Core Network Architect - hybrid 1 day

Core Network Solutions Architect

Jersey City, NJ - Hybrid, at least 1 day a week on site, location, EST

Long term project

About the role

The Core and Cloud Solutions Architect will be responsible for architecture, design, implementation of core network solutions on-prem and cloud with a strong focus on multi-site architecture. We are seeking a highly skilled Core Network Architect with expertise in Cisco and Arista Software Defined Network (SDN) Infrastructures. This role requires a deep understanding of data center and cloud interconnectivity, network troubleshooting, and the ability to work on complex network issues. Passionate about infrastructure automation through software together with solid hands-on experience of network automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead architect responsible for designing and developing scalable and highly available global core and cloud network architectures to meet the organizations business needs.
• Core network architecture and vision, ensure specific components are appropriately designed and leveraged.
• Evaluate alternative technologies and architectures in relation to Consolidated Communications' infrastructure needs.
• Manage complex activities simultaneously to short timescales.
• Develop scripts and processes to test, deploy and validate changes across all network infrastructure as code, leveraging Ansible and other approved corporate automation and orchestration platforms.
• Develop state of the art technology appropriate to deliver stable and scalable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop consensus, drive results, and execute projects across the organization on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain standards and designs for Core network architecture.
• Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required.
• Work closely with senior management, and network engineering and operations teams.
• Act as an escalation engineer for high severity network related production issues, work with engineers and various vendors to identify tactical and strategic solutions.

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