Principal Network Architect

3 weeks ago


Ashburn, Virginia, United States Quality Technology Services, LLC Full time

Job Summary

The Principal Network Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining QTS's virtual and physical network infrastructure for customer services. This role requires extensive technology background and large-scale global project deployment experience in Internet Protocols, Ethernet transport, Optical Networking, Data Center architectures, Cloud and Virtualization, as well as underlying service management and operational support experience for Network/Systems management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement network architecture for QTS's data centers and customer services
  • Develop and maintain network infrastructure documentation and standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network services meet customer requirements
  • Lead development of the roadmap for the next generation of QTS Networking infrastructure
  • Propose standards for customer Network implementations, including policies for shared vs. dedicated resources
  • Contribute to and manage the short, mid, and long-term Network technology roadmap
  • Own and manage the Wide Area Network (WAN) capacity, documentation, reporting, and planning
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to align network priorities and activities
  • Perform analysis and make recommendations on network orchestration and automation
  • Serve as a critical resource to coordinate network resources and activities
  • Monitor and review the deployment of services to minimize unplanned downtime

Requirements

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or other related field
  • 15+ years of progressive information technology engineering experience
  • 10+ years of Networking technology experience, with dedicated responsibility for Information Technology operational support
  • Strong knowledge of Information Technology-related frameworks, standards, and best practices
  • Demonstrated history of network engineering and support in multi-site environments
  • Prior experience leading and/or managing multiple, complex, short-term projects and incidents simultaneously
  • Experience in large Data Center and/or ISP/Service Provider environments
  • Design, implementation, and operational experience with BGP, OSPF, and MPLS (traffic engineering implementation) and other routing protocols
  • Familiar with network security features (ACLs, VPN, L2VPN, L3VPN, IPSEC, GRE) with a focus on Cisco and Juniper platforms
  • Experience automating DNS and IP infrastructure and other network tools
  • Proficient deploying technologies within the context of an overall architecture, and using DevOps and infrastructure-as-code frameworks, where applicable
  • Prior experience leading and/or managing multiple, complex, short-term projects and incidents simultaneously
  • Provide training and mentorship for lower-level team members

Benefits

  • Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
  • Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
  • Pet and Legal Insurance
  • QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

About QTS

QTS is a leading provider of data center solutions, trusted by enterprises, government agencies, and the largest and fastest-growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom, enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. At QTS, we're fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider.



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