Senior Network Architect

Company: ClientSolv Technologies
Location: Rochester
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

ClientSolv Technologies is an IT solution firm with over a decade of experience serving Fortune 1000 companies, public sector and small to medium sized companies. ClientSolv Technologies is a woman-owned and operated company that is certified as a WMBE, 8a firm by the Federal government's Small Business Administration. Job Description We are seeking a Senior Network Architect for a contract-to-hire role in Rochester, NH. In this role, you will be responsible for--technical expertise, strategic planning and recommendations to executive management for new technologies and network applications in response to business needs. You will apply--complex design principles and methodologies--to ensure cost-effective and optimal use of resources and technology without jeopardizing network integrity.-- Responsibilities

• Evaluate alternative technologies and architectures in relation to the organization's infrastructure needs.
• Interface with management and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements.
• Design and manage the rollout of critical network infrastructures to support company products and services, on both a strategic (long term) and tactical (immediate term) level.
• Perform analytical, technical, cost analysis and CAPEX development work in the planning, design, installation and on-going administration and management of company core data networks.
• Ensure that network infrastructure is fully documented and performing as required for internal and customer SLA guarantees and expectations by means of specific metrics and measurements.
• Provide technical expertise to Product Development to develop new product strategies and enhance existing product sets. Qualifications
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN support and engineering design for voice, data and video networks at Access, Aggregation, and Core network locations.
  • General Knowledge of best practices with using switching interfaces such as GR-303 and TR-08. Also knowledge of SS7, AIN, LNP, etc.
  • Thorough understanding of modern service provider TCP/IP data networks using standards and technologies including but not limited to: MPLS, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP4, STP, RSTP, 802.1q, 802.1ah, ADSL2+, VDSL2, GPON
  • Working knowledge of cloud service environments (VMWare, Kubernetes, VNFs, Docker/Containers)
  • Superior knowledge, skills and experience with Cisco routing hardware, software, protocols etc.
  • Strong working knowledge of structured cabling systems, network facilities, electrical, UPS, etc.
  • Ability to work alone as an individual contributor, as a technical lead and as a participant in a team environment.
  • Router, Switch and IP configuration experience is required.
  • Working knowledge of VoIP networks (Metaswitch and Broadworks) a plus Education/Experience -- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Network Engineering with five or more years directly related experience in a telecommunications service provider network. (Proven technical experience may be substituted for educational requirement). Additional Information This--contract to hire role will be located onsite in Rochester, NH.

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