Senior Network Architect

Job Description
Position Type :
Full time Type Of Hire :
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired :
Bachelor of Computer Science Travel Percentage :
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Job Description
The Cloud Networking Architect designs, deploys, and supports large cloud environments. The individual must proactively provide technical support in areas, such as network automation, software-defined networks (SDN), VPN, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network security platforms, and load-balancing technologies within cloud architectures.
Architects must evaluate, reexamine, and hone proposals and designs for network architecture and interact with third-party architects to customize designs when decisions are taken. They must interact cross-functionally to improve the cloud infrastructure.
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Documents and publishes appropriate architecture principles and standards, position papers, blueprints, best practices, patterns, and frameworks.
Defines, constructs, supports, and provides training for enterprise frameworks.
Defines and maintains a library of functional component models within and across Worldpay product lines.
Defines network architecture roadmap with an eye to future trends and technologies.
Maintains and trains Engineering and Operations teams on a catalog of predefined design solutions available for new projects.
Reviews functional and technical designs to identify areas of risk and/or missing requirements.
Communicates network architecture to technical and business audiences.
Other related duties assigned as needed.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. Post-graduate education desired.
Networking Certifications in AWS and/or Azure Cloud a strong plus
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
In depth knowledge of cloud native networking constructs – how and where each should and should not be used and the limitations of each construct.
In depth knowledge of a board range of network design, configuration, operations and administration.
In depth knowledge of network communications fundamentals ex: IP, TCP, DNS, SNMP, routing protocols
Knowledge of network technologies, i.e., routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, network and routing protocols, VPN, SDWAN
Knowledge of deployment methodologies for multi-tier applications
Knowledge of basic IT technologies, i.e., operating systems, network devices, software development and architecture
Knowledge of data network architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols
Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external clients
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
Willingly shares relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources
Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, team and time management skills
Is resourceful and proactive in gathering information and sharing ideas
Proven project management skills
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