Network Architect - Bellevue, United States - Expeditors International

Description

Network Architect - Data Centers, IS Core

Full-time
"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

18,000 trained professionals
350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
Globally unified systems
The Data Centers Network Architect is responsible for the design and health of Expeditors' network.

As a member of Data Centers, the Network Architect will design and support Expeditors global and local networks and connections that are critical to the support of Expeditors branch infrastructure and global operations.

The Network Architect leads the evolution of the Expeditors network, which spans more than 250 locations around the globe.
Be a collaborative member of a highly motivated and agile team
Represent networking in architecture leadership discussions
Design 99.999% global network
Interact with people more than systems
Stay abreast of new technologies, concepts, and approaches
Provide technical leadership by coaching and mentoring network engineering staff
Develop and maintain industry standard best security practices
Develop and deliver professional proposals and design documentation
Drive standardization and automation into all aspects of the network platform
This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
Downtown Seattle
Lynnwood
Bellevue (Factoria)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
Ability to translate business requirements into functional requirements for network design
Prior experience in the development and/or enhancement of large-scale enterprise WAN
Prior experience in designing a global network with multiple data centers
Prior experience inthe development and deployment of SDWAN
Prior experience with the design and implementation of wireless networks
Extensive knowledge of Cisco routing & switching
Strong knowledge of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, in a multi-site network
Keen attention to detail

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Big-IP LTM/GTM deployments and configurations
Experience with Windows and UNIX operating systems
Experience with public and private cloud design and implementation
Experience with third party vendor management
Experience with implementation of network segmentation, including concepts such as zero trust
CCIE and CCDE certifications or equivalent
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Expected base salary:
$165,000 to $240,000

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
Holidays (10)
Flexible Days (2)
PaidSick Time(accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and Personnel Development Program
Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday
Business professional dress code
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.

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