Staff Solution Architect, Network

Job Req ID: 25199

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide.

We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms.

Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community.

We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

The Staff Network Solution Architect plays a critical role in designing and managing the organization's network infrastructure to ensure it is secure, scalable, and reliable.

This individual will lead the development of network architecture, assess new technologies, and provide guidance on network best practices.

The ideal candidate is an expert in network design and has extensive experience in managing complex network environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):
• Network Design & Architecture: Lead the design and development of the organization's network architecture, ensuring it meets current and future business requirements.

This includes designing LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud-based networking solutions
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate new networking technologies and solutions, making recommendations for integration into the existing architecture.

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in networking and security technologies
• Security: Implement and maintain robust security practices, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network access controls, to protect the network from threats
• Capacity Planning: Conduct capacity planning to ensure that the network infrastructure can support the organization's growth and evolving needs.

Proactively identify and mitigate potential bottlenecks and performance issues
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including topology diagrams, configuration details, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams, such as systems administrators, security teams, and software developers, to ensure seamless integration and operation of the network infrastructure
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting support for network issues, working with network engineers and operations teams to resolve complex problems quickly
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors to select and implement network solutions, manage contracts, and oversee the deployment of new technologies
• Disaster Recovery: Design and implement network disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring minimal downtime in the event of a network failure
• Mentorship: Provide technical leader...