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TEKsystems is seeking a remote Network Architect on a full time basis.

This position is a direct placement opportunity with our client based in Montana.

This position will be 100% remote however some travel to the client location may be necessary.

This position is NOT able to provide sponsorship for any work visa.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.

Top Required Skills:

• Vast experience with Juniper (layer 2, access layer, and wireless).

• Vast experience with Cisco core switching (layer 3).

• Vast experience with Palo Alto firewalls.

• Vast experience with Ion software defined networking.

• Experience with Azure cloud is strongly preferred.

• Experienced with IPv4 and IPv6.

• CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSE certifications are nice to haves.

Description

Our client is growing and this has resulted in the desire to optimize their technology stack in order to give their organization a competitive advantage and continued growth.

The Network Architect is responsible for the design, documentation, planning and execution of network-related solutions, including routing, switching, firewalls, wireless and voice platforms. Network Architects ensure unified and consistent design principles within their domain are appropriately implemented.

Qualifications:

• Desire and ability to learn and think independently.

• Four-year college degree and/or significant related work experience.

• Prior management experience.

• Advanced networking technical knowledge and skills related to: routing (BGP, OSPF, static), switching, WiFi, firewalls and modern VoIP practices.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to communicate technical concepts.

• The ability to document complex architecture.

• Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work successfully with a variety of personalities and various management levels.

• Ability to safely lift and carry as much as 50 pounds.

• Experience working in an AGILE environment.

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Highly self-motivated and self-directed.

• Organized and detail oriented.

• Ability to travel as needed.

• Ability to obtain/retain Industry required Certifications: Series 99 - Operations Professional Registration (SIE & Series 99)

The qualifications and physical demands described in this job description are representative of those most appropriate for successful performance of the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Duties:

• Participate in the Enterprise Architecture Committee.

• Assist IT teams in developing technology plans.

• Develop, refine and enforce the architectural principles that govern EA activities.

• Develop, refine and communicate architectural artifacts such as diagrams, plans, strategies and visions.

• Research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry and market trends.

• Defines, explains and advocates technology strategy.

• Aids business stakeholders in understanding business requirements and translating those requirements to technology plans.

• Provides strategic consultation to business and IT leaders.

• Aligns architecture strategy with business goals and culture.

• Recommend the tools and components used within the enterprise.

• Research new technologies and stay current with relevant technology concepts/thoughts.

• Collaborate with project management and IT leaders to ensure progress towards architectural alignment.

• Evaluate, document and refine existing business processes across functional groups.

• Support IT Systems team(s) through tier-3 troubleshooting and consultation as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

This description indicates the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty required for this position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign other duties not mentioned.

3 step interview process: initial phone screening with recruitment team and 2 formal interviews with client teams.

Drug and Background Check Required

Posting Close Date: 1/9/25

Estimated Start Date Subject to Change: 2/3/25

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $180000.00

D.A. Davidson offers a competitive benefits package that includes a 401k, healthcare, assistance with parking, and many other benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 10, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.