Sr Network Infrastructure Architect

Company: DISYS
Location: Denton
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Sr Network Infrastructure ArchitectDirect Hire - Denton, TXJob Description* Responsible for complex architecting, designing, administering, and securing company network infrastructure and driving network infrastructure innovation.Essential Functions* Architects network & security infrastructure for company information and network systems/applications.* Must have experience working with Certificate Management (PKI) in an environment where certificate is used for device authentication and network segmentation.* Experience working with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) in an enterprise environment.* Experience working with Data Center technologies, i.e.; VMWare NSX, VXLAN, EVPN, and Spine-Leaf Architecture.* Requires experience working with and supporting PSTN and SIP infrastructure used by our Cisco Unified Call Manager.* Requires in-depth knowledge of switched LAN, WAN, and other networking fundamental design techniques and technologies.* Leads the research and evaluation of new emerging technologies, and innovating designs.* Conducts proof of concept testing, assessing the relevance of those technologies and how they would impact the company.* Implements and maintains critical network infrastructure, including, but not limited to, Cisco switches, Cisco routers, Cisco Datacenter hardware, internet connectivity, voice/phone systems, Wireless solutions, and UPS devices.* Deploys, monitors, and maintains critical security infrastructure, including Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Cisco firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, client VPN, business-to-business VPN, and proxy solutions.* Will design and implement Palo Alto firewall integrations with external dynamic security services.* Will work with our Cisco Prime infrastructure to support our Cisco wireless environment.* Has knowledge to integrate SQL Server databases with the Cisco UCM/UCCX for IVR features. This will also require development of reports through SQL Reporting Services.* Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) and provides support for network/security related incidents. Proactively monitors and measures the overall infrastructure performance and recommends or drives the necessary corrective measures.* Acts as technical and professional mentor to other Technology Services staff.* Facilitates customer requests and project's, fulfilling network infrastructure needs, coordinating between vendors, technical staff, and customers.* Produces accurate system documentation for ease of implementation, and management.* Performs routine maintenance tasks for infrastructure systems; backups, patch management and hot fixes. Establishes requirements, methods and procedures. Plans and schedules hardware and software repair and installations and performs structural changes when necessary.* Develops, implements and maintains policies, procedures and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.Additional Duties:* Adds, moves, changes to network, phones and/or related management infrastructure.* Performs other duties as assignedNice to Have* Must have current Cisco CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Center, or CCNP Security certifications and CCIE certification would be preferred.Job Requirements:Core Competencies* Advanced knowledge of network infrastructure solutions, designs, and best practices* Advanced knowledge of network technology fundamentals* Advanced knowledge of application layer firewalls, intrusion prevention systems* Advanced knowledge of Cisco routing and switching* Experience and ability to work through change management process based on ITIL framework.* Possesses excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to champion causes with positive impact and change.* Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.* Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.* Strong customer service orientation.* Experience working in a team oriented, collaborative environment.* Good understanding of the organizations goals and objectives.* Proven experience with VOIP phones systems and competence with testing tools and procedures with voice and data circuits.* Demonstrated experience handling sensitive or confidential information.* Demonstrated experience maintaining records of regulatory compliance.

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