Senior Network Architect (Onsite NYC With Travel) - TEKsystems

***PERMINANT ROLE - candidate must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship due to client requirements***

30%-40% travel - US and internationally

Our client in the media/entertainment space is looking for a Senior Network Architect, a CCIE level candidate that has 15+ years hand on experience with route/switch, architecture, and design. Strong experience with BGP protocol is a must. 

***When not travelling, this position sits in midtown NYC, 4 days onsite/1 remote day. *Company policy

Responsibilities

-Lead the design and architecture of network services considering performance, redundancy, scalability, and security.

-Document standards and guidelines for best practice network, wireless, and DAS architecture as they align to industry standards and best practices.

-Develop and present comprehensive network design proposals to stakeholders, addressing business requirements and technical specifications.

-Assist in the research, design and documentation for upgrades and adoption of new network technologies.

-Maintain and publish DAS Guidelines

-Review and plan DAS updates for Events.

-Lead audits of Cellular and DAS Performance around outdoor events to adhere to company guidelines.

-Collaborate with Cellular Vendors on stadium enhancements, and testing.

-Responsible for the installation, operation, administration, and maintenance of wired and wireless networks at outdoor events and corporate offices.

-Provide dedicated support for on-site event space network and Wi-Fi technicians during events.

-Responsible for managing and maintaining network diagrams, configurations, support, and training documentation.

-Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, security, Events, and others to align network strategies with business goals.

-Responds to technical escalations for wired and wireless service issues, working with product support teams, IT staff and business groups to ensure resolution.

-Provide reports for network KPIs to show service levels, capacity analysis, performance, troubleshooting, and areas for improvement in network infrastructure.

-Provide technical support to various activities and internal infrastructure within the company.

-Responsible for effectively engaging with IT project management and reporting project status.

-Establish and adhere to set project plans and release dates.

-Mentor and provide guidance to junior network engineers, sharing expertise and knowledge.

-Remain on the cutting edge by studying state-of-the-art network technologies, participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field preferred, with 10+ years of experience or equivalent military service.

- Extensive hands-on experience exceeding 10 years in network implementation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance, particularly in wireless networks.

- Demonstrated leadership with over 5 years in network architecture roles.

- Specialized experience of over 5 years in wireless design, implementation, and support for large networks, including spectrum analysis and event DAS design.

- Proficient in network administration, particularly Cisco products, with expertise in controllers, access points, routers, and switches.

- Advanced knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, STP, NAT, IPSEC, GRE, VPC/VSS, etc.)

- Advanced understanding of networking concepts and principles, including but not limited to routing static/dynamic (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, & BGP) and multi-layer - switching (standard and private VLANs, VTP, Spanning Tree, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent preferred.

Familiarity with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco DNA.

DAS experience is a plus

Familiarity with Arista, Extreme Networks, and Meraki

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

-Strong grasp of network best practices, security principles, design architecture, and analysis with use of tools such as Wireshark, etc.

-Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex network issues.

-Experience in troubleshooting networking device drivers and client system issues.

-Experience in troubleshooting video and voice performance over wired and wireless networks.

-Capability to research and evaluate new network technologies.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

-Skilled in creating and updating detailed infrastructure topologies using MS Visio, Excel, and Word.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $185000.00 - $200000.00

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.