Network Architect

Overview

Network Architect - San Diego, CA

Why Bird Rock Systems

At Bird Rock Systems, we take pride in being named one of the Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces Award winners and Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies. Our dynamic journey to success is fueled by a team of passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. We're more than a workplace; we're a community of fun-loving people dedicated to excellence.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Best Workplace Awards:
  Bird Rock Systems is honored to be recognized as one of San Diego Business Journal's Best Places to Work and Inc.'s Best Workplaces, highlighting our commitment to fostering a positive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
• Fast-Paced Growth:
  As an Inc. 5000 honoree, we're committed to driving innovation and pushing boundaries. Join us to be part of a dynamic and ever-evolving company.
• Vibrant Company Culture:
  We believe in creating an environment where work feels like fun. Our team is more than colleagues – we're friends who collaborate, support, and celebrate together.
• Core Values:
  Our values define us. Loyalty, work/life balance, Kaizen (continuous improvement), unwavering integrity, exceptional customer service, and giving back to our community are the cornerstones of Bird Rock Systems.

Must be based in San Diego or Orange County, CA. This is a hybrid position, requiring you to work onsite at customer locations in Southern California area at least 1-2 days per week.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated hands-on Network Architect to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure for our clients. Additionally, you will provide sales support by assisting in the technical aspects of client proposals and presentations. This is a hybrid position, requiring you to work onsite at customer locations in the San Diego and other Southern California areas at least 1-2 days per week.

• Design, deploy, and troubleshoot complex enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
• Implement network security measures to protect data and systems.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their networking needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Assist the sales team with technical expertise during client meetings and proposal development.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams.
• Automate network tasks using Python and other scripting languages.
• Create as-built documentation and provide over-the-shoulder training to customers for newly implemented solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and industry trends.
• Create raving fans by delivering exceptional service to customers, coworkers, and partners.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering or a related role.
• Proficiency in Python for network automation and scripting.
• Strong understanding of all the layers of the OSI model.
• Hands-on experience with network switches, routers, and wireless, including Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, and HPE/Aruba.
• Hands-on experience with network security tools, including:
  • Firewalls:
    Design and configure (e.g., Cisco Firepower, Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
  • VPNs:
    Design and configure connections for remote access and site-to-site communication.
• Experience with multicasting, including configuring and troubleshooting multicast routing protocols, multicast addressing and group management.
• To show us you’ve read this posting carefully, please answer the following question in your application:
  You’re in a race and you pass the person in second place. What place are you in now?
• Effective troubleshooting using packet captures
• Certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, JNCIP, Azure Network Engineer.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.