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Form of workCherry Bekaert LLP is a nationally recognized CPA rm that provides guidance and support to help our clients move forward to reach their organizational goals. Cherry Bekaert, recently named to Forbes’ 2021 Best Accounting & Tax rms list, continues to grow and evolve as part of our commitment to making a difference for our people, clients, and communities.
We are seeking a Principal Network Architect to join our Digital Advisory, Managed Services team. In this role, you will manage multiple engagements, work as a member of a team to develop an understanding of clients’ business and project objectives, lead project work streams as assigned, and design and build traditional Data Center and Cloud-based Infrastructures. The role is suited to a candidate with an in-depth understanding of LAN/WAN/WLAN technologies including switching, routing, firewall, vpns, SDWAN, and MPLS, along with network monitoring and very strong troubleshooting skills. In the Cisco world, that would equate to a CCNP to CCIE level.
In addition, expertise and certification is preferred (however not required) in Azure Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services (IaaS, PaaS) such as Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Firewalls, Security, Azure AD, Azure SQL, VMs, Storage, Backup, Performance and related data center capabilities.
CANDIDATES MUST LIVE WITHIN A 1 HOUR DRIVE OF WORCESTER, MA
Responsibilities
- Design and build traditional data center networks and systems including LAN/WAN/WLAN Core, MDF, IDF networking topologies with components including TCP/IP Routing & Switching, VLAN, Trunking, ACLs, NAC, BGP, DNS, IPSEC, GRE, MPLS, SDWAN, EAP, WPA2, etc.
- Design and build robust wireless predictive and engineered designs with tools such as Ekahau
- Optimize Azure/AWS and Oce 365 environment with appropriate cost, performance, and security (e.g. VM Optimization, reserved instances, M365 F1 vs F3 vs E3 licensing).
- Assist other IT leaders in building the practice
- Identify improvements to IT documentation, network maps, processes/procedures, and tickets.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with the tenants and user access as 2nd or 3rd tier support
May also be exposed to:
- Design and build Azure Infrastructure and Platform Services (IaaS, PaaS) such as Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Firewalls, Security, Azure AD, Azure SQL, VMs, Storage, Backup, Performance, and related data center capabilities.
- Assist with design and build Microsoft 365 services including Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online, Endpoint Manager, and various information and security features such as Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Oce and Azure Information
Skills Required
- Attention to detail, self-starter
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable, personable, and customer-focused
- Desire to learn - independently and on the job
- Comfortable working with colleagues, consultants, and HW/SW vendors
- Effective time management
- Problem solving
Nice to Have Skills (Not Required)
- Azure Cloud Architect level experience
Licenses / Certifications
- (Not required but desired) CCIE
- (Not required but desired) CCNE or equivalent Network Architect Certification Required
- Meraki, Cisco, Fortinet, or Palo Alto experience preferred
- Bachelors degree required
What you can expect from us:
- Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
- The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
- A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
- Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
- Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
- Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
About Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit cbh.com/disclosure.
Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is $86.600 to $179,950. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.
Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at cbh.com/careers and follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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