A technology solutions company located in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking a Network Designer with significant experience in designing and implementing enterprise networks. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years focused in network design and technical project management, preferably in large commercial banks. Certifications such as Cisco CCDE and CCIE are critical. The role involves collaboration with senior management to develop technology strategies and ensure effective network design and deployment.
Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in designing and implementing enterprise networks.
Experience focused in network design and technical project management.
In-depth understanding of business strategy and interactions with C-level executives.
Responsibilities
Work closely with management to determine productivity needs and technology strategy.
Analyze the network’s infrastructure design and operations.
Lead teams in developing detailed designs during implementation.
Skills
Network design
Project management
Problem-solving
Collaboration
Education
College degree with a technical major
Tools
Cisco CCDE certification
Cisco CCIE certification
Job description
Work closely with business management to determine business process and productivity needs and an appropriate technology strategy to support business goals.
Analyze technical needs, requirements, and state of the network’s infrastructure design, integration, and operations ( WAN and LAN).
Work with technical management to architect networks that effectively reflect business needs, service-level and availability requirements, and other technology parameters.
Develop design principles, models, plans, internal standards, budgets, and processes based on industry best practices.
Establish governing principles for network design and deployment.
Participate in selection of networking technologies and products for implementation.
Lead teams of other network designers and engineers in developing detailed designs and quality-control mechanisms during implementation.
Communicate the role and value of the network to the organization and present the business case for technology investments.
Continually update understanding of business and technology status and objectives and respond to strategic design requests as the business evolves.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in designing, developing, configuring, and implementing enterprise networks (Preferably large commercial banks) with diverse solutions from multiple vendors. Often, five or more years focused in network design and technical project management.
Demonstrated knowledge of network technologies through achievement of Cisco CCDE, CCIE and other professional certifications.
A college degree with a technical major is also a frequent requirement.
Ability to work within design teams and mentor IT colleagues.
In-depth understanding of business strategy and ability to interact effectively with senior business managers and C-level executives.
An efficient problem solver and an expert in shortening the outages and design solutions that eliminates the outages.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.