Network Architect

ONEOK • OK REMOTE LOCATION, OK

1d • Remote

About The Position

ONEOK is looking for a Network Architect to join the Network Services/Design team with the focus on designing and implementing core network solutions. This role provides the opportunity to work with a wide range of network technologies within routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and wireless. The role also involves evaluating and advising on the latest technology trends related to IoT, cloud, and network automation. This Network Architect will play a key role in developing/deploying solutions that improve ONEOK’s network security as well as address changing needs within the business. The skills that are required to have success in this role include strong collaboration and communication skills, as well as a deep technical understanding of the network technologies used by ONEOK.

Requirements

• 8+ years in networking, with at least three of those leading network design projects
• Cisco professional or expert level certifications, or IT related bachelor’s degree a plus
• Ability to work well on cross-functional teams and reliably complete assigned action items
• Ability to effectively communicate/coordinate w/ key stakeholders when implementing network changes
• Ability to effectively communicate with leadership on ongoing projects and advise on strategic decisions
• Experience working on DMZ environments and solid technical knowledge of load balancers and firewalls
• Experience creating and deploying enterprise-wide network routing designs
• Experience designing and deploying enterprise solutions for Wi-Fi
• Experience w/ datacenter architectures involving VXLAN leaf/spine as well as traditional layer2 leaf/spine
• Understanding of network programming technologies (Python, REST, GitHub, JSON, etc.) a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in computer sciences or an equivalent combination of the following formal education and job-related experience.
• The level of knowledge needed for this position is typically obtained with ten plus years of experience in a discipline relevant to core IT architecture.
• Ability to apply arithmetic and computer math
• Ability to interact, advise, guide, train and communicate effectively
• Ability to communicate and/or exchange information; conduct oral presentations

Nice To Haves

• Cisco professional or expert level certifications
• IT related bachelor’s degree
• Understanding of network programming technologies (Python, REST, GitHub, JSON, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from business units, Information Security, and IT/OT infrastructure groups
• Lead efforts to evaluate new technologies and select new technology vendors
• Develop new network designs/architectures with input from technical peers
• Deploy/implement network solutions for LAN/WAN, firewall, load balancing, and wireless technologies
• Create design documentation such as as-built diagrams and descriptions of network standards/processes
• Assist with creating documentation for purposes of budgeting and presentations to IT leadership
• Act as highest escalation point for troubleshooting issues within the ONEOK network infrastructure

Benefits

• ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

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