OverviewLocation: 3/2 Hybrid schedule, with office located in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Authorization: US Citizen/Green Card holder
The A.C.Coy Company has an immediate opening for a Network Architect. This individual will provide leadership and oversight for technology integrations and will help to maintain enterprise network and security standards.
Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience working in complex network architectures with a focus on network performance, security, scalability, resiliency, and automation.
This high-profile role will have an excellent salary and benefits package, as well as numerous professional development opportunities and the potential for a substantial bonus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage project teams in designing network solutions and translating network requirements into plans for both IT and business units, with a focus on network security
- Participate in the strategic leadership committee and provide network reviews of technology environments and network standards delivery
- Lead the integration of new and existing technical components safely and soundly into the operating environment
- Drive changes in the current network operating environment that lead to operational efficiencies and improvements across multiple business units and technologies
- Lead engagements with business units to define and integrate business requirements into the technology architecture landscape
- Drive implementation of network standards and practices to support a strong security posture
- Lead the design of network orchestration to automate key processes
- Lead and manage the network program92s Agile SAFE sprint planning activities
- Support teams in successfully delivering projects through established project management / SAFE agile processes
- Identify process and operational improvements to extract further value from existing network security investments and to meet dynamic compliance and regulatory needs
- Advise senior leadership on information protection and network principles
- Responsible for the leading the organization92s network modernization and transformation to the cloud
- Drives the effective delivery of the business continuity process (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) processes
Qualifications
Required:
- 7+ years of experience assisting in the maintenance and management of enterprise networking platforms
- 3+ years of experience in design and ownership of architectural changes at the enterprise level
- Expert-level knowledge in the areas of network security, network architecture, design and implementation
- Strong knowledge of Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and Fortinet products
- Expertise in network best practices related to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Strong experience in the areas of IT Risk, change management, computer operations, information security administration, and network administration.
- Expertise in the setup and delivery of network protocols, cryptography, and network security practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of current tools/practices for developing and publishing policies, procedures, metrics and other information
- Strong experience in network Cloud platforms - Azure, AWS, etc.
- Expert technical acumen in the areas of network security, network architecture, design and implementation
Preferred:
- Bachelor92s degree in Information Systems or a related field
- Industry certification from relevant industry Network manufacturers (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Fortinet)
