The technology areas of focus for the role includes, Data Center and end user networks, public and private Network Transport and Optical systems and emerging technologies (Switched-Ethernet, LTE, etc.), Corporate/Branch and Building Networking including Wireless. Knowledge in related technology areas such as Voice and Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions is a plus. Network Appliance, Video and Unified Communications knowledge are important.

• Managing Team of Engineering and Project managers, Ensure work assignment and Prioritization of work
• Manage Internal and External Stakeholder
• Manage Performance and Risk Matrices
• Escalation management

Reinforce responsible growth, build capabilities by upskilling and reskilling team member

• Work on process optimization/improvement opportunity
• Work as Coach and mentor
• Takes direct accountability for the resources and all assigned work tasks.
• Ability to manage Network technical/engineering/implementation resource tasks and service delivery. This includes FTE/FTC/vendors and partners.
• Develops, tracks, reports, and manages delivery.
• Manages Risk and communicates
• Candidate must understand how designs turn into Implementations that are based upon standards and defined strategies.
• Works with Design and Architecture Engineering in a “knowledge sharing” capacity in support of the team’s adoption and successful delivery of technology (new), systems or process changes.
• Plays a strong role in project delivery lifecycle management. Partners with the Design Engineering team to create Detailed Implementation Plans for all design, Test and Accept criteria, Back-Out and Validation plans and procedures. Adheres to Project Close-Out practices such as asset tracking, inventories, chargeback, documentation and the related systems, tools, and process updates.
• Technical areas of focus include but are not limited to WAN/MAN, Routing, Switching, Firewalls, Load Balancers, LAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, Latency, NAC, QoS, CAC, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, Multicast, NHRP, ATM, PPP, IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, ACL, VNP, Building Wireless/Wi-Fi solutions (802.xx) and carrier “in-building wireless services (DAS) etc. Knowledge of Cable Systems a plus.

• Experience in various equipment manufacturers including but not limited to CISCO, Juniper, Arista, Brocade, EMC, etc.
• Financial services (Insurance, Banking, Investment banking), is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in Software and Systems Application and design (Linux, UNIX, etc.) a plus.
• Has participated in design and/or implementation of major IT projects.
• Experience in process re-engineering and work styles such as ITIL, Six Sigma, MOF/MSF, etc.is a required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science,
• Industry Certifications in CCDP, CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE are strongly preferred.

Experience Range

• Minimum of 18 to 20 years’ experience required in Data Networking-related disciplines in design, operate and implementation services.

Foundational Skills

• Minimum 5 Year in people manager role
• Leadership: be a self-starter, self-directed and shows initiative.
• Focused on execution, delivery, and commitment to delivery
• Ability to work in a high paced environment.
• Can manage risk; is a good decision maker.
• Understands the big picture; can relate to the firm’s strategy and actions and how they support our business results.
• Demonstrates ownership: Is accountable and influential/can hold others accountable (professionally).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to communicate and influence upward as well as laterally.
• Must have strong CISCO NSO experience and general experience in Network Automation tools and processes.
• Design, Implementation, Support Data Center SDN; ACI/NSX, Arista CloudVision is required
• Design, Implementation, Support SDWAN is required, preferred if on Cloudgenix
• Strong skills in Scripting required; Python, Ansible, PowerShell,
• Strong Automation Skills – Expect, Rancid, REST/SOAP
• Must have software development experience, should think like a software developer.
• Must have a strong knowledge of Network Security.
• Must adhere to global design authority processes and procedures.
• Must demonstrate good computer skills and the use of various applications such as MS Office, MS Visio are required.
• The ability to assemble professional documents and artifacts.
• Must have extensive knowledge and experience using (both reactively and productive) advanced tooling. It includes but is not limited to Sniffer/wire Shark, Prognosis, Scripting, SolarWinds, HP NA/OpsWare/OpenView, etc.
• Application experience with an innovation “mind-set” and how it impacts how engineering work gets done is important. Coding and application design experience is a plus.
• Is responsible for the quality of the service outputs of his/her work.
• Voice/VoIP/UC and Video knowledge (understanding of VoIP/UC systems (i.e., Cisco CUCM, AVAYA Communications Manager, Microsoft LYNC and Skype for Business, etc.) is important.
• Crisis Management experience is a plus.

Desired Skills

• Minimum of 10 to 12 years’ experience required in Data Networking-related disciplines in design, operate and implementation services.
• Cloud or SDN knowledge and experience a must.
• Wireless LAN: Aruba preferred
  • Associated certifications JUNOS/JNCP, Arista, Cisco CCVP, and CCIP-Voice are a plus.
• Design, Implementation, Support Data Center SDN; ACI/NSX, Arista CloudVision is required
• Design, Implementation, Support SDWAN is required, preferred if on Cloudgenix
• Strong skills in Scripting required; Python, Ansible, PowerShell,
• Strong Automation Skills – Expect, Rancid, REST/SOAP
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Strong background in IT service delivery role (i.e. engineering support for projects)