Network Architect

Reporting to the Manager of Technical Services, the Network Architect assists with the design, implementation, and support of the organization’s network and IT infrastructure. This position is a technical resource that contributes to the setup and repair of network infrastructure, including the monitoring of network performance and resolution of network-based issues. Additional responsibilities include participating in disaster recovery procedures, enabling data security, safeguarding network software and hardware, and replacing faulty hardware as necessary. The Network Architect may also oversee large projects of high complexity as the lead member of a team.

System Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees and supports daily administration of the organization’s network and server environment.
• Maintains physical components of networks, including cables, switches, routers, and other network devices.
• Is proficient in routing protocols and can design and troubleshoot using them. Examples but not limited to OSPF, BGP, iBGP, eBGP, and EIGRP.
• Will manage a large distributed network utilizing leaf/spine architecture as a lead in a team of network engineers, administrators and technicians.
• Designs and implements networking and telecommunication infrastructure, and supports network equipment such as: routers, firewalls, switches, private/public circuits, servers, racks, and any other relevant hardware.
• Maintains hardware and software such as: servers (physical and virtual), virtualization platform, VOIP phones, firewalls, and any other relevant hardware and software.
• Maintains all remote connections to the organization via SD-WAN, VPN, telehealth, virtual desktops, and other network devices.
• Monitors and tests network performance, troubleshoots network problems and outages, and provides reports on relevant network statistics
• Configures network devices according to appropriate security standards, monitors security measures in place, and resolves security issues as necessary.
• Configures, tests, and maintains network hardware and software.
• Manages licenses for network related servers and software.
• Ensures all network hardware is patched and updated, coordinating maintenance and downtime as necessary.
• Coordinates the implementation of new and upgraded software to network devices, performs appropriate testing and change management procedures.
• Supports Network Team and help desk staff with tickets related to network issues.
• Performs system backups and recovery.
• Assists with the design, implementation, monitoring, and support of network hardware and software, including: routers, switches, circuits, LANs, WANs, servers, hubs, and any other relevant hardware.
• Conducts routine audits of hardware and software.
• Assists with the creation of standard operating procedures for equipment installation and network support.
• Performs audits of the Network Teams configuration and deployments to ensure standard procedure and security policy is being followed.
• Creates documentation for network configuration, network mapping, processes, and incident resolution.
• Provides guidance to IT leadership regarding network connectivity, issues of increasing traffic, network security concerns and determining the path between hosts.
• Other duties as assigned by the organization.