Sr. Network Services Architect

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The candidate will be expected to support Network Services portfolio, and work in a cross-organisational setting to ratify services and use-cases across the global enterprise Network. The candidate must demonstrate industry knowledge in Software Defined infrastructure, cloud strategies, data-center and WAN technologies, load balancing, and automation development and work flows. The candidate will be required to develop reference architectures, support existing standards.

• Bachelor's degree in information technology preferred or related work experience
• Minimum 15 years of experience working with enterprise network solutions, to include cloud and remote networks, Software defined network solutions, automation, routing, switching, VoIP, Wi-Fi, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Network or Solution Architect in an enterprise network financial sector preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in other areas of Information Technology security (Palo Alto), cloud proxy (Zscaler/Netskope), Load-balancing (F5), compute, operating systems, application infrastructure, and development, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying large enterprise solutions around Cisco ACI, Aruba Switching/Routing, Aruba Wireless, Aruba Clearpass (NAC), Aruba Edge/Silver peak, and Cisco Nexus DC Portfolio
• Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying Aruba solutions at the enterprise level for SDWAN, SDLAN, WiFi, and NAC with demonstrated use of Central and Orchestration SAAS solutions from Aruba
• Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying enterprise solutions with Arista data center portfolio using Cloud Vision automation and orchestration
• Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying enterprise solutions around F5 data center portfolio (LTM, GTM), with demonstrated use of AppViewX
• Able to ascertain business requirements, research and identify solutions, and make recommendations supported by a properly developed business case that includes technical feasibility, costs, benefits, etc.
• Able to develop Business Cases, Cost Structure, Scopes of works, and Build of Materials associated with both projects and BAU work.
• Able to develop and execute project / deployment plans that meet scope, time, cost, and quality requirements
• Able to quickly assess, mitigate risk, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues utilizing industry standard tools to include packet analyzers. (Net Brain, Net Scout, Open Text Network Automation, Spectrum)
• Able to develop processes and documentation according to the needs of the organization in support of operations, compliance, design templates, etc.
• Able to provide technical leadership and strategic direction in alignment with Security, compliance, and firm objectives
• Able to establish and maintain professional relationships throughout the organization and with vendors
• Able to collaborate and influence others, to include peers, leaders, and vendors
• Able to mentor and build the technical skills of others, and foster a strong and collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of network theory, services, routing, standards, and security; capability to interpret and apply network performance optimization and measurements.
• Champions innovation and leads change at an enterprise level
• Lead Audit and compliance reporting efforts, and develop remediation plans
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills an able to operate as a level 3 resource during outage and incident situations and prepare root cause analysis
• Excellent collaboration and communication (listening, written and verbal) skills
• Ability to multi-task and participate in large, complex, and concurrent projects
• Able to lead small groups in the delivery of technology solutions
• Strong understanding of project management concepts
• Detail oriented and possess excellent research skills.

• Self-starter, thoughtful technology leader, and able to operate…