Data Center Network Architect

New Era Technology; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Data Center Network Solutions Architect to design and implement cutting-edge solutions for enterprise and data center environments. This role requires extensive experience in networking and network security, particularly with Cisco technologies. You will collaborate with a team of experts, developing scalable solutions and enhancing system designs while ensuring optimal implementation strategies. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Benefits

Full Benefits

28 PTO Days including company holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise-level network design and deployment.
• Experience with Cisco ACI and SDN is a plus.
• Ability to analyze and design network systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions and explain technologies to customers.
• Gather requirements and propose solutions including hardware and engineering services.
• Provide in-depth troubleshooting and document network issues.

Skills

Networking

Network Security

Cisco Technologies

Routing Protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)

Data Center Infrastructure Design

Scripting Tools

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical/business areas

Tools

Cisco APIC

Nexus Series Switches

Cisco Catalyst Switches

Job description

Join New Era Technology, where People Firstis at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 4,500 professionals, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you’ll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Driven by values like Community, Integrity, Agility, and Commitment, we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together.

New Era Technology offers:

·Full Benefits

·28 PTO Days including company holidays

SUMMARY: We currently have a need for a Data Center Network Solutions Architect to design and implement solutions for Enterprise and Data Center Network environments. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant work experience in Networking, Network Security, and overseeing strategic Technology Programs at Enterprise Clients. Global Financial Services, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare or Managed Service experience is strongly preferred.

PRIMARY DUTIES include but are not limited to:

• Develop engineering solutions and explain technologies to customers.
• Gather requirements and propose solutions including hardware and engineering services.
• Provide recommendations on viability, implementation strategies and optimal implementation of solutions.
• Develop design and system configuration based on technical requirements
• Prepare statement of work (SOW’s), level of effort and bill of materials (BOM’s) for projects.
• Recommend enhancements/changes to system design as appropriate
• Develop scalable solutions for DC, LAN, WAN, WLAN, Firewalls, and other network devices.
• Identify, research, evaluate and implement emerging network technologies.
• Provide oversight for configuration, installation and maintenance
• Provide in-depth troubleshooting and documenting any network issues.
• Create standard deployment and support documentation to be handed over to the network operations group

COMPENTENCY:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all customer contacts.
• Experience preparing SOW and BOMs.
• Experience designing data center infrastructures with ACI and SDN.
• Proficient with the design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and monitoring of core routing and switching, LAN/WAN/MAN services
• Proficient in routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP & IS-IS
• Experience with Cisco APIC, Nexus 9k, 7k, 5k, 2k configuration and design.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst 9k, 4k, 3k, 2k series switch platforms.
• Familiarity and/or hands on experience with SDWAN and Cloud Solutions.
• Experience with Datacenter compute infrastructure design/integration is a plus.
• Experience with Cisco ISE/Catalyst Center
• Experience with interoperability/integration with network security, cloud and wireless platforms
• Through understanding of IP concepts including routing, VRF, VXLAN, VLAN, QoS, tuning and capacity management concepts
• Utilizing scripting tools
• Ability to analyze and design network systems to achieve efficient and secure operation
• Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, including packet-level traffic analysis
• Experience working in large enterprise networks is desired. The ability to work under pressure and interface with senior management will be key to these roles.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in related technical/business areas

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years’ experience with enterprise-level network design and deployment with Cisco technologies

QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
Regular, repetitive movements such as typing, mouse movements, and scrolling. Ability to hear and understand spoken communications, both in person and via remote communication tools (e.g., phone, video conferencing).
Ability to see and read computer screens and printed documents, as well as adjust focus. This includes prolonged periods of looking at a computer screen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Remote

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: M-F 8-5, S/SU (when required) M-F after hours (when required)

TRAVEL: Travel is required, but only occasionally, and is less than 10%.

Below is the pay range of this position for considered candidates based on qualifications and experience.

Pay Range

$165,000 - $180,000 USD

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