Backbone Architect

$134,284 - $164,000/Yr

Flexential - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Backbone Architect is responsible for designing the network infrastructure that supports Flexential's colocation, cloud, and managed services products. This role involves making architectural decisions based on business requirements and ensuring high availability and optimal performance of the network. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in service provider network design and routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements solutions for the Flexential colo, cloud, and managed services network infrastructure with high availability and optimal performance.
• Evaluates multiple vendors with documented engineering specifications/requirements and test plans in conjunction with overall business strategies.
• Troubleshoots and supports complex routing and switching issues and problems.
• Integrates both internal and external solutions into the architecture.
• Manages related projects and their delivery.
• Establishes and documents standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provides technical support and training to Operations, Product, and Client Services on all related technologies.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing, spanning-tree, EVPN, and FHRP.
• Fundamental understanding of project management principles to effectively lead projects.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) to align multi-functional teams and objectives and promote team outcomes.
• Ability to balance requirements from the business and operations with insight to industry trends to facilitate solutions that deliver ongoing capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Desire to grow and learn new technologies.
• Knowledge of change management practices.
• Extensive experience with IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
• Extensive experience working with Cisco IOS-XR.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good decision-making abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Some programming language and fundamental knowledge (Python, Perl, etc.).
• BA/BS education.
• Service provider experience.
• Professional level network certifications (CCIE, JNCIE).

Benefits

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term disability
• Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Rewards and Recognition Program