Global Connect Technologies ยท 9 hours ago
Networking Architect
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGlobal Connect Technologies is seeking a Networking Architect to lead the design and development of next-generation networking subsystems for Panasonic's In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity platforms. This role focuses on defining architecture for Layer 2/3 networking, security, virtualization, and containerized environments to support embedded systems and cloud integration.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Abdullah Saif
Responsibilities
Define architecture and design for networking subsystems supporting embedded IFE/IFC systems
Specify and design solutions for network elements of platform infrastructure, including Layer 2/3 networks, WAN, LAN, WLAN, and security
Develop networking design patterns and frameworks for virtualization/containerization (hosting, networks, storage)
Enable self-service tooling for managing airside network deployments and operational concerns
Document architecture goals, risks, and design decisions, including non-functional requirements (NFRs)
Review existing networking designs and implement improvements
Provide end-to-end engineering, implementation, and support for network solutions involving WAN, LAN, WLAN, Security, and Virtual technologies
Collaborate with platform architects and engineering teams to meet networking requirements
Participate in SAFe Agile ART teams, PI planning, and architecture reviews
Prepare architecture diagrams, design documents, and test reports for networking solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in networking architecture and design for complex systems
Strong knowledge of IP networking, routing protocols, and security best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical discussions
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for collaboration in global teams
Expert-level experience with Layer 2/3 networking design, operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Extensive experience with LAN/WAN, VLAN, VXLAN, IPv4/IPv6, TCP/UDP, routing/firewalls, NAT, DHCP, DNS, NTP, AVB, TLS, multicast, QoS
Experience with iptables, routing utilities, and Linux-based networking stacks
Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, VPN, SDN, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, container-based networking solutions
Knowledge of networking security and cryptography, secure communication protocols
Experience with Cisco, Juniper routers; Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco firewalls; F5 load balancers
Experience with AWS networking services (VPC, VPN, SDN)
Familiarity with architecture diagramming tools and models
Experience in SAFe Agile development processes
Preferred
Experience with AWS Cloud Computing and cloud-native networking solutions
Exposure to container orchestration and web-scale networking designs
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Company
Global Connect Technologies
Global Connect Technologies is a fast-growing automotive and IT engineering services company based in the USA.
Founded in 2022Michigan , US
2-10 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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