Lead Network Architect
Cirrus Group Consulting
San Francisco, CA
- $200,000 to $210,000 Yearly
- Full-Time
Job Description
Summary:
Experienced data center network architect specializing in transitioning on-premise data centers to Azure cloud. Responsible for analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure to meet business objectives. Works in San Francisco Bay area with a blend of onsite and remote support.
Responsibilities:
- Transition on-premise data centers to Azure cloud, focusing on network security, DMZ/Extranet, VPN, and user internet services.
- Automate network deployment and data collection tasks for enhanced productivity.
- Document support strategies and maintain comprehensive network documentation.
- Support physical design and installation of data center components.
- Implement security tools and procedures in collaboration with security team.
- Act as a liaison with vendors and resolve issues effectively.
- Lead problem management and provide complex technical support.
- Identify and resolve security issues and vulnerabilities.
- Perform network maintenance, upgrades, and monitoring.
- Provide network health reports and automate alerts triage.
- Develop testing platforms and tools to reduce downtime and improve network operations.
- Set operational and project goals and collaborate globally for business outcomes.
- Identify improvement opportunities across policies, processes, and procedures.
- Participate in the on-call rotation and assist with new office openings.
- Lead IT infrastructure projects from design to installation.
- Develop business justifications and project manage infrastructure projects.
- Act as a technical vendor liaison and communicate IT infrastructure needs.
- Perform system tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.
- Develop and document standards, policies, and procedures for IT network environments.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in Cisco environment network engineering.
- 5 years of experience supporting/managing hosted Data Centers.
- Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco Networking Equipment, Firewall Management Console (FMC), Netskope, Cisco ISE, Cisco Remote Access (AnyConnect), and Azure Firewall administration.
Preferred Skills:
- CCNA or CCNP certifications.
- Experience with Forcepoint, Network Access Control solutions, Forescout, Cisco DNA, Cisco Nexus Dashboard, Python, Ansible, Terraform, Dynatrace, Forward Networks, Cisco Wireless solutions, SD-WAN, InfoBlox, Configuration Drift Detection and Remediation, Security Posture Assurance, Disaster Recovery, ITIL Certification.
- Proficiency in centralized policy management and cloud knowledge/experience with Azure.
Address
Cirrus Group Consulting
San Francisco, CA
94104
USA
Industry
Technology
Posted date
24 days ago
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