Network Architect

The Judge Group

(Westerville, Ohio)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About The Judge Group

The Judge Group services the IT and engineering needs of its clients. Founded in 1970, The Judge Group is a privately owned leading global professional services firm specializing in technology consulting, staffing solutions and corporate training. Their solutions are successfully delivered through a workforce of 4,500 professionals and an international network of over 32 practice offices.

Responsibilities

Analyze internal and external partner requirements to develop technical network solutions and their framework
Develop technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy
Recommend network standards for use by all architects
Recommend accurate resource forecasting and milestones for projects
Write functional requirements and specification documents
Perform network design, modeling, analysis, and planning
Interface with technology vendors, staying abreast of how technology infrastructures are evolving, impacting, and driving competitors
Capture innovative ideas while pragmatically integrating into overall architecture

Ideal Candidate

* Minimum of 7 to 10 years engineering and architecting information technology solutions; Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, computer science or relevant field preferred; advanced industry certifications a plus
* Expert knowledge of products and services provided by, but not limited to, vendors such as Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, F5, and Akamai
* Expert knowledge of LAN, WAN, CAN, Datacenter, security, wireless, voice, and video technologies
* Work with internal clients and partners to understand business needs, offer advice and solutions and operating from a position of expertise balanced with a collaborative approach
* Attention to detail, ability to meet multiple deadlines and adapt (or flex) to changing priorities
* Ability to make timely and effective decisions based on sound judgment and business rationale
* Strong ability to work with and leverage business partners on designing appropriate solutions
* Ability to analyze problems and solve them with practical, cost effective, and reliable solutions that meet business needs
* Experience with SOX and PCI compliance to architect solutions that meet the respective controls and requirements

Minimum of 7 to 10 years engineering and architecting information technology solutions; Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, computer science or relevant field preferred; advanced industry certifications a plus
Expert knowledge of products and services provided by, but not limited to, vendors such as Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, F5, and Akamai
Expert knowledge of LAN, WAN, CAN, Datacenter, security, wireless, voice, and video technologies
Work with internal clients and partners to understand business needs, offer advice and solutions and operating from a position of expertise balanced with a collaborative approach
Attention to detail, ability to meet multiple deadlines and adapt (or flex) to changing priorities
Ability to make timely and effective decisions based on sound judgment and business rationale
Strong ability to work with and leverage business partners on designing appropriate solutions
Ability to analyze problems and solve them with practical, cost effective, and reliable solutions that meet business needs
Experience with SOX and PCI compliance to architect solutions that meet the respective controls and requirements