Transaction Network Services (TNS) · 1 day ago
Senior Network Architect
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yrTransaction Network Services (TNS) is seeking a Senior Network Architect to join their Network Architecture team. The role involves designing, documenting, and deploying services within a global Managed Service Provider IP/MPLS network, with a focus on integrating services into cloud environments and transforming to a NetDevOps model.
PaymentsTelecommunicationsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Design and test new technologies, features, and solutions and documenting 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 in 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, 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
Qualification
Required
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/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
Preferred
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 of 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 is beneficial
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
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Life insurance
Paid holidays and vacations
401K plan with company match
Company
Transaction Network Services (TNS)
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is a global provider of data communications and interoperability solutions.
Founded in 1990
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-14Acquired
2004-03-16IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Keegan
Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Randolph
CFO
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