What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Architect position at Hays?
Role: Networking Architect
Work location: Irvine, CA. Hillsboro, OR
Contract Role
Key Responsibilities:
• Create enabler features from functional product features and perform Definition of Readiness assessments.
• Document architecture and design using C4 and Model-Based frameworks.
• Conduct architecture and design reviews with development teams and principal engineers.
• Perform Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate technologies and services for integration.
• Lead the design of networking subsystems for Layer 2/3 networks, supporting virtualization/containerization for embedded IFE/IFC systems.
• Develop network layers and services enabling self-service tooling for airside network deployments.
• Define and communicate clear architectural goals, patterns, and frameworks for networking services.
• Review and improve existing networking designs for performance and scalability.
• Provide end-to-end engineering, implementation, and support for network solutions (WAN, LAN, WLAN, Security, Virtualization).
• Hands-on experience with unmanaged Ethernet switches, wireless access points, and cellular/satellite networking systems.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking protocols (OSPF, BGP), VPN, SDN, DNS, Load-balancing, and Firewalls.
• Familiarity with networking-focused OS (Cumulus Linux, VyOS, OpenWRT) and commercial equipment (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5).
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