JLL
Global Network Architect
JLL, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Jones Lang LaSalle, an international commercial real estate firm, is seeking a skilled and motivated Global Network Architect with expertise in both traditional networking and cloud networking technologies to join our IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of network architecture and implementations to our clients, ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and operation of network architectures to our clients, ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network architecture, troubleshooting, implementation, and support, as well as experience managing on-prem and cloud-based network solutions.
Responsibilities
Strategic Design & Planning:Develop global networking strategies and architecture based on the company's requirements and growth plans.Design robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant network infrastructures that support the company's operations across multiple countries and regions.Implementation & Deployment:Collaborate with network engineers, IT teams, and vendors to implement global network designs.Coordinate with local and regional IT teams to ensure standardized network configurations and practices.Maintenance & Optimization:Continuously monitor global network health, performance, and capacity.Proactively recommend and implement enhancements to improve network reliability, security, and performance.Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution:Collaborate with global IT teams to swiftly address and resolve network issues.Lead root-cause analysis efforts for network incidents and develop preventive measures.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:Work closely with other IT teams, such as security, data centers, and application teams, to ensure network compatibility and optimization.Engage with business units to understand their specific needs and translate them into network solutions.Research & Development:Stay updated on emerging networking technologies, trends, and best practices.Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for future network upgrades or transformations.Standardize:Define common, reusable solutions for branch, data center and cloud networking.Document hardware, deployment, and configuration standardsProvide a path to get to a network standard.
Sounds like you? To apply you need to be:
Experience & EducationBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in network architecture or design, with a specific focus on global infrastructures.Strong understanding of WAN technologies, SD-WAN, network protocols, IP subnetting, VPNs, QoS, and other advanced networking concepts.Experience with cloud network architecture, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Expertise in network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and others.Knowledge of network security best practices and integration.Professional certifications such as CCIE, CCDE, JNCIE, or equivalent are advantageous.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment.8+ years of technical hands-on networking support.
Technical Skills & CompetenciesStrong understanding of infrastructure and networking.Strong troubleshooting skills for cloud and on-prem networking.Strong experience in implementing global network designs.Experience in successfully deploying networking in a cloud environment.Experience in successfully deploying networking in traditional data center and edge.Experience in ITIL disciplines.Experience and ability to manage conflicts.Strong technical network ability in a diverse and large-scale enterprise environment.Strong decision making and operational skill.Proven track record of global network designs and implementationsHave excellent problem-solving skills utilizing both internal and external resources to get the job done. Work through issues and challenges.Have excellent technical leadershipSelf-starter and motivator and ability to work in team and solo
What we can do for you:At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise your full potential in a fully entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. If you harbour passion for learning and adapting new technologies, JLL will continuously provide you with platforms to enrich your technical domains. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package. It's no surprise that JLL has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2019 World's Most Ethical Companies for the 12th consecutive year.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Design & Planning:Develop global networking strategies and architecture based on the company's requirements and growth plans.Design robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant network infrastructures that support the company's operations across multiple countries and regions.Implementation & Deployment:Collaborate with network engineers, IT teams, and vendors to implement global network designs.Coordinate with local and regional IT teams to ensure standardized network configurations and practices.Maintenance & Optimization:Continuously monitor global network health, performance, and capacity.Proactively recommend and implement enhancements to improve network reliability, security, and performance.Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution:Collaborate with global IT teams to swiftly address and resolve network issues.Lead root-cause analysis efforts for network incidents and develop preventive measures.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:Work closely with other IT teams, such as security, data centers, and application teams, to ensure network compatibility and optimization.Engage with business units to understand their specific needs and translate them into network solutions.Research & Development:Stay updated on emerging networking technologies, trends, and best practices.Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for future network upgrades or transformations.Standardize:Define common, reusable solutions for branch, data center and cloud networking.Document hardware, deployment, and configuration standardsProvide a path to get to a network standard.
Sounds like you? To apply you need to be:
Experience & EducationBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in network architecture or design, with a specific focus on global infrastructures.Strong understanding of WAN technologies, SD-WAN, network protocols, IP subnetting, VPNs, QoS, and other advanced networking concepts.Experience with cloud network architecture, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Expertise in network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and others.Knowledge of network security best practices and integration.Professional certifications such as CCIE, CCDE, JNCIE, or equivalent are advantageous.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment.8+ years of technical hands-on networking support.
Technical Skills & CompetenciesStrong understanding of infrastructure and networking.Strong troubleshooting skills for cloud and on-prem networking.Strong experience in implementing global network designs.Experience in successfully deploying networking in a cloud environment.Experience in successfully deploying networking in traditional data center and edge.Experience in ITIL disciplines.Experience and ability to manage conflicts.Strong technical network ability in a diverse and large-scale enterprise environment.Strong decision making and operational skill.Proven track record of global network designs and implementationsHave excellent problem-solving skills utilizing both internal and external resources to get the job done. Work through issues and challenges.Have excellent technical leadershipSelf-starter and motivator and ability to work in team and solo
What we can do for you:At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise your full potential in a fully entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. If you harbour passion for learning and adapting new technologies, JLL will continuously provide you with platforms to enrich your technical domains. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package. It's no surprise that JLL has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2019 World's Most Ethical Companies for the 12th consecutive year.
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