Network Architect
网络架构师负责企业网络基础设施的设计，运营和持续改进。该角色为网络团队提供技术和人员领导力，确保组织的网络环境保持安全，可扩展性，弹性的和符合业务目标。此职位还将监督网络架构，操作支持，基础设施生命周期管理和团队发展，同时担任 IT 管理和商业合作伙伴的主要网络联系人。这个人必须具有平衡战略规划与实践技术参与的能力，在关键事件，基础设施升级和企业技术倡议中提供指导 关键责任网络架构 & 战略规划 ·开发，维护和传达组织的网络架构愿景和路线图。·设计并实施可扩展，安全和高度可用的网络解决方案，支持业务增长和运营需求。·将业务要求转化为技术网络架构和基础设施策略。· 评估新兴技术和行业趋势，建议改进以提高可靠性，性能和安全性。·制定短期，中期和长期的网络基础设施计划和技术路线图。网络运营与工程。· 在数据中心，公司办公室和偏远地点内的日常网络操作进行监督。· 对复杂的网络事件和生产停机负责故障解决工作。· 为关键的网络问题和紧急情况提供最高级别的升级。·确保正确维护和升级网络硬件，软件和固件。· 监督所有网络平台的主动监测，警报和运营可见性。· 对网络技术，升级和基础设施改进进行技术评估。团队领导与管理·领导，指导和培养网络团队人员。· 确定团队优先事项，分配工作负载和管理项目任务。·维护绩效文件并提供教练以促进专业增长和技术卓越。· 培育责任，合作，持续改善和运营优势文化。·确保团队遵守既定的流程，标准和变革管理程序。
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The Network Architect is responsible for the design, operation, and continuous improvement of the enterprise network infrastructure. This role provides both technical and personnel leadership for the Network Team, ensuring the organization's network environment remains secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with business objectives. This role will also oversee network architecture, operational support, infrastructure lifecycle management, and team development while serving as the primary network liaison to IT management and business partners. This individual must possess the ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on technical engagement, providing guidance during critical incidents, infrastructure upgrades, and enterprise technology initiatives
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Network Architecture & Strategic Planning
- Develop, maintain, and communicate the organization's network architecture vision and roadmap.
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions that support business growth and operational requirements.
- Translate business requirements into technical network architecture and infrastructure strategies.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending enhancements that improve reliability, performance, and security.
- Develop short-, medium-, and long-term network infrastructure plans and technology roadmaps.
Network Operations & Engineering
- Provide oversight for daily network operations across data centers, corporate offices, and remote locations.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network incidents and production outages.
- Serve as the highest level of escalation for critical network issues and emergencies.
- Ensure network hardware, software, and firmware are properly maintained and upgraded.
- Oversee proactive monitoring, alerting, and operational visibility across all network platforms.
- Conduct technical evaluations of network technologies, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop Network Team personnel.
- Establish team priorities, allocate workloads, and manage project assignments.
- Maintain performance documentation and provide coaching to promote professional growth and technical excellence.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Ensure team adherence to established processes, standards, and change management procedures.
Infrastructure Governance & Documentation
- Develop and maintain network standards, policies, procedures, and operational best practices.
- Ensure accurate and current network documentation, including topology diagrams, equipment inventories, and site infrastructure layouts.
- Maintain oversight of asset management and network lifecycle planning.
- Ensure compliance with organizational governance, security standards, and operational requirements.
Remote Office Infrastructure Support
- Maintain visibility into all remote office infrastructure additions, modifications, and decommissioning activities.
- Collaborate with telecommunications and technology teams to support remote office initiatives.
- Ensure remote office infrastructure documentation and inventories remain current and accurate.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
· 3 direct reports.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 10+ years of related experience and/or training.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
· Strong enterprise networking experience with an emphasis on modern routing, switching, and data center technologies. Specifically, substantial experience with Juniper networking solutions is preferred.
HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS
- Deep understanding of enterprise routing and switching concepts.
- Strong hands-on experience with Juniper switches, routers, and enterprise networking platforms.
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Juniper-based network infrastructures.
- Practical expertise with EVPN/VXLAN, spine-leaf, and modern fabric networking architectures.
- Experience with data center networking, WAN technologies, SD-WAN, and high-availability network designs.
- Strong understanding of network security, segmentation, resiliency, and disaster recovery principles.
- Experience supporting geographically distributed enterprise environments
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
- Routing/switching vendor certifications (JNCIS, JNCI-MistAI) preferred.
- Fiber testing and/or data center infrastructure certifications preferred.
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