Network Architect

Network Architect

Easton, PA

Hybrid is ok - 3 days on site

Some travel may be required between sites local to the main office (Lehigh Valley area)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Serve as overall architect and network solutions advisor to Crayola's internal business partners, as well as assisting with parent company (HMK) and external partners projects in support of business requirements.

Coordinate the physical installation and upgrade of routers, switches, VPN appliances, proxies, wireless, video, voice, firewalls and other network related equipment in support of Crayola's global Network. Implement future LAN / WAN technologies such as SDWAN and integrate on-prem and cloud technologies (AWS / Azure / SAP / etc) as required.

Integrate Crayola's Wide Area Network (WAN) with its Local Area Networks (LANs) including future disaster recovery sites; plan, design and install connecting LANs; assist in maintaining high level LAN / WAN integrity with high availability / redundancy; and configure new LAN equipment connections.

Assist Snr I&O Manager to develop yearly budget planning and ensure adherence to this budget, taking corrective action as necessary.

Maintain and configure WAN for optimum efficiency; collect and analyze WAN performance statistics; implement future WAN technologies; and make recommendations to Crayola Snr I&O Manager.

Troubleshoot and resolve multiple complex network service devices; network security devices; and telecommunications services that require escalation from network support; recommend solutions to mitigate future issues.

Document troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures for hardware and network problems.

Conduct testing of new / future technologies to keep Crayola up to date with technical needs / requirements.

Partner with Hallmark Information Security and Hallmark Network solutions to drive Crayola initiatives and Hallmark requests of Crayola.

Perform long-range capacity planning; make configuration, enhancement, and security recommendations.

Create and maintain VPN information, IP address management, and tracking and firewall rule-set administration / maintenance

JOB SPECIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems field, and / or related college degree (Required).

Minimum of 10+ years' experience in design / architecture of Network Management and implementation.

Applicable industry certifications (at least one required; multiple is preferred)

CCNP Routing & Switching certificate

CCDA / CCDP

CCNA / CCNP Security

CCNA / CCNP Wireless certifications

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure

(or equivalent certificate)

Required Cisco Experience (installing, configuring and maintaining)

Catalyst and Nexus series switch platform

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)

Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA)

Preferred Cisco Experience (installing, configuring and maintaining)

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)

Must have excellent written & verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Must have good documentation, analytical, design / architectural decision-making skills.

The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines and present a professional demeanor is essential.

Accountable for all day-to-day decision making for network specifications, maintenance, capacity planning, configuration, and upgrades.

Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values are key attributes.

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with consultants, vendors and others.

Ability to respond to issues on 24 / 7 basis. Ability to participate in on-call rotation for afterhours support.

Some travel is required.