Network Architect

Hotwire Communications Ltd • Fort Lauderdale, FL

18d

About The Position

The Network Architect will provide technical leadership, utilize networking and operating systems aptitude, and act as a project manager and escalation resource for all technical tasks. This role involves participating in kickoff meetings, building solution implementation roadmaps, and collaborating with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Senior Engineers to ensure successful execution of project plans. The architect will also provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, career development, and feedback for performance management to a highly technical team. Responsibilities include the architecture, design, roadmap, standardization, availability, security, and support of all network infrastructure devices and services, as well as designing and building leading-edge proof-of-concept (POC) solutions. The role requires researching and analyzing current industry best practices, new technologies, and information security developments to detect and mitigate critical deficiencies. Additionally, the architect will oversee strategic planning, creation, execution, and completion of projects aligned with business needs, continuity, and growth, while staying informed on the latest industry trends and solution capabilities. Ensuring project milestones and goals are met promptly and effectively, acting as the highest escalation point for chronic or unknown network issues, and measuring/reporting on network capacity, health, and performance are key duties. Communication of progress updates to stakeholders and service partners, directing leading-edge practices, tools, and technology with a focus on automation, and providing mentorship as the lead technical resource are also essential. Establishing best practices and policies for network system design and implementation, supporting multiple ongoing projects while prioritizing tasks, and maintaining/creating documentation templates (including Design and AS-Built documentation) are required. A strong understanding of Cisco technologies across networking, collaboration, cloud, IoT, and security is necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technologies or related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
• At least 5 years’ experience with network and infrastructure technologies in service providers or large-scale networks
• At least 5 years’ experience with internet routing protocols and concepts and network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and Junos
• Detail-oriented, organized, inquisitive, and open to learning from all sources
• Experience with all facets of the system implementation process of system design, configuration, customization, integration, testing and support
• Experience designing, developing and deploying Triple Play Service Provider Architecture and/or large enterprise networks
• Strong understanding of technical troubleshooting methodology
• Excellent IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols
• Experience with major router platforms (specifically with Cisco ASR 9000 Series and Juniper MX/PTX Series)
• Automation via Bash/shell scripting and Perl/Python programming

Nice To Haves

• CCIE Service Provider/Data Center/Enterprise preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, use networking and operating systems aptitude, and act as a project manager and escalation resource for all technical tasks.
• Participate in kickoff meetings, build solution implementation roadmaps, and collaborate with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Senior Engineers to ensure successful execution of project plans.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, career development and feedback for performance management to a highly technical team.
• Responsible for the architecture, design, roadmap, standardization, availability, security, and the support of all network infrastructure devices and services. Design and build leading-edge proof-of-concept (POC).
• Research and analyze current industry best practices, new technologies, and information security developments that aid in the detection and mitigation of critical deficiencies.
• Oversee strategic planning, creation, execution, and completion of projects that align with the business needs, continuity, and growth. Stay informed on the latest industry trends and solution capabilities.
• Ensure project milestones and goals are met promptly and effectively.
• Act as the highest escalation point within the engineering department for chronic or unknown network issues.
• Measure and report on network capacity, health, and performance.
• Communicate progress updates timely and effectively to stakeholders and service partners as appropriate.
• Direct leading edge practices, tools, and technology heavily leveraging automation.
• Provide mentorship to the team as the lead technical resource.
• Establish best practices and policies for network system design and implementation.
• Support multiple ongoing projects while collaborating with team to prioritize key tasks and milestones.
• Maintain and create documentation templates, which include Design and AS-Built documentation.
• Build understanding of Cisco technologies, not just across networking, but collaboration, cloud, IoT and security.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks

What This Job Offers

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