Network Architect

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Position Title:     Network Architect

Location Information  

Brentwood, TN

Position Responsibilities:

As a Network Architect, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex LAN and WAN environments. You will work with a variety of networking platforms, including Cisco, Meraki, and Fortinet, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. Key responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot LAN and WAN service issues across Cisco, Meraki, and Fortinet platforms.
• Conduct configuration and support for switching (Cisco 3750x, 9200, 9300, Cisco Nexus, Fortiswitch) and routing (Cisco ASR, ISR, Fortigate, Meraki) solutions.
• Install and activate network hardware, including site deployment of leased WAN circuits.
• Maintain updated and accurate network documentation and architectural diagrams.
• Create, review, and implement change scripts for network modifications and upgrades.
• Participate in daily operational team meetings and various project-based meetings.
• Collaborate with the security team to quickly mitigate and resolve active network threats.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance during network deployments and migrations.

Essential Skills, Experience

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge, proven hands-on networking experience, and the ability to lead and manage a variety of network projects.

• Certification: Active CCIE required (or exam scheduled).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in Information Systems, with at least 5+ years in an architect capacity, ideally within the healthcare sector.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on networking with Cisco projects, including design and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 3 years of SD-WAN experience, with demonstrated proficiency in deploying and managing SD-WAN solutions.
• Direct experience configuring and troubleshooting LAN infrastructures (STP, Ether-channel/Port Channel, Dot1.Q Trunking, VTP, 802.1x, DHCP, DACLs).
• Solid experience with WAN technologies, including troubleshooting VRFs, routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), IP ACLs, and leased circuits.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting AAA/TACACS+ systems and designing IP addressing schemes.
• Proficiency in identifying and resolving 802.11 wireless infrastructure and client connectivity issues.
• Experience configuring SNMP monitoring and comprehensive network logging solutions.
• Strong documentation skills, including proficiency in Visio and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with a commitment to outstanding customer service and documentation best practices.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and balance strategic planning with operational problem-solving.
• Demonstrated leadership, ownership, and a solutions-oriented “can do” attitude.
• Ability to travel up to 10% per year, primarily within the middle Tennessee region.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical discipline (or equivalent hands-on technical training).
• Active CCIE certification or exam scheduled is required for this role.

ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Veterans of our United States Uniformed Services are specifically encouraged to apply for ECCO Select opportunities.

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