Network Architect (Senior Data Communications Engineer)

Performance Search Partners; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Search Partners is seeking a Senior Data Communications Engineer to manage complex networks and ensure high availability and security. This role involves architecting network solutions, vendor management, and providing leadership within the team.

The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience with LAN/WAN technologies, Cisco systems, and F5 Load Balancers. You will play a key role in ensuring network performance and supporting business needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with LAN and WAN architectures and technologies.
• 5+ years supporting and engineering Cisco Nexus line of switches.
• 3+ years supporting Riverbed or similar network acceleration utilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage network routers, switches, load balancers, and related components.
• Architect and design network solutions for business growth.
• Serve as the highest-level escalation point for the Data Communications team.

Skills

LAN and WAN architectures

Cisco Nexus line of switches

F5 LTM and GTM Load Balancers

Riverbed network acceleration utilities

Network performance monitoring

Job description

Network Architect (Senior Data Communications Engineer)

At Performance Search Partners we team with industry leading recruiters to ensure a positive experience for the employee and employer.

The Network Architect (Senior Data Communications Engineer) will manage network routers, switches, load balancers and related components to ensure the highest level of availability and security of the supported business applications. This position is responsible for architecting network solutions, vendor relationship management, serve as the highest-level escalation point for the Data Communications team, and partner with MSC business associates to establish current and future technology needs.

• Full-time
• 7+ years of hands on experience with LAN and WAN architectures and technologies
• 5+ years supporting and engineering Cisco Nexus line of switches and Cisco ISR and ASR’s
• 5+ years supporting F5 LTM and GTM Load Balancers
• 3+ years supporting Riverbed (or similar network acceleration utilities
• Designs, plans and implements data communications networks using the latest technology to prepare for business growth.
• Development and design of highly available, tightly integrated, secure, flexible, and fault-tolerant networking systems.
• Researches and evaluates new network communications technologies and makes recommendations to management.
• Designs and Supports F5 LTM and GTM load balancers.
• Monitors network performance, ensures capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement.
• Serve as a mentor to foster career growth as the staff senior engineer.
• Provides daily support of MSC’s LAN, WAN, Wireless and E-Commerce Network Infrastructures. This includes: monitoring, administering and troubleshooting to maximize network availability.
• Performs physical setup, installation, configuration and troubleshooting of network devices.
• Work closely with IT Help Desk, Distributed Systems and AS/400 groups to provide 2nd and 3rd level support of network issues.
• Works closely with third party vendors for administrative support for segments ofl MSC routers, switches and cabling infrastructures.
• Updates and documents data communications systems and procedures as required.
• Works as a team member on department and cross functional projects.
• Manages small to large network projects.
• Designs, Implements and supports Cisco Nexus core and distribution LAN Technologies.
• Designs, Implements and supports applications optimization, load balancing and WAN optimization.
• Designs and Implements access switch technologies involving stacking, POE, QOS and Fiber
• Communicate project status reports to the customer and executive leadership team including risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Manage fast track, large-scale multifaceted telecommunications projects with emphasis on electrical, construction, tower lighting and monitoring
• Manage daily calls and deliverable's from multiple vendors to review projected forecasts for the day/week for construction starts, completions and rejections
• Ensure daily/weekly reporting to client is accurate and on track
• Oversee a Quality Control group

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