Consulting Architect

ADVANCED NETWORK MANAGEMENT INC • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

ANM is seeking a Consulting Architect to join our exceptional team. ANM is a fast-growing IT consulting firm focused on building long-term, customer-focused relationships. We offer engineering excellence and quality customer service with a local focus. Our specialties include designing, developing, and deploying solutions for enterprise networking, data center & and cloud, collaboration, security, audiovisual, and Salesforce.

We are looking for Consulting Architect who will be responsible for working with our customers to design, document, and implement robust networking solutions. This position is our top level and requires a blend of technical competence, teamwork, and customer service skills to successfully run a Post-Sale Professional Services engagement from project assignment to project closure. The Consulting Architect leverages ANM’s Technical Lead team members, Project Management Office, Managed Services team, and industry-leading technologies to implement optimal solutions and deliver value to our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, management, business or a related field OR equivalent work experience.
• Cisco networking industry experience and knowledge of products and protocols.
• CCNP cert required.
• Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, and Juniper wireless experience required.
• Knowledge of Network Security / Cisco firewalls is required.
• Create High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) Documentation.
• Create Change Window (CAB) Method of Procedure (MOP) Documentation.
• Strong verbal communication skills, work ethic, and a positive attitude.
• Experienced in presenting solutions to Engineers, Management, Directors, and C-Level
• Experienced with assisting Presale Engineers with project Scope / LOE
• Travel may be required for this position. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and motor vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

• CCIE-R&S or CCIE-Enterprise is Desired.
• Advanced Networking with complex design experience highly desired.
• Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills with Routing/Switching/Wireless across Cisco platforms is highly desired.
• Advanced expertise in Wifi network design, analysis, and optimization utilizing the Ekahau / Sidekick2 tools. Pre and post survey reporting.
• Other wireless platforms such as Ubiquiti, Ruckus, and Fortinet highly desired.
• Configure and troubleshoot WLC controllers and AP’s. Extensive hands-on knowledge of complex wireless design, implementation, and support
• Familiarity with Cisco ACI, SDWAN, and DNA Center/SD Access is highly desired.
• Knowledge of Network Management Systems (Cisco PI/DNAC, Solarwinds, Netbrain etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Acts as a technical implementation lead/SME for an assigned project and works closely with the project manager and customer to complete project tasks.
• Generates and implements network configurations, follows the project test plan and completes project documentation for the assigned networking projects.
• Ensures smooth transition of documentation to the Managed Services team as required.
• Performs analysis and diagnosis of networking problems.
• Provides third-level technical support for routing, switching, security, and wireless technologies for ANM customers.
• Effectively utilizes moderate lab setups to recreate and solve problems.
• Uses knowledge of technology, products, and services to build enterprise networking solutions.
• Invests time in continued education to learn new networking/security technologies and keep certifications current.
• Will assist the Pre-Sales team with solution designs during customer engagement

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, short-term and Long-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Recognition Rewards
• Career training geared towards professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree