GDT - Network Architect

Network Architect (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper)

Job Description :

- GDT is a 25+ year, award-winning, multi-vendor, IT Solutions Provider. We are the sixth largest Cisco Partner in North America and an HPE Platinum Reseller. We partner with over 200 vendors including Dell EMC, VMware, Pure, and F5 to provide our clients with best-of-breed solutions.

- Headquartered in Dallas, TX at the modern and eco-friendly GDT Innovation Campus with over 700 employees, GDT manages from its state-of-the-art Network and Security Operations Centers the networks and security solutions for many of the world's largest enterprises, service providers and government agencies.

- GDT has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting department. In this role, you will take ownership of month-end close for both Global and Domestic divisions, as well as financial reporting and analysis, and special projects. You will work closely with others on this cross-functional team with the goal of providing excellent customer service to our valued clients.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

- Conducting advanced technical reviews and problem resolutions, focused on improving performance levels of Network Security operations

- Design architecture for Network Security solutions.

- Lead Technical initiatives mandated by Sr. Leadership completed within scope and timelines

- Provide technical leadership and direction of Engineering group with upgrades, transitions, and system design/ redesign as needed

- Diagnoses and resolves highly technical problems and recommends appropriate systems software and hardware.

- Develop Network architecture with inputs from key business and technology stakeholders

Qualifications :

- Overall 12+ years of experience in Network Engineering and should have 6+ in Network Architect.

- Cisco Certified Voice could be added advantage.

- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) required.

- Lead the Implementation of network solutions

- Engages in highly complex network problems and situations.

- Exceptional knowledge of network performance, network administration, and troubleshooting techniques.

- Exceptional knowledge of network-related hardware and software (including routers, switches, TCP/IP, Ethernet, VPNs, Firewalls, etc.).

- Exceptional understanding of security issues and implications to network solutions.

- Hands-on experience on Cisco, Aruba, and Juniper products is a must.

- Implement Network Security solutions in a customer environment.

- Individuals are experts in their subject area and have a working knowledge of related subject areas.

- Should lead large-scale projects and guide others on cross-functional projects outside of their own department.