Senior Network Architect

Company Description

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

We are looking for a Senior Network Architect to join our Rexel team in Dallas, TX! (Hybrid)

Summary: The Senior Network Architect is responsible for assessing Rexel's current design and improving upon it from the ground-up. The Network Architect will design an architecture that is cost-effective, scalable, resilient, secure, and operationally ready. This will include both the datacenter network hosted at dual third-party sites, cloud platforms, as well as 550+ branches across the US. This role will be part of the Network team that is responsible for maintaining highly available network architectures that meet business objectives and SLAs.

Rexel is seeking an architect that is vendor agnostic and is comfortable with experimenting with vendors outside the big box network names to reduce cost and improve flexibility.

• Assess, evaluate and improve on Rexel's current network design in the branch and datacenters and recommend short-term improvements and plan out a redesign if necessary
• Assess Rexel's current network design in the branch and datacenters and recommend long-term technology/vendor pivots to avoid vendor lock and provide a strong ROI
• Analyze existing hardware, software, and networking systems to ensure maximum uptime
• Active/Active Dual WAN at datacenters and branches
• Resolve complex technical issues with networks, hardware, and software
• Optimize network hardware and circuits for performance
• Ensure all systems are secure by implementing best practices and applying security upgrades
• Create and present project plans to migrate network gear and configurations
• Perform product evaluation and present recommendations
• Develop designs that incorporates the following security related concepts (i.e. Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability):
  Security-by-design, collaboration with IT Security and Application teams, define secure configuration standards, adhere to Rexel security policies, assess and recommend solutions that a secure from segmentation, perimeter protection and hybrid-cloud networking perspectives, review vendors and products from a security posture perspective, and continually assess emerging cyber threats
• Design data, voice or video network hardware and systems; investigates and resolves network and hardware matters of significance; research, analyze, isolate, and proactively resolve issues before customer impacting
• Provide technical support on data, voice, or video networks for internal and/or external customers; answers technical questions; recommends and implements approved course of action. Provide technical leadership for data or voice network problem escalation and resolution
• Install and maintain distributed network facilities, including hardware, software, and system data. Install network applications on network servers or voice equipment; maintain, test, research, and resolve problems. Determine appropriate standard testing routines or scripts; may test various voice or data equipment such as routers, switches, voice mail, and call management system for maintenance
• Design, implement, and maintain various networks such as LAN, WAN, WIFI, and voice systems in accordance with specified requirements. Prepare data or voice network diagrams and drawings to document and assist in communicating current operational status of networks
• Perform data or voice network configurations and configuration changes of various voice or data equipment such as firewalls, routers, switches, voice gateways, etc. to enhance performance.
• Develop less experienced network personnel
• Prepare routine proposal documentation and information to meet customer requirements. Prepare routine cost analyses and vendor comparisons to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations, and measures feasibility of various approaches
• Ensure that the networks are protected from malware and viruses, identifying areas that might be under threat and areas where security can be improved, keeping up to date on ever-changing cyber-threats
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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