25 Feb
Network Security Architect
Vacancy expired!
- Works on multiple projects as a project leader or internal consultant
- Provides expert knowledge and counsel to others
- Works on highly complex projects using specialized architecture areas such as network, security, applications, data, systems and Internet and business segments
- Participates in domain technical and business discussions relative to future architecture direction
- Aligns architectural strategy with business requirements
- Assists in the analysis, design, and development of a roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state in a cohesive architecture viewpoint
- Supports and participates in developing policies, standards, guidelines and procedures
- Designs standard configurations and patterns
- Participates in the Enterprise Architecture ecosystem-wide and domain's architecture Governance process
- Reviews exceptions and makes recommendations to architectural standards at a domain/program level
- Gathers and analyzes data and develops architectural requirements at project/program level
- Aligns architectural requirements with technology strategy
- Assesses near-term needs to establish business priorities
- Consults with project teams to ensure compatibility with existing solutions, infrastructure and services
- Supports the development of software and data delivery platforms with reusable components that can be orchestrated together into different methods for different business
- Coordinates architecture implementation and modification activities
- Assists in post-implementation continuous-improvement efforts to enhance performance and provide increased functionality
- Ensures the conceptual completeness of the technical solution
- Works closely with project management to ensure alignment of plans with what is being delivered
- Analyzes the current architecture to identify weaknesses and develop opportunities for improvements
- Identifies and when necessary, proposes variances to the architecture to accommodate project needs
- Performs ongoing architecture quality review activities relative to specific project/programs they are responsible for
- Provides strategic consultation to business partners
- Advises on options, risks, costs versus benefits, system impacts, and technology priorities
- Consults on projects and maintains knowledge of their progress
- Keeps technology and service managers aware of key customer issues, identifying and resolving potential problems and conflicts
- Sells the architecture process, its outcome and ongoing results
- Researches and evaluates emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities
- Provides recommendations based on business relevance, appropriate timing and deployment
- Identifies the tools and components used for a project from the approved enterprise toolset
- Advises on expenditures based on the size, scope, and cost of hardware and software components
- Assists in developing business cases
- Recommends changes that impact the strategic direction
- Supports change management initiatives
- Collaborates with project management on reporting project status, issues, risks and benefits
- Meets with project leaders and Technology Leaders to ensure progress towards architectural alignment with project goals and requirements
- Other duties as assigned
- 7-10 years of experience in multiple technology areas required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in telecommunications network design or deployment required.
- Advanced to expert level knowledge and understanding of architecture, application design, system engineering and integration required
- 2-4 years of relevant domain experience (data, network, application, systems, etc.) preferred
- Proven ability to manage simultaneous projects and tasks.
- Contributor in open source, user groups, and conferences preferred.
- Solid experience working with Tier 1 and 2 carriers, NEMS and MSO's.
- Knowledge of Protocols and Standards including Ethernet, SDN Technologies and Principles, OSPF, BGP, RTP, RTCP, Netconf-Yang.
- Networking experience with Wan, Lan, Man, Data Center required.
- Experience with Linux required.
- Working understanding of the Agile Development Process desired.
- Solid experience working with Tier 1 and 2 carriers, NEMS and MSO's preferred.
- Solution architecture experience in evolving Ethernet services a plus.
- Knowledge of new technologies including SDN/NFV preferred.
Vacancy expired!