Network Architect

Tri Counties Bank is seeking a highly skilled Network Manager to join our team. As a Network Manager, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the development, coordination, implementation, and completion of network resources, equipment, configuration, instrumentation, and operations.

• Develop and implement standards, procedures, and processes for the Network Operations Center (NOC).
• Resolve elevated and complex provider service complaints.
• Direct network management strategies and contract for the company.
• Support validation, deployment, optimization, and operations of network nodes.
• Develop value-added solutions that meet customer business needs and share key learnings with others.
• Attract, recruit, hire, develop, mentor, coach, and retain top talent.
• Negotiate provisions for new services and pricing with suppliers.
• Ensure the accurate implementation and administration of network services through matrix partners.
• Accountable for solution and cost delivery of 3rd party services.
• Represent the organization at related external provider meetings and conferences.
• Ensure infrastructure technology recoverability in support of business processes.
• Network firewall and IDS/IPS systems evaluation, design, implementation, and support.
• Perform special projects and other duties assigned by leadership.
• Partner with internal Network Architect to act in a strategy setting role to the business for end-user services, hosting services, and telecommunications services.
• Coordinate operations and strategy for all areas of responsibility.
• Interact with partner organizations/departments to design network or system solutions for data center infrastructure.
• Interact with business partners to develop a strategy to implement perimeter and edge security.
• Manage key provider relationships and is accountable for critical interface with providers and business staff.
• Prepare recommendations based on monitoring results, tools analysis, and forensics.
• Understand, develop, track, monitor, and report on key program performance metrics, such as utilization, coding, and quality performance.
• Author Reason for Outage (RFO) reports within agreed-upon service level agreements.
• Review project plans and technical documents to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with enterprise network architecture.
• Define an implementation plan for new technologies.
• Mentor team members on new technology and network best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prior experience working as a network architect in an enterprise environment.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in a related discipline, or equivalent in academic institution; significant applied experience or a combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• 15+ years of experience in the design of large-scale local, wide-area, and wireless enterprise networks.
• 10+ years of data center design experience.
• Firewall knowledge, including CheckPoint, Cisco, and Palo Alto.
• In-depth hands-on understanding of network design methodologies, network architecture principles, network modeling, and inter-relation of various enterprise network solutions.
• Experience with VPN, cloud, Linux, and routing protocols.
• Experience with SIP, IPSEC, DHCP, and RFP/RFI software and systems.
• Extensive knowledge of networking protocols and services - HTTP, LACP, NTP, DNS, TCP/IP, STP, BGP, OSPF, RIP, ARP, L2TP, SSH.
• Knowledge in SDWAN technologies.
• Understanding of SASE/SSE technologies (Netskope preferred).
• Working knowledge of spine-leaf datacenter architecture.
• Knowledge of on-premises and uCaaS/cCaaS-based Voice over IP technologies and services.
• Fluency in writing protocols.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with arrangements and decision making.
• Can oversee day-to-day operations and prioritize tasks/projects with confidence.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Must have working knowledge of network physical and logical design.
• Expert knowledge of various routing, switching, and security technologies.
• Knowledge of network design for cloud solutions such as Azure and Amazon Web Services.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications, such as Cisco Certified Network Professional or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert.
• Ability to effectively communicate, present, and articulate strategies across various audiences.
• Proven track record of having strong initiative with the ability to seek out opportunities that can create additional value for the organization.
• Experienced with ITSM functionalities such as change control, change management database, and ticketing system.
• In-depth understanding of disaster recovery, design, implementation, and testing.

Tri Counties Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.