As a Senior Architect, you will be responsible for leading, planning, designing and implementing LAN, WAN and security engagements. The successful candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing multi-vendor network infrastructures including routers, switches and firewalls.

Must live in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire or Rhode Island and go to client sites about 50% of the time.

• Post sales technical delivery and engineering of Cisco LAN, WAN and security solutions
• Design and implement next generation security solutions including Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls
• Design and implement secure access to network resources for both wired and wireless clients utilizing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Design and implement software defined network architecture including Cisco ACI, DNA Center, SD Access and SD WAN
• Design and implement Cisco Data Center and Campus network solutions that accurately reflect the customer stated objectives

Job Knowledge/Skills: 

• Understand highly available, resilient, and scalable network infrastructure and services
• Proficiency with TCP/IP, sub-netting, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, NAT
• Proficient with IP Routing Protocols (OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, BGP), QoS, Multicast, MPLS
• Ability to perform troubleshooting and analysis throughout the seven-layer OSI reference model
• Experience with network security design and implementation including NextGen firewall/DMZ configuration
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Education and Experience:

• BS in Computer Science or related technical degree required, or equivalent experience
• 5 years practical experience implementing Cisco wired and wireless network infrastructures
• Experience with Cisco ISR Routers, and Cisco Ethernet switching including Nexus Data Center switches and Catalyst Campus switches
• Desired certifications:
• Cisco CCNP
• Cisco CCIE Route/Switch or equivalent experience
• Cisco CCIE - Security