Network Architect (Irving)

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Position Overview :

The Senior Network Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing the organization's network infrastructure. This role demands extensive hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, and Palo Alto hardware, with a specialized focus on wireless networks and deployments. The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading network modernization projects and conducting comprehensive site surveys. Additionally, the Senior Network Architect will lead and mentor a team of network engineers, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and project goals. This role ensures the network meets high-performance, scalability, and security requirements, supporting both current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Ensure the network infrastructure supports scalability, performance, and security, aligning with business goals.
• Lead efforts in network modernization, leveraging best practices and state-of-the-art solutions.
• Design and deploy wireless networks, ensuring coverage, performance, and security meet or exceed industry standards.
• Conduct detailed site surveys for wireless deployments, ensuring optimal placement of access points and minimal interference.
• Troubleshoot and resolve wireless network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless user experience.
• Work with third-party vendors and internal teams to deploy wireless networks efficiently and securely.
• Configure and manage hardware across Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, and Palo Alto platforms.
• Ensure seamless integration of network components with cloud and on premises infrastructure.
• Stay updated with the latest technology trends and vendor solutions to recommend the best-fit hardware for the organization.
• Lead network modernization projects, including migrations, upgrades, and large-scale deployments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including IT leadership and external partners, to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgetary constraints.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to other network engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Design networks with robust security protocols, utilizing firewall technologies (such as Palo Alto) to safeguard against threats.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, industry best practices, and internal security policies.
• Proactively monitor the network for performance issues, implementing upgrades and fixes as necessary.
• Analyze current network configurations and propose enhancements to improve resilience, security, and performance.
• Lead and mentor a team of network engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance environment, ensuring the team meets architectural and project goals.
• Coordinate team efforts to ensure the successful execution of network projects.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience :

8+ years of experience in network architecture, with a strong emphasis on wireless network design and deployment.

Proven experience working with Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, and Palo Alto hardware.

Extensive hands-on experience with network modernization projects.

Certifications : Cisco CCNP / CCIE, Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX), and Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) are highly desirable.

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