Lead Network Architect
What success looks like in this role:
Network Leadership & Escalation: Serves as the highest on shift escalation point for complex network issues, including routing, switching, firewalling, VPN, and connectivity failures. Provides expert level troubleshooting and root cause analysis, building on Level 2 responsibilities such as: “Diagnoses and resolves complex issues across host environments and connectivity layers.”; Ensures network credential separation from server-focused staff. Operational Oversight: Oversees daily NOC operations for network monitoring, alert triage and proactive remediation. Ensures consistent execution of monitoring tasks derived from Level 2 duties like: "Performs daily monitoring and initiates proactive measures to ensure system functionality and load balance." Ensures 24x7 coverage, shift handoff quality and operational continuity. Incident & Problem Management: Owns major network incidents from detection through resolution. Leads post-incident reviews and drives long-term network remediation. Coordinates with Windows/Linux teams for cross-domain issues while maintaining credential boundaries. Cyber Backup / Cyber Vault Support: Provides network expertise for the Cyber Backup environment in December. Ensures the NOC (not the customer's network team) supports this service. Trains Level 2 network staff on Cyber Backup network requirements. Documentation, Compliance & Process Improvement: Oversees network runbooks, SOPs, diagrams and configuration documentation. Ensures accurate configuration data, consistent with Level 2 expectations such as: "Updates system records and maintains accurate configuration data." Identifies operationaaal gaps and implements improvements across tools and workflows. Team Leadership & Knowledge Transfer: Provides ily guidel 2 and Level 1 staff. Validates readiness and ensures consistent execution of network procedures. Reviews and approves runbooks and how-to guides created by Level 2 network staff.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- BA/BS degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination. • Deep expertise in network engineering (routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, load balancing). • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in a 24×7 operational environment. • Strong background in incident management and operational reporting. • U.S. Citizenship and U.S. residency required. • Ability to work rotating shifts and support mission critical operations.
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