Network architect job description
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Network architect requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in network architect job postings.
Sample network architect requirements
- In-depth knowledge of computer networking.
- Experience with network protocols and standards.
- Familiarity with network topologies.
- Knowledge of network security tools.
- Proficiency in configuring routers and switches.
Sample required network architect soft skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service orientation.
Network architect job description example 1
Arizona State University network architect job description
As the largest state university in the United States and Most Innovative University 8 years running, as rated by US News and World Report, Arizona State University is committed to maintaining the most dynamic and productive learning experience in all of higher education. ASU's Enterprise Technology (ET) is at the forefront of developing IT platforms and tools that add value to the student experience and drive our innovation initiative. As part of ET's new, growing SDN/Network Engineering team, the Senior Network Engineer will enable a next-generation network infrastructure that will support Student Success Initiatives, Universal Learners, Smart Campus and many more.
You will be responsible for designing and deploying an automated, scalable, resilient network infrastructure for our Campus, Research, Core and WAN environments. This new infrastructure will not only serve to provide increased bandwidth and throughput, but will also transform the way we deploy and manage the infrastructure by leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
Incorporated with this opportunity, ET offers a diverse, fast-paced, energetic, technically rich environment with many opportunities for advancement. ASU encourages autonomy, creativity, and care, so a successful candidate will exemplify a self-starting, self-motivated work ethic that puts a focus on both being empowered and empowering others to succeed. We are looking for not just technical talent & experience, but people who operate and interact in a way that is consistent with our culture; at ASU ET, we believe in deep trust in our teams, self-starting and a flattened structure that emboldens contribution.
As with everyone in the Enterprise Technology (ET) family, our intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as culture and communications are core responsibilities in this role. With an increased emphasis on authenticity, compassion, and inclusivity, this position strives to embody and advance our ET Positive Core.
ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. Click here to explore options.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related field AND five years' of related experience, which includes three years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
You will be responsible for designing and deploying an automated, scalable, resilient network infrastructure for our Campus, Research, Core and WAN environments. This new infrastructure will not only serve to provide increased bandwidth and throughput, but will also transform the way we deploy and manage the infrastructure by leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
Incorporated with this opportunity, ET offers a diverse, fast-paced, energetic, technically rich environment with many opportunities for advancement. ASU encourages autonomy, creativity, and care, so a successful candidate will exemplify a self-starting, self-motivated work ethic that puts a focus on both being empowered and empowering others to succeed. We are looking for not just technical talent & experience, but people who operate and interact in a way that is consistent with our culture; at ASU ET, we believe in deep trust in our teams, self-starting and a flattened structure that emboldens contribution.
As with everyone in the Enterprise Technology (ET) family, our intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as culture and communications are core responsibilities in this role. With an increased emphasis on authenticity, compassion, and inclusivity, this position strives to embody and advance our ET Positive Core.
ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. Click here to explore options.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related field AND five years' of related experience, which includes three years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
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Network architect job description example 2
BNY Mellon network architect job description
Our Team
Technology Services Group (TSG) keeps BNY Mellon's technology running and defines and executes the firm's technology strategy, positioning us for tomorrow. From the computers and collaboration tools of our employees to modernized infrastructure platforms and core services, we ensure that the firm's systems are running optimally while enabling business innovation and productivity. We also oversee BNY Mellon's architecture and data, guiding the firm through technology changes necessary to execute business strategies.
As part of TSG, the Application Infrastructure & Middleware team automates Middleware Engineering, including Platform Security, Application Messaging, Web Authentication, Public Cloud Engineering & Storefront. We also lead Java Engineering CoE.
The Role
As a Cloud Network Architect (CNA) at BNYM, you will be responsible for working with our team of CNAs to design and build leading edge network solutions for mission critical IaaS, SaaS and PaaS in Public and Private Cloud. You will be responsible for developing new standards for connectivity and configuration, gathering business and functional requirements, and deploying solutions with automation for repetitive tasks.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop networking solutions for IaaS/SaaS/PaaS applications that reside in private cloud, public cloud or both.
* Understand the 'big picture' to develop solutions that will integrate smoothly, provide high availability and follow standards and security policy.
* Work with application engineering, devops, operations and clients to identify connectivity requirements. Understand end to end network traffic flows.
* Design and deploy network solutions for integrated on-prem application functions with cloud application functions.
* Develop and document new standards for network deployments.
* Work independently, plan your work, lead networking discussions with other teams, vendors and clients
* Provide leadership and coaching for deployment teams and network operations
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
Technology Services Group (TSG) keeps BNY Mellon's technology running and defines and executes the firm's technology strategy, positioning us for tomorrow. From the computers and collaboration tools of our employees to modernized infrastructure platforms and core services, we ensure that the firm's systems are running optimally while enabling business innovation and productivity. We also oversee BNY Mellon's architecture and data, guiding the firm through technology changes necessary to execute business strategies.
As part of TSG, the Application Infrastructure & Middleware team automates Middleware Engineering, including Platform Security, Application Messaging, Web Authentication, Public Cloud Engineering & Storefront. We also lead Java Engineering CoE.
The Role
As a Cloud Network Architect (CNA) at BNYM, you will be responsible for working with our team of CNAs to design and build leading edge network solutions for mission critical IaaS, SaaS and PaaS in Public and Private Cloud. You will be responsible for developing new standards for connectivity and configuration, gathering business and functional requirements, and deploying solutions with automation for repetitive tasks.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop networking solutions for IaaS/SaaS/PaaS applications that reside in private cloud, public cloud or both.
* Understand the 'big picture' to develop solutions that will integrate smoothly, provide high availability and follow standards and security policy.
* Work with application engineering, devops, operations and clients to identify connectivity requirements. Understand end to end network traffic flows.
* Design and deploy network solutions for integrated on-prem application functions with cloud application functions.
* Develop and document new standards for network deployments.
* Work independently, plan your work, lead networking discussions with other teams, vendors and clients
* Provide leadership and coaching for deployment teams and network operations
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
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Network architect job description example 3
Slalom network architect job description
Who You'll Work With
Slalom Emerge is a team of trailblazers helping ensure we achieve our strategic goals of investing for the future and pursuing innovation as a competitive advantage. We empower our local markets by identifying emerging capabilities, building multi-disciplinary teams, and providing access to niche and hyper-specialized expertise.
We are looking for team members that can design, development, and deliver creative cloud networking solutions while working on team-based projects.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
About Us
Slalom is a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. In 40 markets around the world, Slalom'steams have autonomy to move fast and do what's right. They are backed byregional innovation hubs, a global culture of collaboration, and partnerships with the world's top technology providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Slalom has organically grown to over 9,000 employees. Slalom has been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For five years running and is regularly recognized byemployees as a best place to work. Learn more at slalom.com.
Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include: meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer additional benefits such as a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. Salary: 120-170k.
Slalom is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Slalom Emerge is a team of trailblazers helping ensure we achieve our strategic goals of investing for the future and pursuing innovation as a competitive advantage. We empower our local markets by identifying emerging capabilities, building multi-disciplinary teams, and providing access to niche and hyper-specialized expertise.
We are looking for team members that can design, development, and deliver creative cloud networking solutions while working on team-based projects.
What You'll Do
- Understanding of Cloud Well-Architected and Security Frameworks and ability to apply / adjust the concepts to customer environments
- Big picture thinker that can take technical requirements and align / solution around enterprise style deployment
- Design, build, test, and deploy highly scalable and resilient cloud network designs on public clouds with on-prem connectivity
- Developed deep expertise with CSPs with focus on networking
- Expand knowledge into other areas of cloud and cloud technologies
- Regional travel up to 30%
What You'll Bring
- Network architecture / support / implementation experience in enterprise environments
- AWS, Azure, IBM, Oracle, Alibaba, Tencent and or GCP experience in enterprise environments
- Serverless network architecture deployment and support
- Kubernetes network architecture deployment and support
- Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code (e.g. CloudFormation, Terraform, Puppet, Ansible).
- Ability to communicate with clients on a business level and translate their needs into a technical solution.
About Us
Slalom is a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. In 40 markets around the world, Slalom'steams have autonomy to move fast and do what's right. They are backed byregional innovation hubs, a global culture of collaboration, and partnerships with the world's top technology providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Slalom has organically grown to over 9,000 employees. Slalom has been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For five years running and is regularly recognized byemployees as a best place to work. Learn more at slalom.com.
Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include: meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer additional benefits such as a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. Salary: 120-170k.
Slalom is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024