WSP · 2 months ago
Senior Network Architect (Req 206)
WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. They are seeking a Senior Network Architect to join its talented internal IT team, responsible for the design and implementation of enterprise network solutions.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Developing network service design packages that can be utilised for service transition including high-level and low-level network solution designs
Producing documents and drawings, configuration policies and guidelines, testing analyses, test plans, and risk assessments
Interfacing between the service design and service operation teams to ensure seamless transition of services into operations
Leading the implementation of network designs and/or providing direction and planning to others performing implementation
Providing technical guidance and assistance to the network operations team when required
Conducting proof-of-concept testing and validation of new products and services
Participating in the creation and evolution of an IT roadmap for the network and network security domain
Seeking opportunities to automate specific tasks or workflows that can help achieve efficiencies
Participating in the technical review and change review board
Participating in the architecture review board
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
At least 7-10 years relevant and practical experience performing network architecture, design, and implementation
Vendor certifications not a requirement, proven practical experience preferred
Experience working in large/global enterprise IT with multiple distributed branch/campus sites
Experience of working within ITIL aligned Service Management organisation
Practical experience with creating high- and low-level design documentation for multi-vendor network environments that include WAN, Wired & Wireless LAN, Perimeter Security, Security Services Edge (SSE), Application Delivery Controllers/ Load Balancing, Cloud Networking, and Remote Access VPN
Solid foundational knowledge of Enterprise IT technologies like DHCP, DNS, RADIUS, Active Directory, Authentication, PKI
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to work independently with low-level supervision and in a global team distributed geographically
Very strong organization skills with an ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and handle multiple simultaneous projects
Excellent documentation skills
Excellent analytical and diagnostic problem-solving skills with the ability of providing solutions to identified problems
Demonstrated experience in understanding, designing, delivering, and demonstrating compliance with information security requirements
Knowledge and experience in performing information security practices in the management and delivery of infrastructure and operations
Preferred
Experience in Network Automation and DevOps practices is highly desirable
Experience in architecting, designing, and implementing networks that encompass the following technologies is advantageous: Software-Defined-WAN (preferably Aruba/Silver Peak), Cloud Networking (preferably Microsoft Azure), Security Service Edge (SSE) (preferably Zscaler), Remote Access Solutions (preferably Cisco AnyConnect), Multi-vendor LAN switching (preferably Cisco), Multi-vendor wireless LAN (preferably Cisco), Firewall technologies (preferably Palo Alto), Application Delivery Controllers & Load Balancing (preferably F5 Networks), Identity and Access Control Policy platform (preferably Cisco Identify Services Engine)
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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