Network Architect - Hybrid

A.C. Coy•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The A.C. Coy Company has an immediate opening for a Network Architect. This individual will provide leadership and oversight for technology integrations and will help to maintain enterprise network and security standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience working in complex network architectures with a focus on network performance, security, scalability, resiliency, and automation. This high-profile role will have an excellent salary and benefits package, as well as numerous professional development opportunities and the potential for a substantial bonus.

Requirements

7+ years of experience assisting in the maintenance and management of enterprise networking platforms
3+ years of experience in design and ownership of architectural changes at the enterprise level
Expert-level knowledge in the areas of network security, network architecture, design and implementation
Strong knowledge of Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and Fortinet products
Expertise in network best practices related to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Strong experience in the areas of IT Risk, change management, computer operations, information security administration, and network administration.
Expertise in the setup and delivery of network protocols, cryptography, and network security practices
Demonstrated knowledge of current tools/practices for developing and publishing policies, procedures, metrics and other information
Strong experience in network Cloud platforms - Azure, AWS, etc.
Expert technical acumen in the areas of network security, network architecture, design and implementation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related field
Industry certification from relevant industry Network manufacturers (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Fortinet)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage project teams in designing network solutions and translating network requirements into plans for both IT and business units, with a focus on network security
Participate in the strategic leadership committee and provide network reviews of technology environments and network standards delivery
Lead the integration of new and existing technical components safely and soundly into the operating environment
Drive changes in the current network operating environment that lead to operational efficiencies and improvements across multiple business units and technologies
Lead engagements with business units to define and integrate business requirements into the technology architecture landscape
Drive implementation of network standards and practices to support a strong security posture
Lead the design of network orchestration to automate key processes
Lead and manage the network program’s Agile SAFE sprint planning activities
Support teams in successfully delivering projects through established project management / SAFE agile processes
Identify process and operational improvements to extract further value from existing network security investments and to meet dynamic compliance and regulatory needs
Advise senior leadership on information protection and network principles
Responsible for the leading the organization’s network modernization and transformation to the cloud
Drives the effective delivery of the business continuity process (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) processes