Job Description:

• Leads new network (LAN/SDWAN) system analysis and manages network transition requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, facility design standards, and interprets network diagrams.
• Provides specialized technical expertise in the overall analysis of the design and architecture of network solutions and associated tools.
• Leads the analysis, development, and documentation of design and architecture of network systems solutions.
• Leads the development of testing, integration, and implementation of network solutions into the clients applications.
• Leads the technical aspects of projects related to the development and/or acquisition of a diverse range of network applications through all stages of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• This includes planning, scheduling, and estimating resources, providing technical expertise, coordination, monitoring progress, and providing management with project status updates.
• Demonstrated experience gathering requirements, translating business documents into technical specifications.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing complex applications utilizing relational and multi-dimensional databases.
• Ability to provide implementation and post-implementation support as required.
• Oversees the research and evaluation of the technical components in the acquisition of software, hardware, technology, systems, and products.
• Recommends and directs the measurement and improvement of tools, techniques, standards, and performance criteria to control the quality of application development initiatives.
• Provides coaching and direction to junior analysts throughout the project, related to the development and/or acquisition of a diverse range of client applications through all stages of the Systems Development Life Cycle.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Core Skills:

• Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) design, implementation, and migration experience.
• Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, installation, configuration, daily operation.
• VMware, strong knowledge of networking operation.
• Expert level IP routing and L2 in data center using Cisco.
• Strong VoIP experience, implementing QoS for enterprise voice.
• Fluent with both Windows and Unix OS Administration.
• IPv6 experience.

OS/Tools Skills:

• Configuration management of networking devices using automation tools and API scripting with Python.
• Docker Containers.
• Ansible Tower.
• ELK stack.
• Netbox.
• VMware ESXi networking, vDS, clustering, and high availability in virtualized environments.
• Windows Active Directory.
• DNS (Infoblox or similar).

Technical Skills:

• Cisco Hyper Flex, implementation and support.
• Strong knowledge of IP communication and routing is required (OSPF, BGP).
• Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager for TACACS implementation experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Palo Alto technologies (Panorama, Global Protect).
• Experience with projects related to 24x7 critical environments and operations.

Communication and Analytical Skills:

• Ability to work in an agile dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or seven to ten years of equivalent network engineering experience.