Overview

Imagine your future with us!

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world. 

About the role:

The network architect is responsible for the design of the ALS network as well as assisting with the management and monitoring of the network. The network architect will work in collaboration with the network engineers, network administrators as well as other IT and business partners in the design, installation, and configuration of the network to achieve the established business and security requirements. The architect will assess the existing network technologies to improve the overall network performance, security, and efficiency. The architect will recommend changes wherever required to achieve optimal performance and improved security. The architect will participate in IT network audits and make recommendations for remediation of audit findings. The architect will follow a proper design methodology and framework to ensure that all areas of IT are represented properly including applications, infrastructure, security, operations, and disaster recovery / business continuity. The architect will also lead the development of network reference architecture for the organization.

Flexible work arrangements 

Responsibilities

About you:

• Design, install and support of Routing, Switching and Security/VPN technologies in the WAN/LAN environment.
• Lead the design process with the ability to work effectively as part of the network team
• Assess business and applications requirements for corporate data and voice networks
• Collaborate with business analysts, network engineers, applications developers, and security analysts to create detailed requirements
• Review solution requirements for reasonability and conformance to project constraints. Ensure that the project scope is aligned to the agreed deliverable, identify divergence of scope and escalate to the appropriate managers
• Closely work with the development, security and vendor teams to ensure tight alignment of objectives and expectations. Ensure that the developed solution matches the required solution
• Develop preliminary and final network design documentation including Visio Diagrams of the defined solution and any relevant written documentation that will support and drive the final solution
• Work with the business unit project managers and user base to determine changes that will be required to implement approved service request.
• Maintain data about the reference architectures used to implement, keep all network architecture and supporting documentation current
• Assist in change management and problem management processes as the business needs arise
• Assist in the collection, storage, and reporting of measurement data.
• Assess and troubleshoot network architecture and make recommendations for enhancements that will improve network performance, security, and efficiency.
• Participate in other value-added operational processes such as project planning, staffing, testing, and quality assurance.
• Special projects/assignments as required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Cisco Certifications (CCNP or CCIE) is preferred
• 7 years of network engineering and network architecture related experience with in-depth exposure in designing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting complex networks within a large enterprise environment.
• Solid Understanding and hands-on experience with routing protocols (e.g., EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and BGP) in a mixed environment.
• Experience in Access Control Lists, Firewalls, VPN technologies, Wi-Fi technologies, VOIP, QoS, Enterprise Wireless technologies, and other security technologies.
• Experience working with managed service provider
• Experience in Network monitoring and management tools.
• Strong experience with SDWAN technologies
• Strong ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization
• Knowledge and experience in creating and updating Network Visio Diagrams

Physical Demands:

• Desire and willingness to work in a collaborative, innovative, flexible, and team-oriented environment
• Ability to work calmly and constructively under pressure and meet deadlines; the ability to manage and keep track of multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to adjust to changing situations to meet emergencies, program changes or production requirements.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of obtaining network statistical information.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated ability to communicate technology concepts to non-technology personnel

Qualifications

Working at ALS:

Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS.We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work. 

Our benefits include:

• Structured wage increases
• Comprehensive benefit package (including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

About ALS:

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. 

Everyone matters: 

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society

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ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.