As a Senior Architect, you will be responsible for leading, planning, designing and implementing LAN, WAN and security engagements. The successful candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing multi-vendor network infrastructures including routers, switches and firewalls.
Must live in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire or Rhode Island and go to client sites about 50% of the time.
Responsibilities: - Post sales technical delivery and engineering of Cisco LAN, WAN and security solutions
- Design and implement next generation security solutions including Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls
- Design and implement secure access to network resources for both wired and wireless clients utilizing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- Design and implement software defined network architecture including Cisco ACI, DNA Center, SD Access and SD WAN
- Design and implement Cisco Data Center and Campus network solutions that accurately reflect the customer stated objectives
Job Knowledge/Skills:
- Understand highly available, resilient, and scalable network infrastructure and services
- Proficiency with TCP/IP, sub-netting, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, NAT
- Proficient with IP Routing Protocols (OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, BGP), QoS, Multicast, MPLS
- Ability to perform troubleshooting and analysis throughout the seven-layer OSI reference model
- Experience with network security design and implementation including NextGen firewall/DMZ configuration
- Exceptional written and interpersonal communications skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
Education and Experience:
- BS in Computer Science or related technical degree required, or equivalent experience
- 5 years practical experience implementing Cisco wired and wireless network infrastructures
- Experience with Cisco ISR Routers, and Cisco Ethernet switching including Nexus Data Center switches and Catalyst Campus switches
- Desired certifications:
- Cisco CCNP
- Cisco CCIE Route/Switch or equivalent experience
- Cisco CCIE - Security
Senior Network Architect / New England - Full Time Only - Delivery