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Company

Sedgwick · 1 day ago

IT Network Architect

Illinois, United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $194K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Configures and installs software, servers, routers and other network devices; monitors network performance and integrity.

Automates tasks and monitors their effectiveness.

Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning. This includes HA/DR and resiliency planning/design/implementation as well as capacity planning and peering strategies.

Develops mid- and long-term strategies for network platforms global and domestic.

Works with vendors to research and understand current technologies and recommends network and data communications changes (hardware and software) to maintain a forward thinking best-in-class network.

Leads the determination of network requirements for large changes and new implementations.

Acts as the network liaison with networking and infrastructure vendors/partners to insure they follow network standards and guidelines.

Acts as SME to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues working with other technology departments/groups.

Collaborates with technical management to architect networks that effectively reflect business needs, service-level and availability requirements, and other technology parameters.

Partners with IT teams to define the most optimal firewall designs and insure firewall rule changes do not disrupt the network.

Communicates the role and values of the network to the organization and presents the business case for technology investments.

Responsible for the architecture of the global backbone and datacenter infrastructures.

Develops appropriate literature and documentation to clearly articulate architectures.

Acts as an advocate for the network and architectures, ensuring support and acceptance of strategy across the global engineering groups.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Travels as required.

Qualification

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Network administrationNetwork architectureRouting policyDatacenter clusteringLoad balancingScalable architectureRouter architectureCloud computingHybrid cloud infrastructureVendor negotiationsMicrosoft OfficeMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree with major in Information Systems or Management from an accredited college or university

Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education or experience required to include seven (7) years of progressive experience designing, developing, implementing and supporting large/global scale enterprise networks with diverse solutions from multiple vendors

Five (5) years of the above experience in an architecture or design capacity and/or project management role

Solid knowledge in network administration and architecture

Advanced knowledge of backbone and edge routing policy, engineering, and operation in a multi-transit, multi-peer environment

Advanced knowledge of datacenter clustering technologies, load-balancing and scalable architectures

Understanding of modern router architecture including interworking of control plane and forwarding plane, switch fabric, and egress queuing

Expertise in designing scalable and reliable networking architecture

Knowledge of virtualization, cloud computing, and hybrid cloud infrastructure

Advanced problem-solving skills

Ability to mentor other network colleagues

Ability to perform vendor negotiations

Good oral and written communication, including presentation skills

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Analytical and interpretive skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Preferred

Master’s degree strongly preferred

Professional certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional “CCNP”, Cisco Certified Design Professional “CCDP”, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert “CCIE”) preferred

Benefits

A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401k, PTO and more

Medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Company

Sedgwick

Glassdoor

3.3

Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions.

Founded in 1969

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.sedgwick.com

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