Network Architect ( Juniper exp mandatory ) | Hybrid |

Xlysi LLC.; Spring Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in network solutions seeks a Network Architect to enhance business productivity through strategic technology implementation. The role involves analyzing network infrastructure, collaborating with management, and leading design teams to meet business goals. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in Cisco and Juniper technologies along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in configuring and operating Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, and Arista switches and routers.
• Experience with carrier technologies and routing protocols.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical needs and develop technology strategies.
• Collaborate with management to architect networks reflecting business needs.
• Lead teams in developing detailed designs and quality control.

Skills

Cisco configuration

Juniper configuration

BGP expertise

MPLS expertise

Firewall administration

Documentation skills

Client relationship skills

Communication skills

Education

CCIE Certification

CCNP Certification

Juniper Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Juniper routing and switching experience is mandatory.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Work closely with business management to resolve business process and productivity needs and develop an appropriate technology strategy to support business goals.
2. Analyze technical needs, requirements, and the current state of the network’s infrastructure design, integration, and operations.
3. Collaborate with technical management to architect networks that effectively reflect business needs, service-level and availability requirements, and other technology parameters.
4. Develop design principles, models, plans, internal standards, budgets, and processes based on industry best practices.
5. Establish governing principles for network design and deployment.
6. Participate in the selection of networking technologies and products for implementation.
7. Possess strong communication and presentation skills, ownership acumen, and the ability to deconstruct complex problems into actionable tasks.
8. Lead teams of network designers and engineers in developing detailed designs and quality-control during implementation.
9. Continuously update understanding of business and technology status and respond to strategic design requests as the business evolves.
10. Have an in-depth understanding of business strategy and communicate effectively with senior business leaders and C-level executives.

Required Skills

• Expertise in configuring and operating Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, and Arista switches and routers. Certifications like CCIE, CCNP, and Juniper are preferred.
• Expertise in carrier technologies such as BGP, VRF Lite, ISIS, MPLS, BFD, CCC, GRE, and RSVP.
• Expertise in routing protocols including IBGP, OSPF, VRRP, VRRP, HSRP, and PBR.
• Experience in administering firewall policies across multiple platforms: Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco, and Fortinet.
• Experience with configuration, installation, troubleshooting, and support of network equipment, wireless access points, and firewall policies across different platforms.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent client relationship skills.
• Excellent documentation skills using Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work early mornings and/or late nights for critical network changes.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to learn new and unfamiliar technologies independently using documentation and online resources.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.