Network Architect

DescriptionWe are searching for a Network Architect located in Chicago, Illinois. This individual will collaborate with senior management to establish architectural goals and strategies in alignment with our overall strategy. The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic environment and will be responsible for developing and maintaining in-depth business, capability, and data domain knowledge. Responsibilities:• Collaborate with senior management to establish architectural goals and strategies• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the business, capability, and data domain• Design and implement strategic goals and tactical plans for managing and maintaining corporate capabilities and software• Evaluate and communicate how solution designs meet the business needs of stakeholders• Analyze use cases and user requirements to design technical services with functional and non-functional specifications• Ensure that proposed and existing domain & systems architectures align with organizational goals and objectives• Develop, document, and communicate plans for investing in systems architecture• Provide architectural expertise, direction, and assistance to the IT team and business users• Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of systems development efforts• Review new and existing systems design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with enterprise goals, strategy, standards, and architectural targetsSkills Required:• Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)• Cisco ASA• Cisco Nexus• Cisco Routers• Cisco Technologies• AB Testing• AWS Technologies• Computer Hardware• Configuration Management• Connectivity• ADP - Financial Services• Brocade Communications Systems• Digital Trends• Microsoft Dynamics CRM• Amazon Web Services (AWS)Requirements• Proficiency in Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)• Experience with Cisco ASA, Cisco Nexus, and Cisco Routers• Knowledge of Cisco Technologies• Familiarity with AB Testing methods• Experience with AWS Technologies• Ability to manage and troubleshoot Computer Hardware• Experience in Configuration Management• Understanding of Connectivity principles• Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services• Experience with Brocade Communications Systems• Ability to stay updated with Digital Trends• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics CRM• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot network issues• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills• Willingness to stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.Job typePerm