Architect- Network Engineering

Job Description

This position is architecturally focused on design, engineering and deployment as well as providing tier 4 support for Enterprise/ Cloud Networking related software, hardware, applications, databases, and tools.

This may include applying domain knowledge and using technical skills to support customers, resolve problems, provide training as required, functional/technical requirements, documentation, estimation, planning, and project management.

Responsibilities



* Provide architectural roadmaps for business capability enhancements as well as for growth for the network engineering domain.


* Regularly deploys, maintains, upgrades, and supports existing Enterprise/ Cloud Networking and related systems to ensure operational stability for business groups.


* Elicits functional requirements and documents for use by the application development team, the architecture team, and other operational teams.


* Implements hardware and software changes based on new and existing system requirements.


* Implement system health monitoring tools and monitors network/ cloud hardware and software systems to ensure that established SLAs are met.


* Negotiates with vendors to ensure that all system requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.


* Keeps abreast of all innovations and changes to AutoZone systems to ensure having the appropriate tools and training to provide quality support.


* Performs functional / technical requirements gathering, documentation, estimation, planning and project management on mid-size projects or parts of large projects.


* Assist with hardware procurement following our internal processes.


* Trains overall team in functional areas, business process, architectural design, roadmaps, etc.

Qualifications



* Minimum of 15 years of network engineering and 3-5 years with focus on cloud network engineering experience required.

(GCP experience is highly desirable)


* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred


* Hands-on experience regarding cloud networking (GCP preferred), understanding of core infrastructure/network services in the cloud, TerraForm, automation, logging/monitoring is required


* Google Network certification is a big plus


* Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid data center technologies


* Experience with Cisco Networking (routers, switches, Meraki APs) infrastructure desirable


* Expertise of Cisco Viptela SD-WAN


* Good understanding of Routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, TCP/IP, NAT and security protocols like TACACS/RADIUS


* Experience with network management systems such as Solarwinds, NetQoS


* Hands-on experience configuring, deploying, and maintaining Cisco-based networks


* Requires at least five years' relevant experience based on consistently demonstrated capabilities.


* CCNP/CCIE preferred


* Solid problem solving, relevant domain and analytical skills.


* Abil...