NETWORK ARCHITECT - CCIE

 

JOB DESCRIPTION…

Location: Chicago, IL

Level: Principal

Summary

A Network Architect can analyze, diagram, diagnose, design, and troubleshoot complex network environments with a focus on network security. A Network Architect has deep experience with critical/core network equipment and the ability to monitor system performance with a focus on scaling data center operations to meet organizational growth.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and lead the design/implementation of a robust, secure, and scalable network as it relates to data center operations

  • Assist in maintaining, configuring, installing, and testing network architecture, design, hardware, and software; Includes but not limited to routers, switches, and firewalls

  • Assist in monitoring, collecting, and preparing statistical data for analysis on security monitoring, network performance, and availability (monitoring of network device logs, monitoring of port statistics)

  • Document and diagram existing network environment(s), schematically depicting communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission, and signaling links and protocols. This may include creating new diagrams or updating existing diagrams

  • Where necessary, provide guidance support and for rearchitecting network configurations based on industry best practice approaches

  • Lead the design and support the implementation of network hardening tasks

  • Perform day to day administration and operational functions of the network environment

    (depending upon the project assignment)

  • Responsible for day-to-day level 3 problem troubleshooting and resolution of the networking

    environment (properly escalating problems when the need arises)

  • Provide network assistance to staff when required

  • Assist other team members in executing various project tasks

  • Ensure new software/products are implemented in accordance with client requirements and/or

    industry best practices

  • Configure, test, implement, and troubleshoot data network systems to support all aspects of the

    daily operations

    Requirements

  • Applicant should have a 4-year degree (or equivalent technical certifications)

  • At least 15+ years of network-related experience

  • Certified CCIE (written/lab) is required

  • Extensive hands-on experience in a 5,000+ user environment with core switch experience, WAN

    experience, Enterprise workstations, Servers, Active Directory, and Group Policy Objects

  • Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience with network architecture and protocols

  • Customer contact experience with demonstrated ability to provide superior support to external customers

  • Experience working for a top tier consulting firm

  • A drivers License is required

  • Experience with:

    • Multi-vendor Internetworking technologies (routers, switches, firewalls).

    • Network and architecture protocols (including but not limited to TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, BGP)

    • WAN technologies

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.