What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Architect position at X2nSat?
Job Summary
X2nSat seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Architect to design, implement, and maintain our Layer 2/3 network. Our company is a service provider specializing in satellite and cellular technologies. You will be responsible for the overall network architecture, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across our infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design and architect a scalable and robust Layer 2/3 network infrastructure, ensuring fault tolerance.
- Develop network diagrams, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Implement and configure Cisco and Ubiquiti switches and routers.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide expert-level support.
- Ensure network security and compliance with industry best practices.
- Monitor network performance and optimize configurations for efficiency.
- Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate network services.
- Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of network solutions, from conceptualization and planning to implementation and optimization.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations to support evolving business needs.
- Perform capacity planning and network performance tuning for both core and edge systems.
Requirements
- Valid CCNA and CCNP certifications are highly preferred.
- Valid CCIE certification is a nice-to-have.
- Extensive experience in designing and maintaining Layer 2/3 networks.
- Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco and Ubiquiti equipment.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
- Proven experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., OpManager, NetFlow, SNMP).
- Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and hybrid-cloud connectivity.
- Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) for network configuration and monitoring.
- Experience with network security best practices and firewalls.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Current Network Infrastructure
The current network infrastructure comprises approximately 100 switches and routers distributed across three locations. The technology deployed includes Cisco and Ubiquiti equipment.
Here is a summary of the current network status:
Attribute - Details
Total Devices - ~100 Switches/Routers
Equipment Vendors - Cisco, Ubiquiti
Locations - 3
Layer - Layer 2/3
Service Provided - Satellite and Cellular Technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a service provider environment.
- Knowledge of satellite and cellular communication technologies.
- Experience with network automation and scripting.