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Job Overview:
The Senior Network Architect will design, develop, and maintain functional and secure networks. He/She will mentor a team of engineers to troubleshoot and optimizing our networks for end users and network-based services.
The Senior Network Architect must have excellent problem-solving skills and a thorough knowledge of network administration, architecture, and data security.
The Senior Network Engineer's goal will be to establish and maintain networks that cater to B&H's business and customer needs.
Responsibilities:
- Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
- Configure and install software, servers, routers, firewalls, Load Balancers, Wi-Fi controllers and other network devices
- Monitor network performance and integrity.
- Resolve tier 3 support issues.
- Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness.
- Mentor team members on technical issues
- Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery)
- Communicate with users when needed.
- Maintain complete technical documentation.
- Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability.
- Coordinating scheduled upgrades
Requirements and skills:
- Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer
- Professional certification (e.g., CCNP, CCDP)
- Solid background in network administration and architecture
- In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)
- Familiarity with access control models and network security
- Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python, Perl)
- Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds network tools)
- Solid understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS)
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently.
- An ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- An ability to follow processes.
- Ability to create complex Visio diagrams.
- Organizational and mentoring skills
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.
