Senior Network Architect

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 15 +Years of Domain Experience. (Must have)

A Routing and Switching, Firewall, Wireless, Load Balancer and Infoblox Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining load balancing and DNS/DHCP/IPAM (DDI) solutions to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability. This role involves collaboration with various teams to support business objectives and provide technical guidance

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and Implementation:

• Analyze, design, implement, and maintain the network’s R&S, Wireless, Network Security, F5 Load Balancer infrastructure
• Configure and troubleshoot, ensuring efficient network and application requirements.
• Provide architecture/engineering expertise for new implementations, cloud environments, integrations, and project designs.
• Manage the enterprise strategy and provide technical support for security compliance initiatives.
• Create highly available and complex network solutions in both data centers and cloud environments
• L2/L3 Operation support

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Monitor performance and identify and resolve issues related to Load balancers.
• Perform routine maintenance and updates.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and provide timely resolutions.
• Maintain accurate network inventory and documentation.
• Respond to network incidents and provide on-call support as needed.
• Respond to network incidents and provide on-call support as needed.

Infoblox Administration:

• Configure and manage Infoblox DDI solutions, ensuring efficient DNS, DHCP, and IP address management.
• Implement and maintain network security best practices related to DDI.
• Monitor and maintain Infoblox systems, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine updates

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and maintain security best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Implement and manage access control policies.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, security engineers, and application developers.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users.
• Work with vendors to resolve hardware and software issues.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of Network devices Physical and Virtual.
• Strong understanding on Inflobox, Service now, Solar winds, etc.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Strong understanding of network security best practices.
• Knowledge on firewall management will be added advantage

OEM:

• Network – Cisco, Juniper, Extreme, Meraki, Aruba
• Fire Wall- Palo Alto and Fortinet
• Load Balancer: F5 & NetScaler
• Infoblox

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong Operation management skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies.
• Equivalent load balancer certification would be preferred. (CCNP or CCIE)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Load balancing: 10 years (Preferred)
• Infoblox: 10 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Plano, TX 75023 (Required)

Work Location: In person