Senior Network Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Network Architect for a contract-to-hire role in Roseville, CA. In this role, you will be responsible fortechnical expertise, strategic planning and recommendations to executive management for new technologies and network applications in response to business needs. You will applycomplex design principles and methodologiesto ensure cost-effective and optimal use of resources and technology without jeopardizing network integrity.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate alternative technologies and architectures in relation to the organization's infrastructure needs.
• Interface with management and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements.
• Design and manage the rollout of critical network infrastructures to support company products and services, on both a strategic (long term) and tactical (immediate term) level.
• Perform analytical, technical, cost analysis and CAPEX development work in the planning, design, installation and on-going administration and management of company core data networks.
• Ensure that network infrastructure is fully documented and performing as required for internal and customer SLA guarantees and expectations by means of specific metrics and measurements.
• Provide technical expertise to Product Development to develop new product strategies and enhance existing product sets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN support and engineering design for voice, data and video networks at Access, Aggregation, and Core network locations.
• General Knowledge of best practices with using switching interfaces such as GR-303 and TR-08. Also knowledge of SS7, AIN, LNP, etc.
• Thorough understanding of modern service provider TCP/IP data networks using standards and technologies including but not limited to: MPLS, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP4, STP, RSTP, 802.1q, 802.1ah, ADSL2+, VDSL2, GPON
• Working knowledge of cloud service environments (VMWare, Kubernetes, VNFs, Docker/Containers)
• Superior knowledge, skills and experience with Cisco routing hardware, software, protocols etc.
• Strong working knowledge of structured cabling systems, network facilities, electrical, UPS, etc.
• Ability to work alone as an individual contributor, as a technical lead and as a participant in a team environment.
• Router, Switch and IP configuration experience is required.
• Working knowledge of VoIP networks (Metaswitch and Broadworks) a plus

Education/Experience

· Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Network Engineering with five or more years directly related experience in a telecommunications service provider network. (Proven technical experience may be substituted for educational requirement).

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