Job Title: Senior Network Architect
Location: Remote but will have to travel to NYC NJ CT area (so they want candidates who live somewhere in that area)
Duration: Contract
Interview: Webex
Experience Level: Senior (10 years)
- Certifications Required:
- Expert Level Network Certification
- Palo Alto Networks Certifications
- Cisco Certifications
Job Summary:
- We are seeking a highly experienced and outgoing Senior Network Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in supporting network program and project for large and complex enterprise environments.
- This role requires a strong background in Cisco and Palo Alto Networks products project management and excellent communication ss. The ideal candidate is a selfstarter who is as comfortable working on the command line as they are briefing executive stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and support network program and project for large and complex enterprise environments.
- Lead and execute Ciscorelated projects ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Handle technical challenges and provide solutions for networkrelated issues.
- Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls including HA setup and integration into clical network infrastructure.
- Implement and manage routing protocols (EIGRP IGP EGP) and NAT configurations.
- Be an advisor to project managers for networkrelated projects ensuring timely and successful completion.
- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders both orally and in writing.
- Brief executive stakeholders on project progress and technical issues.
Required Ss and Experience:
- 10 years of experience in network program and project for large enterprise environments.
- Proficient in Cisco networking LAN WLAN
- Advanced working knowledge of Cisco 6500/4500 VSS switches and EIGRP configuration.
- Intermediate understanding of Cisco DNAC/Catalyst Center SDA (SDAccess) and STP reconvergence.
- Intermediate knowledge of Palo Alto Networks products and best practices.
- Ability to set up HA and interconnect Palo NGFW in different configurations
- Excellent oral and written communication ss.
- Outgoing personality and ability to work independently as a selfstarter.
- Comfortable working on the command line and briefing executive stakeholders.
Preferred Ss:
- Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS MS Azure and/or GCP.
- Advanced working knowledge of advanced Cisco networking concepts and best practices.
- Advanced working knowledge of BGP and advanced routing protocols.
Additional Information:
- This position requires strong problemsolving ss and the ability to handle technical challenges.
- The candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Travel requirement: 2550%.