What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Architect position at American Unit, Inc?
Key Responsibilities
- Design and document comprehensive LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and multi-technology network architectures
- Build cloud-centric network designs across multi-tenant, multi-region, multi-vendor environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Create data-centric network designs to optimize data transfer within and across agencies
- Align network architecture with Cloud FinOps for cost analysis and modeling
- Develop patterns, standards, and best practices for network design
- Monitor performance, resolve latency/security issues, and plan future upgrades
- Document architecture and implementation steps
- Conduct site assessments of current WAN/LAN/WLAN environments
- Work with IT and third-party vendors to align with business/networking needs
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies
- Define multi-site network operations and requirements
- Mentor and transfer skills to team members
- Align network architecture strategy with enterprise business goals
Required Skills & Experience
Skill
Required / Desired
Experience
Technical design & architecture of network equipment/software systems
Required
10 years
Design/build/maintain multi-tier networks
Required
6 years
Large network issue resolution, network security, compliance, firewalls, security protocols
Required
10 years
Advanced network design & architecture planning, simulation/modeling tools, security frameworks
Required
6 years
Site assessments (WAN/LAN/WLAN), network problem analysis, hierarchical network design
Required
6 years
Project data/documentation tools, VISIO network design documentation
Required
10 years
Designed/implemented global Azure cloud solutions & cloud migrations
Required
5 years
Network Security frameworks, Cloud networking, Virtualization, IoT protocols
Required
10 years