Manager Network Architect & Design

Job Description

Role Purpose The Manager Network Architect & Design will be able to design, implement and operationally support security infrastructure projects utilizing the breadth of Networked devices including Routers, Switches, Firewall s, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Anti-Spam and Anti-Virus services. Strong knowledge of IPv6, SolarWinds and Cisco networking equipment will be required. In addition, the Network Engineer will perform Project Management functions to include the development of a project plan in compliance with the customers SDLCM. Key Accountability Areas Key Activities Strategy and Advisory

• This role has expanded responsibilities in terms of assisting the rest of the business to achieve its vision of strategic growth.
• Provide a high level of technical understanding for problem solving and troubleshooting
• Interact with Hardware and Software vendors to address issues when necessary
• Establish overall strategic network standards and priorities
• Provide the highest level of technical guidance and direction in the design and implementation of networking solutions
• Analyze the optimization of network system performance
• Oversee the strategic interface of network systems configuration
• Use and incorporate broad technical knowledge of the diverse business areas within the enterprise in the assessment of network engineering technologies, computing systems hardware and software protocols.Accept and resolve escalated trouble tickets from Service Desk
• Work On-Call shift rotations with other members of the department
• Deployment and Troubleshooting of network equipment such as Cisco routers, switches,
• Deployment and Troubleshooting of Remote Access Solutions (Cisco AnyConnect and Cisco ASAs, Cisco Client)
• Deployment and Troubleshooting of security product suite including WSA, StealthWatch, Splunk, and IPS
• Generate Build of Materials, Cost Estimates and Solution recommendations
• Respond to cyber incidents as defined in incident response SOPs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Following policies and procedures and escalating when policies or procedures are not followed
• Escalating potential security incidents and providing relevant information
• Meeting all security responsibilities defined in policies and procedures

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Support the Digital Health Director in building and maintaining relationships and establish working relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Support in inter-sectoral meeting providing and gathering input as it relates to strategy, planning, risks, etc.
• Prepare relevant progress reports as required to update relevant stakeholders on progress
• Collate stakeholders feedback on issues, challenges and unmet requirements and develop action plans
• Act as the key sector representative in building and managing relationships with providers and counterparts (e.g., contract management)
• Ensure management is kept abreast of related developments, risks arising and progress

Business Management

• Support in the development of business cases across multiple scenarios, including for business lines, subsidiary companies, assets, joint ventures, etc.
• Support in the development of the long-, medium-, and short-term financial forecasts for divisions and sector
• Collaborate as a member of cross-functional teams that include Brand Managers, IT Developers, Design team and Customer Support for product improvement and feature implementation Support the in develop of annual budgets with divisions and manage related monthly reporting activities (e.g., accruals, budget tracking, etc.)
• Improve the product by creating user flows, task flows, journey maps, prototypes, and elegant design solutions.
• Shape viable and valuable solutions, with a test-and-learn mindset, and a collaborative approach to solution definition
• Work with sector members to understand and deliver their procurement needs acting as internal expert on the procurement options, processes, and systems
• Facilitate and drive effective and efficient sector procurement and contract management (incl. delivery vs milestones, support invoice payment, etc.) and close out procurement packages to release unused budget

Implementation Planning and Risk Management

• Assist in developing the annual implementation plans. Work with divisions to monitor status (incl. progress, risks, and challenges), provide regular updates to management and complete related reporting
• Prepare reports for digital health director and sector head on the current and forecasted progress/completion of key assets and initiatives, with executive levels insights on key assets, requirements, and risks
• In the case of challenges or risks, support divisions or sector leadership in the development of pragmatic and considered mitigation measure and/or recovery plan
• Proactively identify risks for the sector (incl. Strategic, environmental, operational, reputational, etc.), assist in managing the respective registers and reporting, as well as working with leadership and management in the development of mitigation or management plans

Qualifications / Requirements Knowledge and Experience

• Variety of network technologies and solution architectures
• Broad understanding of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the networking field.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts
• Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare)
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Security best practices and implementing firewalls and perimeter security measures including VPN technologies
• Continuous integration, test automation and / or SecDevOps on iterative development projects
• Agile Development methodologies
• Cisco Certifications: CCNA or CCNP
• Radio Frequency (RF) and spectrum engineering
• Optical networking technology and engineering
• Satellite communications engineeringIPSec VPN or other encryption knowledge and experience
• Routing technology knowledge of MPLS, IS-IS, Segment Routing
• Experience developing integrations with network solutions with automation tools (e.g. Ansible)
• TCP/IP transport network design and engineering, network routing protocols, advanced virtual networking technologies
• Prior experience with:
• Performing upgrades and performing routine network operations and maintenance (O&M).
• Identifying and implementing INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network.
• Complex configuration management techniques and requirements for managing network systems.
• Network operating and maintenance concepts and methods used to troubleshoot network problems for LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN and VoIP
• Data Center and Data center operation experience is preferred
• Cisco IOS, including switching, routing, segment routing and other technologies

Education and Certifications

• Bachelors Degree in IT related field and 6+ years of experience (An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.)

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About Company

Company Description Archirodon , having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance. We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projectsaround the globeand we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.