911 Network Architect
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1752383749
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The 911 Network Architect is responsible for designing and implementing network solutions that adhere to business requirements and 9-1-1 industry standards. This role involves collaborating with various teams to track new network implementations, maintaining network architecture documentation, and ensuring network security. The architect will also troubleshoot network issues and provide mentorship to junior engineers while staying updated on industry trends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement network solutions that meet business requirements and 9-1-1 industry standards.
- Work with existing AT&T drawings, databases, and team members to discover legacy network designs in detail.
- Work with members of our team and other AT&T teams to design, order, and track new network implementations for OSPs and PSAPs.
- Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams, documentation, and standards.
- Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and tools.
- Collaborate with our technical and business teams to understand and address network-related needs.
- Ensure network security by implementing and maintaining security protocols and measures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network installation and decommissioning issues in a timely manner.
- Monitor network performance and make necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency during the installation and decommissioning phases of the network replacement project.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a network architect (or in a similar role)
- Familiarity and/or experience with legacy 9-1-1 systems and protocols, including CAMA, ISDN, T1/T3, ALI circuits, fiber-based network transport, VoIP, and/or SIP
- Experience with network design and implementation projects
- Comprehensive understanding and experience in planning and project managing the installation and modification of TDM and SIP circuits
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret and resolve ambiguous situations
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong attention to detail and an intense focus on quality
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
- Design and implement network solutions that meet business requirements and 9-1-1 industry standards.
- Work with existing AT&T drawings, databases, and team members to discover legacy network designs in detail.
- Work with members of our team and other AT&T teams to design, order, and track new network implementations for OSPs and PSAPs.
- Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams, documentation, and standards.
- Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and tools.
- Collaborate with our technical and business teams to understand and address network-related needs.
- Ensure network security by implementing and maintaining security protocols and measures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network installation and decommissioning issues in a timely manner.
- Monitor network performance and make necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency during the installation and decommissioning phases of the network replacement project.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a network architect (or in a similar role)
- Familiarity and/or experience with legacy 9-1-1 systems and protocols, including CAMA, ISDN, T1/T3, ALI circuits, fiber-based network transport, VoIP, and/or SIP
- Experience with network design and implementation projects
- Comprehensive understanding and experience in planning and project managing the installation and modification of TDM and SIP circuits
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret and resolve ambiguous situations
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong attention to detail and an intense focus on quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
- At least six (6) years of related experience in a 9-1-1 planning role
- In-depth knowledge of general and 9-1-1-specific network protocols, architecture, and security
- Comprehensive understanding of 9-1-1 network architecture
- Experience interpreting complex network designs and devising diverse 9-1-1 networks
- In-depth knowledge of general and 9-1-1-specific network protocols, architecture, and security
- Relevant certifications, including CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, and ENP