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Network Architect

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Location:
United States, Spring

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Category:
IT - Software Development

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

98000.00 - 225500.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The primary objective of this position is to design and lead deployment of enterprise network services across Routing & Switching, Wireless LAN, WAN/SD-WAN, Data Centers, Wireless and Security disciplines.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and develop end-to-end technical network architecture for enterprise Campus and data center networks
  • Develop and support comprehensive network LAN, WAN, Wireless and security solutions that meet requirements and integrate into the overall HP Enterprise network and security architecture
  • Create and maintain standard builds/templates and apply advanced network and security engineering and architecture knowledge on complex and diverse problems
  • Prepare and maintain network documentation, diagrams, policies, and procedures
  • Conduct network audits, assessments, and reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
  • Evaluate current network and security systems to propose and implement network system enhancements on Network Switches, Routers, Internet Firewall Services, VPN and other Network Management devices - Defines, designs and implements network and security solutions
  • Lead IT network infrastructure project design, reviews and ensure network architecture goals and requirements and met and aligned with business objectives
  • Performs a full range of complex network designs encompassing multiple technologies and technology layers (LAN, WAN, OS, IOS) within a single enterprise network
  • Perform post design support to include installation, configuration, and tier III O&M support for both enterprise and field deployed systems including local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN)
  • Troubleshoot and analyze significant, complex network problems that require evaluation of intangibles
  • Research network trends and create architecture roadmaps
  • Conduct network audits, assessments, and reviews to ensure compliance with Industry (HPE) standards and best practices
  • Provide technical guidance and recommendations to the network team on Aruba Wireless solutions (Aruba Central, Aruba Clearpass etc)
  • Train and mentor team of network engineer
  • Write functional requirements/specifications documents
  • Proven ability to accomplish assigned tasks with little supervision
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Demonstrated confidence with the ability to present and have customer facing conversations
  • Establishes best practices through collaboration with IT Security and IT Infrastructure Operations
  • Collaborates with IT Security and Client Services toward compliance and auditing
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and/or internationally, if needed
  • Ability to maintain and foster sensitivity and respect for a culturally diverse work environment
  • Ability to manage and prioritize complex, changing workloads in a challenging technical environment
  • Ability to travel approximately 20%

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent industry experience
  • 10 years’ experience in large enterprise network environments
  • 10 years’ experience managing networking technologies in both LAN and WAN environments
  • 7 years of progressive experience in network architecture, design, engineering and implementation in global IT networks and network security
  • Advanced knowledge of and experience with networking and network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, Routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), L2 VPN, EVPN and MPLS/L3 VPN
  • Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi protocols including all standards of 802:11a/b/g/N/A.c and supporting protocols including DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, TCP/IP, UDP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, ACL’s, LDAP etc
  • Experience managing Datacenter technologies with Juniper switches and routers
  • Experience with SDN, SD-WAN products and services (Silverpeak, Aruba)
  • Working knowledge of structured cabling systems and network facilities
  • IPv4 and IPv6 experience is must
  • Strong understanding of network infrastructure, IP addressing, IP traffic management
  • Well versed in cloud architectures, software defined networking, data center switching technologies, and securing virtual environments (AWS, Azure, Google desired)
  • Knowledge, skills and experience with Aruba routing, switching, and wireless hardware, software and protocols including Aruba Mobility Controllers, Aruba Instant Aps, Aruba Central, Aruba Activate, Security, Aruba ClearPass
  • Knowledge and experience of Juniper Switching and routing hardware and protocols (QFX/EX/MX series) and Junos Software
  • Design, configure, deploy, and optimize Aruba Clearpass and Wireless solutions for various network scenarios and requirements
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues related to Aruba Clearpass and Wireless technologies, such as authentication, authorization, encryption, roaming, QoS, RF, and security
  • Monitor and analyze network performance and health using Aruba tools and best practices
  • Familiarity with DHCP/DNS/IPAM (Infoblox), Load balancers (F5 etc) is plus
  • Any experience in network security including: Device Hardening, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Firewalls, and IPSec, vulnerability assessment and intrusion detection is an added advantage
  • JNCIE (DC or ENT)/CCIE, JNCNP or CCNP (enterprise)
  • Aruba or Juniper Wireless Certifications will be a plus

Nice to have:

Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business Growth, Change Management, Client Expectations Management, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Centric Solutions, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intellectual Curiosity, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Process Improvements, Product Services, Relationship Building

What we offer:
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 20, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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