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Network Solutions Architect

unlimited holidays - extra holidays - extra parental leave - long remote period allowed

Remote:

Full Remote

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering field, 5-7 years of hands-on network experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, and large enterprise environments.

Key responsabilities:

Design and implement IT infrastructure solutions
Support system troubleshooting and develop documentation
Stay updated on technology advancements and new solutions

Advansys Solutions Inc. Information Technology & Services SME https://www.advansysinc.com

201 - 500 Employees

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Job description

POSITION- Network Solutions Architect
LOCATION-Remote
DURATION-6+ Months contract to hire
INTERVIEW TYPE-Video
Visa: Authorized to Work Only

We are now looking for someone who comes from a large, multisite, preferably global environment, who has run complex systems. Not just someone who has deployed networks.

4326 We need 5-7 years hands on network experience

Cisco Certs
Cisco routing and switching
Palo Alto firewall experience
Experience working in a large enterprise environment

JOB SUMMARY
The Engineer Principal, Network Solutions is a highly knowledgeable lead of a team responsible for developing IT infrastructure solutions and standards that meet or exceed business performance expectations.

This position will architect, design, development and delivery of ship to shore communications and data transport, global wide-area network routing, network security, cloud networking, data center networking to achieve and sustain world class Shipboard Communications and services for the Carnival Corporation fleet, as well as all shore side locations.

The position is responsible for creating detailed solution designs and documentation that supports the development, implementation and operations of enterprise-class network used globally across ship and shore locations for all brands, include CCL, CUK, Costa, AIDA, HAL, SBN, CAU and PCL.

This role will support cross-departmental collaboration and internal communications with staff throughout the organization and service providers while promoting a positive work environment that supports consistency and drives efficiencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Design

Design, plan, document, and support the configuration of logical and physical system layouts
Provide direction for the installation and configuration of all software packages as needed to support business requirements
Perform analysis and develop solutions based on established service agreements for capacity planning and performance tuning
Participate in the development of system solution standards
Develop detailed design, installation and configuration documentation for enterprise system deployments
Ensure in solutions and deployments, the security of our enterprise infrastructure and compliance with all applicable security standards (PCI, PII, HIPPA etc.)
Recommend and oversee projects that expand, change, or improve the systems and related infrastructure
Provide assistance in reviewing performance and capacity requests as well as design solution resolution
Collaborate with the Brand service delivery leaders to ensure an understanding of business cases and to ensure that the appropriate solution is selected that meets the business need
Develop solutions with a focus on reducing operating costs or increasing guest and crew experience
Provide Capital Expenditure Request level hardware, software, license and labor estimate detail for projects
Contribute as necessary in a hands-on manner with the implementation of solutions in support of all projects
Work with other infrastructure teams for new systems designed and engineered

Support

Act as the highest level of engineering escalation for issues encountered
Provide system support and troubleshooting expertise as needed for designed solutions
Provides technical and tactical support to team subordinates when directed or necessary to deliver

Research

Understand advances and changes in the technology industry and work directly with equipment manufactures to assess new technologies

QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, other advanced science or engineering field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required Technical
- Strong knowledge in various network security technology such as Firewall, IPS, AV, Micro-segmentation, Zero-Day attack, Cloud security group management, Secure Access Service Edge, Remote Access VPN and Authentication servers/MFA.
- Experience in least one major manufacture such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, CheckPoint, Dell, HPE/Aruba and Cisco for Layer 2/3 network switching, wireless Network technology, Firewall technology, SDN and WAN .
- TCP/IP, SSL, LACP, LLDP/CDP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, HSRP, GLBP, SNMP, STP, VPC, VSS, VDC, MSDP, PIM, IGMP, RTP, SIP, H.323, LWAPP, RADIUS, TACACS+, various 802.11 wireless standards, WiFi6, VXLAN, DNS, DHCP.
- VMWare working knowledge
- Netscaler and F5 Application Delivery Controllers
- Cisco CCIE or equivalent enterprise experience
- Excellent presentation and communication skills required
- Experience in implementing satellite communications systems is required
- Working knowledge of Satellite RF sub-systems (Block Up Converters, LNBs, antennas)
Required Interpersonal
- Act as the highest point of escalation for highly-technical engineers and architects
- Strong customer-service orientation
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
- Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
- Ability to analyze issues, use sound judgment, and solve complex problems
- Proficient in multi-tasking
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Understanding of development and project management processes and methodologies
- Understanding of industry trends as well as successful strategies and product roadmaps
- Strong strategic planning capabilities with proven hands on implementation experience
- Working knowledge of corporate IT disciplines and group dynamics