Network Architect (Hybrid or Remote)

DPP is seeking a Network Architect for an opportunity with our client in the banking industry in Columbia, SC. This is a direct hire role with one of the largest financial institutions in the southeast.

Job description:

• The Network Architect is responsible for enterprise level network planning, design, implementation, and optimization.
• Develops and maintain enterprise level strategies and direction for network systems and security solutions using current and emerging technologies.
• Responsible for the technical plans, system designs, and implementation of the network security systems.
• Identify and/or translate business analysis and requirements into secure network solutions or process designs.
• Plans and recommends network hardware, systems management software, network security hardware/software and architecture.
• Recommends network and network security design and architecture to ensure compliance.
• Configures and maintains routers, switches, firewalls, and hubs for the network systems, which includes Corp Wi-Fi.
• Proactively identifies risks and evaluates solutions to mitigate these risks.
• Prepares, presents, and recommends new solutions for possible implementation with supporting documentation to support a business proposition.
• Monitors WAN, LAN and WLAN, network performance, ensures capacity planning is performed routinely, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement.
• Performs troubleshooting procedures on WAN, LAN, WLAN, VoIP, and Wi-Fi networks as required, and designs procedures and resolution methods and scripts for improved proactive operations.
• Provides operational support to and for customers issues and maintain current issue/event status in Ticketing System in adherence to CSC Operational Level Agreement.
• May take on role of Project Leader for special enterprise-wide assignments.

Work arrangement:

• The Network Architect may be remote, or work a hybrid schedule.

Technical background:

• Strong understanding of application protocols, content-aware routing services, with local and global load balancing and failover
• Responsible for the F5 Administration
• Network services: IPv6, NTP, DNS, DHCP
• Inter-network routing: OSPF, BGP, SDN, MPLS, etc.
• WAN acceleration and edge devices: (e.g., Riverbed)
• Mobile computing: VPNs, Mobile Device Management, Wi-Fi, integrated communications
• Designing networks for 100% uptime
• Network monitoring: event aggregation, NetFlow, SNMP
• Real-time and streaming services: market data, live video, IPTV, SIP, VoIP, FIX, turret
• Develop strategic roadmap for global networks, datacenters, and core infrastructure services
• Work with application teams to understand how network capabilities enable them to achieve their SLA
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and optimization

Responsibilities and duties:

• Design, implement, maintain, monitor, and administer the Client switched networking system
• Ensure switched infrastructure maintains 99.99% availability and respond to issues in a timely and effective manner
• Utilize vendor support to evaluate current environment status and conformation to standards as compared to industry
• Proactively provide architecture input on major initiatives in the IMD department
• Ensure industry best practices and procedures are implemented and followed during technical system projects
• Establish clear and decisive standards for IT Network Systems to be referenced by all Application and System development projects
• Serve as technical resource on daily issues related to but not limited to, VOIP, Video Conference, Switched Network Systems and Security Perimeter Systems
• Provide technical insight and mentoring to junior technicians within the team
• Project support
• Strong PM skills and able to navigate changes on project prioritization
• Through research and technical groups, evaluate the current and future technologies that should be evaluated and/or adopted by Client

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Communications
• Minimum of 10 years in the network/communications field
• The following certifications are preferred:
  • CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional Current certification
  • CCDP Cisco Certified Design Professional Current certification
  • CCIE Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert or equivalent experience/knowledge
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Ability to work and build relationships within a team-oriented environment
• Strong organization and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare for and present to management on network and security initiatives
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to lead mid-to-complex technical initiatives
• Ability and desire to mentor staff and provide knowledge transfer
• Background knowledge of current and emerging Network and Open Systems environments
• Knowledge of personal computer programming, word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
• Background knowledge of future Network and Open Systems environments

About our client:
Our client is a growing lending institution with over $40 billion in assets, and is the largest financial institution headquartered in South Carolina.

Known for its family atmosphere, high morale, long-term employees, and strong team spirit, this company places great value on its employees and contractors. Enjoy working in Columbia s revitalized downtown community, surrounded by institutions rich in culture, eclectic restaurants, and retail stores. Other perks include a smoke-free work environment and business casual dress.

As one of South Carolina s largest and most successful financial institutions, our client has served its customers for more than 100 years, providing services to multiple associations throughout the South and Eastern US.

Our client offers an excellent benefit and compensation package that includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Top-rated benefits program
• Training and development opportunities
• Advancement opportunities through internal job postings
• Collaborative, family-friendly atmosphere

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Sarah at [email protected] to learn more about this position (#23-00173).

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP is a premier, full-service IT staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in the placement of highly qualified Information Technology professionals in both contingent and direct hire opportunities. Located in "famously hot" Columbia, SC, DPP is a certified Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) with more than 25 years in the information technology staffing industry.