Short Description:
Network Architect Analyst with 8+ years of design and implementation experience in Service Provider environment using Cisco and Juniper Networking solutions.
Complete Description:
The Office of the Chief Technology Officer seeks a Network Architect to provide subject matter expertise and executive consulting services in assisting the architecture team and the executive management as a design strategist and plays an advisory role in analyzing technical solutions and defines processes for a business requirement within a service provider and enterprise networks.
The objective of this procurement is to assist and advise in the implementation and design of DCNET’s Government Service Provider Network supporting and connecting critical District of Columbia government infrastructure. The individual will provide executive consultancy and design recommendations based on industry expertise in requirement analysis, functional design and deployment of complex technology solutions across enterprise and service provider networks. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Experience in requirements gathering related to implementation of technology solutions across enterprise and service provider networks.
• Provide hands-on analysis and quality assurance for the DCNET network engineering team, leveraging industry expertise and understanding of large service provider design and deployments of complex technology solutions.
• Experience in analysis, design, configuration and implementation of routers, switches and firewalls in network and security layer models.
• Large Scale Design/Implementation experience with Cisco ASR and Nexus platforms in a Service Provider environment supporting network data and voice subscriber services
Behavior Characteristics:
The ability to think and work independently. Technical and Business Problem solving skills with strong conceptual and analytical skills. Speaks and writes effectively. Must be a strong team player.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Expertise Rating
Technology solutions requirements analysis across enterprise and ISP networks
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Hands on experience and deep understanding of Routing Technologies such as BGP, and OSPF
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Deep understanding of Encryption and Encapsulation Technologies such as IPSec, and GRE
Required
4
Years
3 - Expert
Analysis, design, and implementation of Cisco routers, switches and firewalls
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
QOS implementation in support of (VoIP and Video) services
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Executive consultancy and design recommendations based on industry expertise
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Requirement analysis, functional design of complex enterprise or ISP solutions
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Implementing F5 Load balancers in Cisco data center network environments
Required
2
Years
2 - Proficient
Large Scale Design/Implementation of Cisco ASR and Nexus platforms in an ISP
Required
2
Years
3 - Expert
Design and Implementation of IP/MPLS protocol switching in ISP core network
Required
2
Years
3 - Expert
Design and transition planning of IPv6 in a large scale ISP environment
Required
2
Years
2 - Proficient
Design/Implementation/Integration using Juniper Platform
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Understanding of SIP and H.323
Required
3
Years
1 - Basic
Quickly solve complex problems related to network security
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Effectively participate in group interactions
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Possesses professional network diagramming skills
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Technical understanding to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Active Cisco Service Provider Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Certification - must be able to provide CCIE #
Required
Active Juniper Network Certified Internetworking Expert (JNCIE) Certification
Required
Cisco Certified CCVP or Cisco Certified CCNP-V
Highly desired
Technology related Bachelors and Masters Degree
Required
Master of Science degree in a Computer related field is required. Please acknowledge.
May be required to work after hours and/or on holidays.
Must carry smart phones at all times
Must have their own laptop to perform daily functions