Sr. Network Automation Architect

Title: Sr. Network Automation Architect

Location: Remote **

Compensation: $90,000-$125,000

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US

Senior Network Automation Architect**

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr., Network Automation Architect to be a highly knowledgeable lead of a team responsible for developing IT infrastructure solutions and standards that meet or exceed business performance expectations.

This position will architect, design, develop and deliver automation platforms, CI/CD pipeline to support deployment automation, day-two automation, and Network Operation Functions.

The position is responsible for creating detailed solution designs and documentation that supports the development, implementation and operations of enterprise-class network used globally across ship and shore locations.

This role will support cross-departmental collaboration and internal communications with staff throughout the organization and service providers while promoting a positive work environment that supports consistency and drives efficiencies. **

Essential Functions**

• Design, installs and maintains automation platform
• Designs, installs, and maintains the enterprise network to meet the functional objectives of the business
• Designs, installs, and maintains the enterprise Voice services platforms to meet the functional objectives of the business
• Provide automation for rapid and large-scale network deployments
• Provide automation and toolset for real time network monitoring, fault management and self-healing response
• Provide automation and toolset for end-to-end application visibility and performance management
• Provide automation platform for hardware and software asset management
• Provide direction for the installation and configuration of all software packages as needed to support business requirements
• Perform analysis and develop solutions based on established service agreements for capacity planning and performance tuning
• Participate in the development of system solution standards
• Develop detailed design, installation and configuration documentation for enterprise system deployments
• Ensure in solutions and deployments, the security of our enterprise infrastructure and compliance with all applicable security standards (PCI, PII, HIPPA etc.)
• Recommend and oversee projects that expand, change, or improve the systems and related infrastructure
• Provide assistance in reviewing performance and capacity requests as well as design solution resolution
• Collaborate with the Brand service delivery leaders to ensure an understanding of business cases and to ensure that the appropriate solution is selected that meets the business need
• Develop solutions with a focus on reducing operating costs or increasing guest and crew experience
• Provide Capital Expenditure Request level hardware, software, license and labor estimate detail for projects
• Contribute as necessary in a hands-on manner with the implementation of solutions in support of all projects
• Work with other infrastructure teams for new systems designed and engineered
• Leads a small team of Network Architects accountable for IT infrastructure architecture and standards development
• Reviews and provides approval to deliver, all designs produced by the team
• Performs administrative leadership as necessary
• Understand advances and changes in the technology industry and work directly with equipment manufactures to assess new technologies
• Act as the highest level of engineering escalation for issues encountered
• Provide system support and troubleshooting expertise as needed for designed solutions
• Provides technical and tactical support to team subordinates when directed or necessary to deliver
• Less than 25% ship and shore-based travel

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, other advanced science, or engineering field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Ansible/Python/Terraform
• Multi-Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, Google) , cloud networking, monitor, serverless, kubernetes
• CICD AzureDevOps
• Network monitor solarwinds, thousandeyes, netbrain, IPAM, micro-segmentation
• Experience in least one major manufacture such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, CheckPoint, Dell, HPE/Aruba and Cisco for Layer 2/3 network switching, wireless Network technology, Firewall technology, SDN and WAN
• TCP/IP, SSL, LACP, LLDP/CDP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, HSRP, GLBP, SNMP, STP, VPC, VSS, VDC, MSDP, PIM, IGMP, RTP, SIP, H.323, LWAPP, RADIUS, TACACS+, various 802.11 wireless standards, VXLAN, DNS, DHCP
• Excellent presentation and communication skills required
• Working knowledge of Satellite RF sub-systems (Block Up Converters, LNBs, antennas)
• Strong leadership skills of highly-technical engineers and architects
• Strong customer-service orientation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to analyze issues, use sound judgment, and solve complex problems
• Proficient in multi-tasking
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Understanding of development and project management processes and methodologies
• Understanding of industry trends as well as successful strategies and product roadmaps
• Strong strategic planning capabilities with proven hands-on implementation experience
• Working knowledge of corporate IT disciplines and group dynamics

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.