Senior Enterprise Network Architect

Kforce has a client in Santa Clara, CA that is seeking a Senior Enterprise Network Architect. This project entails a major campus network refresh across 5 buildings in Santa Clara, supporting approximately 5,000-8,000 people.

Details:

• Complete network infrastructure revamp covering:
• Inter-building connectivity/cross-connects
• IDF/MDF rooms
• Campus and data center connectivity
• Wireless/Wi-Fi and cloud connectivity
• Potential AV/network considerations
• Project is at kickoff stage following budget approval
• Broader initiative could extend 1-2+ years

Duties:

• Serve as the high-level architect/design lead for the campus refresh rather than handling daily network administration
• Develop the overall network architecture, technical requirements and project scope
• Design infrastructure across the five-building campus, including IDF/MDF, inter-building connectivity, wireless, cloud and data center connectivity
• Establish the future-state network design and help guide implementation
• Provide architectural direction to Network Engineering/Ops resources
• May support wireless/site-survey planning as needed
• 10+ years of enterprise networking experience
• Strong network architecture and design background
• Experience architecting large-scale campus environments
• Must be capable of taking a project from early-stage requirements/scoping into an architectural design
• Ability to operate at a strategic/design level rather than only as a hands-on network engineer

Strong understanding of:

• Campus network architecture
• Routing/switching
• Inter-building connectivity
• IDF/MDF design
• Data center connectivity
• Wireless/Wi-Fi
• Cloud connectivity

Additional Qualifications/Nice-to-Haves:

• CCIE certification
• Strong Cisco background
• Cisco Catalyst and Nexus
• Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto and/or Fortinet exposure
• Wireless site-survey experience
• Experience designing large multi-building corporate campuses

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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