Job Title: Network Architect

Overview: Are you a seasoned Network Architect with a passion for setting strategy and standards in voice, data, video, and wireless network technology services? We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join a dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the global technology landscape from a networking perspective, both on-premise and in the cloud. As the go-to technical lead in this domain, you will be instrumental in guiding the firm's network strategy and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and maintain the strategy for the use of voice, data, video, and wireless network technology services.
• Understand and implement SaaS-based voice and video conferencing technology services and ISP connectivity.
• Define and oversee the global technology landscape from a networking perspective.
• Manage suppliers in the network, voice, conferencing, Internet, and video space.
• Recommend and propose monitoring solutions and best practices.
• Assist in transitioning new technologies into mainstream IT support.
• Create and work with Enterprise Architecture artefacts.
• Utilize infrastructure as code for cloud-based deployments and traditional network and voice technology.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Possess deep technical knowledge in IP Networking technologies with SDN and security experience.
• Stay updated on advancements in network technologies.
• Present Network Roadmap strategy to the IT Leadership Team.
• Lead in the network, Internet voice, and video technology space globally.
• Advise the CTO/Lead Infrastructure Architect and IT Leadership team on network and communications technology.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation related to network topology, designs, patterns, principles, and standards.
• Own the firm's standard non-functional requirements for all network and communications solutions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in selecting, designing, and overseeing the deployment of LAN, WAN, and WLAN solutions.
• Architectural experience in product life cycle delivery, from strategy to execution.
• Datacenter network design experience, including top of rack, end of row, core and edge switch deployments.
• Experience with converged infrastructure and software-defined networking technology.
• Hands-on and design experience with MPLS WAN Networks, SD-WAN, Microsoft ExpressRoute, vWAN, and Direct Access.
• Expertise in Azure VNETs, VNET Peering, NSGs, VNET Gateways, and Azure Traffic Manager.
• Experience deploying network appliances and network functions in Azure.
• Proficient in designing and deploying Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) in branch offices.
• Strong network security experience in protecting company networks from unauthorized access and harm.
• Experience in global Firewall, network load balancer, and WAN Optimizer strategy and design.

Education & Experience:

• Extensive experience as a Network Architect, with a track record of successful network strategy implementation.
• Proven ability to lead and advise on network technology and supplier recommendations.
• Strong architectural documentation skills and familiarity with Enterprise Architecture artefacts.
• Experience in deploying and managing traditional and cloud-based network technologies.

If you are an expert Network Architect ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping network strategies and standards, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and lead the way in network technology innovation.