Network Architect (CJ Washington backfill)

Network Design & Architecture

• Leading the design of complex LAN/WAN/WLAN architectures.
• Concentration on WAN technologies preferred
• DWDM/OTN
• MPLS/Segment Routing (L3VPN, NG-MVPN, EVPN, PWE3, ISIS, OSPF, MP-BGP)
• ISP routing (multi-peered BGP with both transit and targeted service network integrations)
• Metro-Ethernet, * Experience in OT (operational technology) environments
• Creating scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions tailored to client needs.
• Ability to evaluate potential solutions and determine best options from an operational and provisioning perspective.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and integrating them into client environments.
• Ability to understand emerging technologies and leverage/adapt trends to meet client requirements
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients-translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Leading client meetings, presentations, and technical workshops.
• Providing strategic guidance on network modernization, cloud migration, and cybersecurity.
• Ability to assist clients with defining migration paths from current/legacy infrastructure to proposed next generation solutions
• Including evaluating existing infrastructure and developing strategies for optimizing it.
• Overseeing network deployments and upgrades, often across multiple sites.
• Development of implementation planning/execution documentation
• Oversight/IV&V of installation efforts to ensure quality and adherence to standards
• Ensuring proper configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems (likely Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Ciena).
• Development of configuration standards and tooling to permit staff resources to execute implementations efficiently
• Developing processes for conducting site surveys and planning for future installations.

Network Architecture/Engineering, Information Technology & Information Systems, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Optical Networking, Cisco Network Systems, Network Design, Network Routing, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), iMust have n-depth and hands-on experience with some of the protocols many of their customer base requires - multicast/anycast, ISIS, eBGP, various overlays utilized with MPLS. IPv6 experience.

Pay range: $80-$90hr; rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location and other factors.

Critical platforms are: Ciena Waveserver, Cisco NCS 1000 series w/ their Routed Optical Networking Design, The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $80.00 to $90.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.