Network Architect

Job Title:
Network Architect

Job Summary:
Vernovis is seeking a skilled Network Architect to join our team. As a Network Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing network infrastructure solutions that meet the needs of our clients. This includes researching advanced technology trends, identifying emerging trends, and designing innovative solutions using new technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
Researching advanced technology trends and identifying emerging trends
Designing innovative solutions using new technologies
Recommending short-term alternatives when appropriate
Creating prototypes and leading initial development and testing through to production
Defining enterprise-wide scoped SLAs to ensure requirements are met or exceeded
Escalating problems as required based on SLAs
Developing client satisfaction and capacity planning metrics
Coordinating assessment of emerging technologies typically as the lead subject matter expert
Evaluating and recommending new projects or tools for the organization; overseeing cost-benefit analysis and presenting options to management teams
Assisting in the resolution of support issues escalated by senior operations or development personnel
Providing technical expertise across business functions; articulating the relationship between business and the data and technology that support the business
Identifying opportunities to improve business processes via new technologies; making recommendations to management teams

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience
CCNA, CCNP certification preferred
Experience utilizing standard toolsets to monitor and review infrastructure systems
Experience auditing and reviewing data to identify potential security risks
Strong technical knowledge in the following areas: Routing protocols, WAN/LAN, VPN, WLAN, IP Sec, VoIP, QoS, BGP, EIGRP, and Wireless Protocols
Experience with firewall technologies, Cisco NGFW and FMC implementations
Technical knowledge on carrier services including WAN Circuits, VRFs, DWDM, VPLS and VXLAN
Knowledge of load balancing and geo load balancing technologies
Expertise with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NXOS and FXOS
Knowledge of IPS applications, Firepower, SNORT, and Cisco ISE is desired
Knowledge of Meraki wireless infrastructure design and maintenance
Strong knowledge and troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP, Static IPs, and subnetting
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Hands-on experience with analyzer and monitoring tools.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute plans in a high-pressure environment with minimal supervision
Ability to design and implement projects in conjunction with co-workers and/or outside contractors and vendors
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience in a professional manner
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work extended hours, nights and weekends when necessary

About Us:
Vernovis is an Inc. 5000 staffing and consulting firm, serving small and mid-sized businesses in the Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus, Ohio areas. We help companies complete critical business initiatives that are championed by their Technology and Financial leaders. Additionally, we offer expertise in the Cybersecurity space.

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