Senior Network Architect

Transaction Network Services (TNS); Kentucky; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401K plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacations

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United States is seeking a Senior Network Architect to join their team. This role focuses on designing and deploying large-scale SD-WAN and MPLS solutions while integrating services into cloud environments. Candidates should possess extensive experience with network automation tools and be proficient in troubleshooting complex networking issues. A competitive salary range of $140,000 to $180,000 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with architecture and provisioning solutions in MPLS or SD-WAN.
• Proficient in design and configuration of Fortinet FortiGate devices.
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools and DevOps methodology.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot IP multicast solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and test new technologies, features, and solutions.
• Work with Pre-Sales Engineers to develop scalable technical solutions.
• Provide third-level support to Network Operations Center staff.
• Document procedures and provide training for operations departments.

Skills

Architecture and provisioning in MPLS or SD-WAN

Fortinet FortiGate devices

Network automation and orchestration (Terraform, Ansible)

IPSec design and troubleshooting

Cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)

IP Multicast design and troubleshooting

Documentation of implemented solutions

TCP/IP and routing knowledge (BGP, OSPF)

Experience with Customer Edge features

Expert-level troubleshooting skills

Vendor product evaluation

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Cisco DNA Center

F5

Job description

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An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!

Overview

As a senior member of the Network Architecture team, you are responsible for the design, documentation and deployment of services within a global Managed Service Provider IP/MPLS network. Primary focus is on designing solutions such as large‑scale SD‑WAN, IPSec and MPLS VPN, IP multicast solutions and across wired and wireless communications. The role comes at an exciting time for TNS as we integrate services into private‑ and public‑cloud environments, with a focus on automation and orchestration of services and a transition to a NetDevOps model where this role will play a key part. The position requires technical expertise across multiple areas and functions – ability to work with pre‑sales and internal teams on requirements gathering, creation of high‑level and detailed design specifications, and ability to work alongside development teams to automate configuration, delivery and support processes, while owning overall projects. The selected candidate will also work with strategic vendors for solution evaluation and customization and will provide third‑level Operations support for incident resolution, and leadership over critical operational maintenance works.

Responsibilities

• Design and test new technologies, features, and solutions and document the results so that they can be repeated by members of the Implementations team and supported by the Network Operations Center.
• Work closely with Pre‑Sales Engineers and Product Marketing to understand customer requirements and develop scalable, consistent, and supportable technical solutions.
• Work with existing and new vendors to evaluate platforms and solutions for integration into TNS' product suite.
• Provide third‑level support to TNS' Network Operations Center staff and Implementations teams.
• Develop and document detailed lab test plans and reports, document procedures and new configurations, provide training for operations departments and other engineers, and provide written troubleshooting, debugging, and problem detail to vendors.
• Interact with vendors to resolve problems and bugs, and perform hands‑on testing, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience with architecture and provisioning of solutions within MPLS or SD‑WAN based environments.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with the design and configuration of Fortinet FortiGate devices, particularly within SD‑WAN topologies.
• Experience with network automation and orchestration tools and features and DevOps methodology (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, JSON, Nautobot, vendor‑specific tools like Arista CloudVision, Cisco DNA Center).
• Proficient in IPSec (including DMVPN and RRI) design, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in designing cloud‑based architectures in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Proficient in IP Multicast design, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in network design and implementation based on high‑level customer requirements.
• Extensive TCP/IP and routing knowledge (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, PIM, BFD).
• Experience with Customer Edge features such as Network Address Translation, VRRP/HSRP.
• Proven ability to create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented solutions.
• Expert‑level troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Experience in vendor product evaluation (hardware, software, service provider).
• Experience and technical understanding of broadband service deployments (xDSL, Cable).
• Ability to design, plan, and coordinate network maintenance and installation windows.
• Hardworking, focused, thorough, and punctual.
• Ability to provide written and verbal presentations on technical topics to corporate peers and management.
• Experience providing support for Tier1 and Tier2 environments.
• Self‑motivated; able to work independently or within a team environment with minimum instruction from management.
• Able to work flexible hours as required and provide on‑call support.

Desirable Skills

• Fortinet, Cisco and/or Juniper certifications (NSE Level 4/5/6/7, CCIE/CCNP‑SP, JNCIE, JNCIP).
• Experience with AAA, TACACS+, RADIUS, and CA/PKI.
• Experience with Voice over IP, Dial Services (Async/PPP, ISDN), Wireless services (CDMA, EVDO, GPRS, EDGE, 802.11b/g/n), Server Load‑Balancing (F5).
• Data Center design and support (Cisco Nexus, Arista, Juniper).
• Experience with Server Load‑Balancing (F5, Netscaler, AWS ALB/SLB).
• Experience with GIT, Jenkins, and other DevOps tools and Agile working practices.
• Creating and deploying CloudFormation templates.
• Automating using other scripting/automation languages such as Python, Ansible and vendor‑specific tools like Arista CloudVision, Cisco DNA Center.
• Firewall configuration experience with PIX/ASA, IOS, or Netscreen/JunOS.
• Designing, building and automating AWS/GCP/Azure architecture.
• Designing, building and automating NSX‑V and/or NSX‑T networking.
• Designing, building and automating OpenStack (Canonical or RedHat).
• UNIX/Linux Experience.
• For this role in the US, we anticipate paying $140,000k – $180,000K. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided depending on each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401K plan with company match.

If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.