Network Architect, Information Systems

CHOC • Orange, CA

1d • $133,827 - $220,792 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for designing, supporting, managing and maintaining all aspects of the network infrastructure. This includes LAN/WAN, wireless technologies, network security, VoIP, and datacenter switching. The Network Architect engages in architecture definition, planning, technology direction, project management as well as mentoring of network engineers. This position works closely with clients, vendors, carriers and other technical and non-technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements and develop options, recommendations and associated cost benefits, while providing engineering design for implementations. This position will research, evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies for data, video and voice networks. Assess emerging technologies and make recommendations to information technology management. Oversee, certify and assist in implementation and support of the enterprise wide network.

Requirements

• Five years' experience designing complex networks configured with high availability.
• Managing Cisco routers & switches, wireless technologies, cabling systems, firewalls, UPS power systems, SNMP.
• Experience in designing network infrastructure, working with all aspects of configuring routers & switches, hardware & software upgrades, network protocols, LAN/WLAN/WAN based networks.
• Network design, Cisco routers, switches, VPN concentrators, firewalls, wireless access points, IDS, CiscoWorks, WLSE and High Availability redundant designing.
• Skills in working with desktop devices (PCs, printers, VTs) & windows operating system.
• Strong task & project management skills.
• Strong ability to resolve problems effectively & efficiently.
• Strong oral & written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully perform administrative responsibilities necessary to comply with Organization & IS policies, procedures & standards.
• Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or commensurate equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Eight years' experience designing complex networks configured with high availability.
• Experience in complex infrastructure projects both as a lead and technical resource.
• Strong teamwork abilities with multiple IS groups & departmental user groups.
• Certification can be in progress, but prefer candidate w/ completed certification or equivalent experience in CCNP, CCIE and/or Aruba ACxx.
• Master's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Designing, supporting, managing and maintaining all aspects of the network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, wireless technologies, network security, VoIP, and datacenter switching.
• Engaging in architecture definition, planning, technology direction, and project management.
• Mentoring network engineers.
• Working closely with clients, vendors, carriers, and other technical and non-technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements.
• Developing options, recommendations, and associated cost benefits.
• Providing engineering design for implementations.
• Researching, evaluating, and recommending new tools and technologies for data, video, and voice networks.
• Assessing emerging technologies and making recommendations to information technology management.
• Overseeing, certifying, and assisting in the implementation and support of the enterprise-wide network.

Benefits

• CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior