Network Solutions Architect

Description and Scope 

Skywire Networks is looking for an experienced Senior Network Architect in a service provider environment that is customer-focused and driven to bring efficiency in optimizing the network for growth. It is an excellent opportunity to enhance and grow a network. The best-fit candidate will possess strong written & verbal communication skills, and proven time management & organizational skills. In addition, the ability to multi-task with accuracy, strong analytical and documentation skills, and attention to detail are crucial for the success of this role.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Design, document, and oversee the implementation of core-to-edge network architecture and routing protocols on our Juniper platforms.
• Provide explanations of how enterprise and service provider networks are designed, deployed, operated, and measured to executive decision-makers and internal teams.
• Equipment evaluation and selection and roll out for both the core network and CPE devices. 
• Work closely with the engineering and operations teams to oversee the implementation of network solutions, providing technical guidance, support, and troubleshooting when necessary.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of existing network infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and optimization to enhance network performance, security, and scalability.
• Provide technical training individually or in larger group settings.
• Design, document, and quote with a bill of material and/or statements of work for the implementation of network solutions for internal and external customers.
• Final Tier of support of issues within the network
• Collaborate with our network planning and sales engineering teams, providing pre-sales engineering through communication, both oral and written, on complex technical and sales issues to a variety of audiences, including internal and external executive-level technical decision-makers.
• IP address forecasting, definition of best practices, and documentation
• Write, review, and oversee the implementation of Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and network architecture designs.
• Stay current with Juniper products, technologies, and industry trends, and make recommendations for new hardware or software solutions to enhance network capabilities.
• Provide expertise in network security best practices and ensure that network solutions are designed with security in mind, including firewall configurations and access control.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for Juniper devices and solutions, offering guidance to internal teams, clients, and partners.
• Collaborate with vendors and partners to evaluate, test, and select hardware and software components for network solutions, negotiating contracts and agreements as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering, or 5 or more years of equivalent work experience in a network service provider environment.
• Extensive experience in designing and architecting network solutions with a strong focus on Juniper devices and Juniper Networks technologies.
• 7+ years of hands-on practice and working knowledge in a Juniper/Cisco environment, on routing (BGP/OSPF/ISIS), Security (FW, IDP, IPS, etc.), and WAN routing technologies. 
• 5+ Years designing, implementing, and testing MPLS, EVPNs, VPLSs & EPLs in a Juniper service provider environment.
• 5+ Years designing, implementing, and testing enterprise campus LAN & branch solutions, VoIP, 802.11 wireless technology, including trends and the latest state-of-the-art architecture reference models for both cloud and premise-based solutions.
• Active Juniper JNCIP certification or above with service provider experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience using Juniper EX, MX, ACX, and SRX equipment in a metro-ethernet environment.
• Experience with SNMP, Telemetry, CFM and LFM.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, manage projects, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active JNCIE, CISSP and/or CCIE certificates.
• Experience with SDWAN environments.
• Familiarity with standalone Virtual Machines OS (VMWare ESX and NSX as well as KVM and Open Source)
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and implementation models (especially using AWS, Azure, and Google).
• Familiarity with configuration, testing, and turn-up automation in the above environments.
• Experience with designing service provider internet access architecture
• Experience with Security as a Service with multiple security OEMs a plus
• Experience with DDOS mitigation, intrusion detection, and prevention a plus
• Experience with fixed wireless technologies and geo-redundancy routing methods.