Network Architect

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Base pay range

$64,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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Network Architect Responsibilities:

• Design and plan computer systems networks as part of a dynamic team of network architects.
• Oversee the daily operation of the organization's network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineers.
• Ensure network infrastructure compliance with industry standards and security best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.
• Monitor network performance and capacity, identify bottlenecks or issues, and optimize performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of network designs, configurations, and procedures for troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades.

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Proven experience in network architecture, design, and implementation.
• Deep knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and encryption.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Solid theoretical knowledge of computer science fundamentals.
• Experience with ACI-Fabric, SD-WAN Fabric, Gigamon Fabric, F5 Load Balancer, Infoblox (DHCP, DNS, IPAM, NTP), Nexus VPC, Stacking, DMVPN, Cisco Routing & Switching.

Disclaimer

HCL is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing fair employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected categories, in accordance with applicable laws. Concerns about discrimination should be reported to [email protected].

Compensation and Benefits

Pay depends on location, skills, experience, education, and other factors. The role may include performance bonuses and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance, employee assistance, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Information Technology, Consulting, Other
• Industries: IT System, Custom Software Development, Software Development