Senior Network Architect

Job DescriptionJob Description

Core Responsibilities

·        Architectural Strategy: Design and maintain a robust hub-and-spoke and mesh network architecture supporting ~ 250 sites across the Commonwealth.

·        Hybrid Cloud Integration: Lead the design and optimization of high-speed, secure connectivity between on-premise infrastructure and AWS (Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, etc.).

·        Routing & Switching: Manage and optimize a complex routing environment primarily utilizing EIGRP, complemented by BGP for external/cloud peering and targeted OSPF deployments.

·        Security & Load Balancing: Oversee the integration of Fortigate Firewalls and manage application delivery via NetScaler and load balancers.

·        Observability: Utilize SolarWinds and other monitoring suites to provide deep visibility into network health, performing proactive capacity planning and advanced troubleshooting.

·        Modernization: Drive the transition from traditional hardware-centric models to Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Cloud- architectures.

Technical Profile

The ideal candidate is a Cisco expert with a "cloud-first" mindset and significant experience managing distributed site footprints.

·        Networking: Expert-level command of Cisco IOS/XE/NX-OS. Deep mastery of EIGRP and BGP is important.

·        Cloud: Proven experience architecting AWS networking environments (VPCs, Security Groups, Route 53, Direct Connect).

·        Security: Hands-on experience with Fortigate (FortiOS) security appliances and

VPN technologies.

·        Traffic Management: Proficiency with F5 LTM/GTM or Citrix NetScaler for high

availability.

·        Monitoring: Experience using SolarWinds (NPM/NCM) for enterprise-wide alerting and reporting.

Qualifications

·        Experience: 10+ years in network engineering, with at least 4 years in a lead Architect or Principal role.

·        Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.

·        Certifications: CCNP (Enterprise/Data Center) required; CCIE or AWS Certified

Solutions Architect - Professional .

·        Soft Skills: Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and lead cross-functional projects.

Company DescriptionFounded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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