network Architect

The Network Architect is responsible for providing technical expertise, using networking and operating systems aptitude, and acting as a project manager and escalation resource for all technical tasks.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, use networking and operating systems aptitude, and act as a project manager and escalation resource for all technical tasks.


• Participate in kickoff meetings, build solution implementation roadmaps, and collaborate with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Senior Engineers to ensure successful execution of project plans.


• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, career development and feedback for performance management to a highly technical team.


• Responsible for the architecture, design, roadmap, standardization, availability, security, and the support of all network infrastructure devices and services. Design and build leading-edge proof-of-concept (POC).


• Research and analyze current industry best practices, new technologies, and information security developments that aid in the detection and mitigation of critical deficiencies.


• Oversee strategic planning, creation, execution, and completion of projects that align with the business needs, continuity, and growth. Stay informed on the latest industry trends and solution capabilities.


• Ensure project milestones and goals are met promptly and effectively.


• Act as the highest escalation point within the engineering department for chronic or unknown network issues.


• Measure and report on network capacity, health, and performance.


• Communicate progress updates timely and effectively to stakeholders and service partners as appropriate.


• Direct leading edge practices, tools, and technology heavily leveraging automation.


• Provide mentorship to the team as the lead technical resource.


• Establish best practices and policies for network system design and implementation.


• Support multiple ongoing projects while collaborating with team to prioritize key tasks and milestones.


• Maintain and create documentation templates, which include Design and AS-Built documentation.


• Build understanding of Cisco technologies, not just across networking, but collaboration, cloud, IoT and security.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technologies or related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training


• At least 5 years’ experience with network and infrastructure technologies in service providers or large-scale networks


• At least 5 years’ experience with internet routing protocols and concepts and network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and Junos


• Detail-oriented, organized, inquisitive, and open to learning from all sources


• Experience with all facets of the system implementation process of system design, configuration, customization, integration, testing and support


• Experience designing, developing and deploying Triple Play Service Provider Architecture and/or large enterprise networks


• Strong understanding of technical troubleshooting methodology


• Excellent IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols


• Experience with major router platforms (specifically with Cisco ASR 9000 Series and Juniper MX/PTX Series)


• CCIE Service Provider/Data Center/Enterprise preferred


• Automation via Bash/shell scripting and Perl/Python programming

Benefits:
We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans


• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)


• Paid Volunteer Time


• Paid Parental Leave


• Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service


• Employee Referral Bonuses


• Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks

Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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