Network Architect

Network Architect

Posted 2 weeks ago by 1755590171

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Summary: The Network Architect role involves implementing and managing various network protocols and security measures while supporting the network engineering team to ensure efficient operations. The position requires extensive experience in network engineering, with a focus on Fortinet firewalls and complex routing and switching environments. The successful candidate will also be responsible for troubleshooting, documentation, and assisting in network assessments and optimizations. This is a remote position with a duration of over 12 months, requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement protocols such as EIGRP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, and others.
  • Implement security products including firewalls, IPSec, IDS/IPS, and more.
  • Develop scripts using Python, Perl, Javascript, PHP, Bash, Terraform, and Ansible.
  • Manage day-to-day tasks related to Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, and Network Security.
  • Utilize network management and troubleshooting tools.
  • Configure and manage Fortinet firewalls, F5 and AVI load balancers, and SD-WAN technologies.
  • Use Cisco Command line interface and support network engineering team.
  • Document networks, systems, and operational materials.
  • Conduct network and security assessments to optimize performance and design.
  • Assist OTI in troubleshooting beyond normal work hours when necessary.

Key Skills:

  • At least 12 years of experience in an IT network engineering or architect role.
  • Strong understanding of Fortinet Firewalls Architecture with hands-on experience.
  • Experience with Complex Routing & Switching Environments.
  • Experience with Virtualization Technologies.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Experience in implementing network patches.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Client-facing experience with strong Customer Support and interpersonal skills.
  • Cisco WLAN and ISE specific experience desired.
  • Understanding of remote access technologies including Citrix and IPSec VPN.
  • Working knowledge of ITIL processes, specifically Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management.
  • Active CCNP certification preferred (Security/Route/Switch).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Phone/Skype Hire. Remote

Location: Remote

Duration: 12+ months (35 hrs/week)

Responsibilities

  • Implement protocols such as: EIGRP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP SSH, TCP/IP, UDP, SSL, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, SIEM, TCP/IP, routing protocols, L2/L3 switches, OSPF, VPC, 802.1Q, ether-channel, STP, RSTP, VTP, QoS, ACLs, VxLAN, FTP, DNS, SIP, RTP and other common protocols.
  • Implement security products firewalls, IPSec, IDS/IPS, Anti Spam, virus scanning, RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES.
  • Implements scripts though Python, Perl, Javascript, PHP, Perl, Bash, Teraform HCI, Ansible.
  • Day to day tasks will include Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, Anti-Virus, change management, trouble resolution management
  • Tasks may include network management, monitoring and troubleshooting tools (sniffer, syslog, NetFlow, TCPDUMP, Wireshark)
  • Day to Day configuration, management, and operations of Fortinet firewalls, F5 and AVI load balancers, SD-WAN architectures, and WAN automation technologies.
  • Successful candidate will use Cisco Command line interface.
  • Successful Candidate will use Windows, OSX, Linux
  • Successful candidate will support network engineering team and ensure efficient network operations.
  • Successful candidate will assist OTI in its mission. In certain instances, consultant may be asked to assist OTI in troubleshooting beyond the normal work hours.
  • Successful candidate is expected to document networks, network systems, MOPs, and other documents that can be used as operational materials.
  • Successful candidate will conduct network and security assessments to troubleshoot and optimize network performance and design. Support and lead efforts of the design, testing, evaluation and implementation of new architectures and technologies.

Skills Needed

  • At least 12 years of experience in an IT network engineering or architect role
  • Strong understanding of Fortinet Firewalls Architecture with hands on experience.
  • Strong experience with Complex Routing & Switching Environments
  • Strong experience with Virtualization Technologies
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Experience in implementing network patches.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Position is client facing. Strong Customer Support and interpersonal skills are desired.
  • Cisco WLAN and ISE specific experience desired
  • Understanding of remote access technologies including Citrix, IPSec VPN
  • Working knowledge of ITL processes, specifically Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management
  • Active CCNP certification preferred (Security/Route/Switch)
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