Network Architect and Technical Lead UN - Albuquerque, United States - City of Albuquerque

Description

The Network Architect and Technical Lead UN position will report to the Deputy Director, responsible for designing, maintaining, and managing the IT network systems, including LAN, WAN, and Data Center networks.

The Network Architect and Technical Lead takes business strategy and defines an IT network systems architecture to support that strategy.

The Network Architect and Technical Lead assists the organization with interpreting, using, and applying the information contained within IT architecture deliverables to inform a range of business improvement activities, particularly those involved in designing, developing, enhancing, implementing, and maintaining network technology platforms.

The Network Architect and Technical Lead ensures the interoperability and sustainability of the City's technology ecosystem from an infrastructure and network architecture perspective.

The Network Architect also ensures that all new platforms, systems, applications, and integrations fit within the organization's ecosystem's overall architecture from various perspectives, including but not limited to security, infrastructure, applications, and data systems.

This is an unclassified, at-will position.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; andSeven (7) years of experience in Network and Information technology to include experience in:Configuring and supporting advanced WAN protocols, including BGP and HDLCDesigning and implementing Software-Defined Networks in an enterprise environmentNetwork Automation tools such as AnsiblePossession of a currentCisco Certified Network Professional Certification (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), or Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA).Design, implement, test, and prove disaster recovery designs and plans experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP), within 6 months from date of hire.

Pertinent City, State, Federal, laws, codes, policies and regulationsGeneral methods and techniques in designing operating and testing redundant network systems.

Various computer programs, networks, software applications and programming languages related to Network administration and automation.

Methods and techniques used in maintaining information network systems in a high availability configurationMethods and techniques of network application systems and optimizations.

Principles and practices of customer serviceMethods and techniques used for securing enterprise networks from internal and external threats.

Recommend network and datacenter roadmaps to meet City security, communications and reliability requirementsManage multiple priorities on a regular basisCommunicate clearly and conciselyRecommend progressive ideas to expand network and datacenter capabilities, and reliability, while managing costs within restrictive budgets.

Arrange and schedule projects, ensuring time and resources are allocated effectively and efficientlyWork independently, and collaboratively in a team platformMaintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, and among experts and representativesPerform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation#J-18808-Ljbffr