Senior Network Architect – Low-Latency & Automation

Pico; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pico in New York seeks a senior network security & architecture engineer to translate business requirements into scalable designs, deploy low-latency networks, and lead complex change control across multiple geographies. Hybrid work with occasional travel supports a global trading infrastructure.

You will work with Fortinet, Arista, and Cisco hardware, CCIE/JNCIE level certification, and scripting in Bash or Python to automate deployments. Strong communication and self-motivation are essential.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience with Fortinet, Arista, and/or Cisco hardware and software.
• CCIE or JNCIE certification or equivalent level of knowledge.
• IP Protocols (ICMP, UDP, TCP).
• Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Multicast Routing (IGMP, PIM).
• NAT (Static, Dynamic).
• Network Sniffers (TCP/IP Analysis).
• NTP, PTP and Network Timing.
• Ability to analyse and diagnose problems and lead system recovery effectively.
• Clear verbal and written communicator.
• Self-motivated.
• Capable of working with little supervision.
• Creative thinker without off the box ideas.
• Keentocontributeideas,shareknowledge,andhelpothersdevelop
• Driventodevelopownskillsandknowledge
• Scripting in Bash or Python
• Familiarity with Linux

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into architecture.
• Convert availability, performance, and regulatory needs into technical designs.
• Create HLDs depicting Logical Architecture and Traffic flow.
• Define design principles with focus on scalability, resilience, simplicity and standardization.
• Strategize on methods to improve overall network infrastructure with a low-latency profile.
• Design and deploy customer networks with automation, security, and operability as focus.
• Evaluate vendors, platforms, and protocols for long-term fit.
• Support internal and external customer facing issues as a point of escalation.
• Generate, Follow Up, and Complete tickets for internal projects and customers.
• Construct valid configurations for implementation based upon design and/or technical concepts.
• Implementcriticalconfiguration changesas required through established change control processes and systems with little to no guidance.
• Participate in daily meetings to review changes and underlying impacts.

Skills

Fortinet

Arista

Cisco

IP Protocols

Routing Protocols

Multicast Routing

NAT

Network Sniffers

NTP/PTP

Bash

Python

Linux

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Autonomous working

Creative thinking

Education

CCIE or JNCIE certification

Job description

Pico in New York seeks a senior network security & architecture engineer to translate business requirements into scalable designs, deploy low-latency networks, and lead complex change control across multiple geographies. Hybrid work with occasional travel supports a global trading infrastructure.

You will work with Fortinet, Arista, and Cisco hardware, CCIE/JNCIE level certification, and scripting in Bash or Python to automate deployments. Strong communication and self-motivation are essential.