Network Solution Architect

Title: Network Solution Architect

Location: Remote ( MUST already be local to Houston, TX)

Duration: Direct Hire

Work Requirements: US Citizens, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Qualified and interested candidates should email their resumes to Slater Davidson at (url removed).

Skillset / Experience:

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Network Solution Architect for one of its oil and gas clients in the Houston area. The Network Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and architecting IT network solutions and providing technical support as a level of escalation for the operations teams.

Responsibilities for this role include:

The role includes projects planning and implementation in global Data Centers and global network backbone, in addition to designing new solutions and providing strategic blueprints of the future network modernization and digitation.

The role will also provide level operational support as an escalation point to the operational teams for the complex operational network issues and incidents.

Under broad direction, focus on one or more major systems, technology stacks, or products specific either to a Product Service Line or Major Corporate Function.

Also focus on architecture that crosses multiple projects while supporting Solution Architects on individual solutions.

Execute analysis and design tasks required to develop the Enterprise Architecture (EA) discipline and to ensure that it is leveraged.

Assist with governance activities associated with ensuring EA compliance.

Ensure that solution delivery life cycle efforts leverage all aspects of enterprise architecture (EA).

Consult with solution development projects to harmonize systems and/or infrastructure with the EA.

Ensure that individual solution architecture design and analysis work (particularly as specific solutions are created or upgraded in projects by project architects or solution architects) is documented in a structured fashion matching the EA framework and is stored in a common place.

Guide solution decisions for the enterprise by analyzing technology and business trends and strategy.

Define principles and models to guide solution decisions for the enterprise.

Define key solution portfolios and ensure they are managed either by heading that activity directly or by establishing and then supporting asset-centric portfolio management disciplines (for such solution portfolios as application, service- oriented architecture SOA service or shared infrastructure).

Develop and execute road maps describing the evolution of assigned enterprise solution portfolios from current state to future state.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred, or 8+ years of experience in Network Engineering/ Architecture

Experience:

MUST be highly proficient in Network Design for Global Network Infrastructure.

Cisco Networking:

MPLS network design/ support

Routing Protocols OSPF, BGP, etc.,

LAN design and deployment for large campus networks

WAN design and deployment for global networks.

Cisco SD-WAN design and deployment

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality are our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at (url removed).

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