Backbone Architect Job at Flexential, Louisville, KY

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  • Flexential
  • Louisville, KY

Job Description

Job Description:
The Backbone Architect is responsible for the network design of the Flexential backbone that supports our colo, cloud, and managed services products. They make architectural decisions based on requirements from product, operations, and the business.

A successful candidate would have extensive knowledge in service provider network design and in-depth knowledge of routing protocols.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:
  • Designs and implements solutions for the Flexential colo, cloud, and managed services network infrastructure with high availability and optimal performance
  • Evaluates multiple vendors with documented engineering specifications/requirements and test plans in conjunction with overall business strategies
  • Troubleshoots and supports complex routing and switching issues and problems
  • Integrates both internal and external solutions into the architecture
  • Project management of related projects and their delivery
  • Establishes and documents standards, policies, and procedures
  • Provides technical support and training to Operations, Product, and Client Services on all related technologies
  • Performs other job-related duties as required
Required Qualifications:
  • In-depth understanding of networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing, spanning-tree, EVPN, and FHRP
  • Fundamental understanding of project management principles to effectively lead projects
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written) to align multi-functional teams and objectives and promote team outcomes
  • Work with internal clients and partners to understand business needs, offer advice and solutions, and operating from a position of expertise balanced with a collaborative approach
  • Ability to balance requirements from the business and operations with insight to industry trends to facilitate solutions that deliver ongoing capabilities
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Desire to grow and learn new technologies
  • Knowledge of change management practices
  • Extensive experience with IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
  • Extensive experience working with Cisco IOS-XR
  • Work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Strong commitment to customer service
  • Self-motivation and ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Good decision-making abilities a must
  • Flexibility to Support 24/7/365 operations
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Some programming language and fundamental knowledge (Python, Perl, etc.)
  • BA/BS education
  • Service provider experience
  • Professional level network certifications (CCIE, JNCIE)
Not meeting every single requirement? No problem! We are looking for candidates who possess unique skills that set them apart from the rest. If you're enthusiastic about this role and believe you have the skills and abilities that would make you successful, don't hesitate to apply today!


Benefits of working at Flexential:
  • Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HAS) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life and AD&D
  • Short Term and Long-Term disability
  • Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Leave of Absence
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Rewards and Recognition
Program Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.

Base Pay Range:
  • Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be ($134,284.00- $164,000). However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate's experience, location, and qualifications.
EEO Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position has the following safety hazards:
Chemical
Electrical
Ergonomics
Climb ladders
Mechanical lift
Noise
Temperature Extremes
Trip/Fall
Driving (must possess valid driver's license and insurance)
Other:_________________

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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