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 networkCollaborate 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 documentationWrite, 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 architectureExperience with Security as a Service with multiple security OEMs a plusExperience with DDOS mitigation, intrusion detection, and prevention a plusExperience with fixed wireless technologies and geo-redundancy routing methods.