Network Architect

Job Summary

The Network Architect Installs, configures, and supports an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), cloud computing, and Internet systems. Monitors network to ensure network availability and performance to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. Monitors and tests Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. Assists with network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

Work Performed and Job Requirements

• Install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, and other network devices.
• Configure and maintain cloud network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues including but not limited to routing/switching issues, wireless issues, performance degradation, firewall issues.
• Maintain the performance of the network by analyzing performance metrics such as latency, throughput, and other network resources.
• Deploy routine software/firmware upgrades, config audits and device hardening.
• Identify ways to improve the network performance and help to develop configuration standards for improved administration.
• Work with third party vendor support teams to implement new solutions or technologies.
• Work with carriers to implement or troubleshoot WAN and internet circuits and telephony.
• Perform network integration tasks with newly acquired networks, such as site surveys and standardization planning.
• Curate network monitoring and automation platforms such as Solarwinds, FortiManager, and Meraki.
• Produce and maintain network diagrams such as layer 1-3 topologies, data flows, and boundary diagrams.
• Maintain other documentation such as switchport maps, IPAM, ISP circuits, and asset inventory.
• Maintain the security of the network by implementing and enforcing HMA’s IT security policies.
• Travel occasionally to branch office or data center locations to perform hardware refreshes or other network hands-on tasks.

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer information systems, computer science, or related field is required.

Experience

Minimum 4 years’ experience designing, configuring, monitoring, diagnosing/troubleshooting and remediating network performance problems.  Experience with SNMP monitoring platforms such as Solarwinds Orion, PRTG, etc.

CCNP Enterprise/R&S or similar industry certifications are highly desired.

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Fortinet Technologies: Fortigate, FortiSwitch, FortiAnalyzer, FortiCloud, FortiClient VPN, FortiManager
• Other Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Sonicwall
• Other Switches: Dell, HPE, Cisco, and Juniper switch models
• Azure Networking: vnet peering, expressroute, load balancers, and route tables
• Other cloud networking environments and technologies, such as AWS
• Other VPN Technologies, such as Cisco Anyconnect, Sonicwall NetExtender, and Palo Alto GlobalProtect

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced comprehensive knowledge of
  • OSI model.
  • switching fundamentals such as 802.1q, Spanning Tree, LLDP, ARP, LACP, etc.
  • routing fundamentals such as routing protocols, metrics, forwarding decisions, ACLs, route maps, etc.
  • tunneling mechanisms such as IKE, IPSEC and SSL VPN.
  • zone-based firewall policy.
• Knowledge of
  • common TCP and UDP ports.
  • policy-based routing and SDWAN concepts.
  • Microsoft Azure and/or AWS networking.
  • Authentication protocols such as RADIUS, LDAP, SAML SSO, MFA.
  • physical network technologies such as SMF, MMF, UTP, RJ45, Coaxial, Cross-over vs Straight-through.
  • using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
  • hardware and software installation, testing, and operation.
• Demonstrated skills in
  • project management oversight.
  • excellent attention to detail.
  • Exceptional oral and written communications
  • Superior interpersonal skills.
• Ability to
  • multi-task and adhere to strict deadlines.
  • manage significant recurring responsibilities with unpredictable short-term demands.
  • handle confidential information in a discrete manner.
  • work extended hours when deadlines are approaching.
  • read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Work Aids and Equipment Used

Computer, printer, copier, scanner, fax, telephone, web conferencing.

Working Conditions

Work is sedentary in nature and performed in an office environment.  Frequent travel to client sites and HMA offices.  Involves frequent contact with staff and clients.  Work may be stressful at times. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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