Network Architect

Function:

Information Technology

Job Summary:

The Network Architect is responsible for designing developing and evolving the enterprise network architecture across on-premises cloud and hybrid environments providing technical leadership for LAN WAN wireless data center SD-WAN VPN and cloud networking technologies. This role defines network standards and reference architectures that ensure secure resilient scalable and highly available connectivity including Cisco networking SD-WAN Microsoft Azure networking cloud routing VPN load balancing firewalls and network segmentation. The Network Architect partners with Cloud Infrastructure Cybersecurity application teams and service providers to integrate network services across the enterprise while driving network modernization and automation.

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

• Design and troubleshoot enterprise level on-premises hybrid and cloud networks for the purpose of maximizing performance security and reliability (e.g. firewalls routers switches wireless access points controllers and vendor appliances)

• Define and promote enterprise level standards and guidelines that guide the design of network technology solutions across the enterprise Infrastructure

• Leads enterprise level projects with minimal supervision and guidance

• Design and troubleshoot enterprise level operational technologies that interact with the manufacturing control systems for the purpose of maximizing performance security and reliability

• Design Intrusion Detection and Prevent Systems (IDS/IPS).

• Works closely with IT site leads at various locations to ensure network and security solutions are operating as expected

• Monitors performance of network Infrastructure. Provide and implement recommendations for improvement.

• Understand and comply with established processes and procedures designed to support internal controls efforts including Change Control procedures across all modifications to the environment. Identify to management internal controls deficiencies

• Researches and evaluates new products maintains knowledge of emerging technologies for application to the enterprise. Provides technical consulting to management that may result in the selection installation and support of enterprise-wide Infrastructure

• Provides technical guidance and training to less experienced team members.

• Participates in On-Call rotation for after-hours support.

Supervisory Relationships:

• Position Reports To: Manager IT Network Operations

Incumbent Attributes:

• BS/BA in a related field or equivalent experience typically required to complete all essential job functions.

• Network certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Microsoft Azure certifications - associate level or higher are required.

• 10 or more years of related professional work experience is required to complete all essential job functions.

• Experience of and participation in the change process attending change board as a service desk or service management representative.

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and to collaborate with site leads to deliver against the organizations service goals in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with organization and time management skills.

Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $111400 - $156800.

The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education training skills qualifications competencies years of experience job-related knowledge and scope of the role and could be outside of the posted pay range.

In addition to base pay an incentive program is available to all full-time employees and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match dental and vision benefits a well-being incentive program 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employers contribution life and disability insurance paid time off programs and much more!

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