Network Architect

Hotwire Communications - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time - Senior

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Telecommunications

About the position

The Network Architect at Hotwire Communications is responsible for providing technical leadership and project management for all networking and operating systems tasks. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project execution, mentoring a highly technical team, and overseeing the architecture and design of network infrastructure. The position requires staying updated on industry best practices and technologies, as well as ensuring the security and availability of network services.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and act as a project manager for all technical tasks.
• Participate in kickoff meetings and build solution implementation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Senior Engineers to ensure successful project execution.
• Mentor and coach a highly technical team, providing feedback for performance management.
• Oversee the architecture, design, roadmap, standardization, availability, and security of network infrastructure devices and services.
• Research and analyze industry best practices and new technologies for critical deficiency mitigation.
• Plan, create, execute, and complete projects that align with business needs and growth.
• Act as the highest escalation point for chronic or unknown network issues.
• Measure and report on network capacity, health, and performance.
• Communicate progress updates to stakeholders and service partners.
• Direct leading-edge practices and technology leveraging automation.
• Design and build proof-of-concept (POC) solutions.
• Establish best practices and policies for network system design and implementation.
• Maintain and create documentation templates for Design and AS-Built documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technologies, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with network and infrastructure technologies in service providers or large-scale networks.
• Experience with system implementation processes including design, configuration, customization, integration, testing, and support.
• Strong understanding of technical troubleshooting methodology.
• Experience designing and deploying Triple Play Service Provider Architecture or large enterprise networks.

Nice-to-haves

• CCIE Service Provider/Data Center/Enterprise certification.
• 8+ years of professional experience in large-scale networking environments or service providers.
• 8+ years of experience with internet routing protocols and concepts.
• 8+ years of experience with network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and Junos.
• Automation experience via Bash/shell scripting and Perl/Python programming.
• Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent IP networking fundamentals and experience with IP protocols.
• Experience with major router platforms like Cisco ASR 9000 Series and Juniper MX/PTX Series.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Hotwire Service Discounts for employees living on serviced properties
• Discounted service offerings for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks