Network Solutions Architect - New York, NY

Network Solutions Architect

We are looking for a Network Solutions Architect to design and deploy a new infrastructure at a global bank. Must have prior financial services experience.

Primary Duties:

• Develop and deploy scalable solutions for both global networks and data centers.
• Identify, research, evaluate and implement emerging network technologies.
• Design and implement SdWan solution for network.
• Build and migrate clients to new DMZ.
• Maintain and manage the global network.
• Responsible for configuration, installation and maintenance and in-depth troubleshooting tasks and documenting any network issues.
• Work with Network Planning teams to implement new solutions.
• Manage multiple vendors and technologies.
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors.
• Escalation of problems as appropriate to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field desired
• 10 years' experience with enterprise-level network design and deployment
• Proficient with the design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and monitoring of core routing and switching, LAN/WAN/MAN services.
• Proficient in routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, MPLS-TP.
• Solid experience in designing and supporting IP networks for voice, data and video in a Service Provider environment using SIP, MGCP, RTP, Multicasting, and Unicasting.
• Experience with Cisco VSS switches, Nexus 9K, 7K, 5K, 2K configuration and design. As well as Arista Switches.
• Hands on experience with designing and implementing a SDWAN solution.
• Knowledge of ACI Datacenter technologies.
• Ability to analyze and design network systems to achieve efficient and secure operation.
• Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, including packet-level traffic analysis.
• Configuring, deploying and/or troubleshooting Cisco, Checkpoint and Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Experience working in large financial services network environment is desired.
• The ability to work under pressure and interface with senior management will be key to these roles.

Physical Demands:

• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Regular, repetitive movements such as typing, mouse movements, and scrolling. Ability to hear and understand spoken communications, both in person and via remote communication tools (e.g., phone, video conferencing).
• Ability to see and read computer screens and printed documents, as well as adjust focus. This includes prolonged periods of looking at a computer screen.

Pay Range: $140,000 - $165,000 USD