SkilGroup's client is in need of a key leader for its Network Architecture group.

This person will work closely with business and technology counterparts to understand the enterprise objectives and initiatives and their impact on the network architecture environment

* Develop and maintain the enterprise network architecture strategy and associated reference architectures/blueprints that are aligned with the enterprise objectives and initiatives and the overall technical strategy with respect to budget, functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and adherence to architectural goals and principles

* Develop and maintain the business case and roadmap (project plan, budget, and interim architectures) that are aligned with the overall project portfolio to implement the enterprise network architecture strategy and architectures

* Develop documents and present to communicate and build consensus with business and technology counterparts on the enterprise network architecture strategy, associated reference architectures/blueprints, and roadmap

* Develop, maintain, and enforce common conventions, standards, and technologies across the IT landscape

* Oversee the selection, design, and implementation of the appropriate network solutions needed to deliver the network architecture strategy and architectures

* Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to project activities to ensure solutions are being implemented per the architectures

* Provide Level 3 escalation support to project and operations activities

* Provide thought leadership on network architecture and conduct technical research to stay abreast of trends and identify points of view and new technologies that will improve the business or technology landscapes

* Lead small teams of architects and engineers in the development of the network architecture

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience performing network architecture work and experience as a network architect in a leadership role

* Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting a complex internetworking environment based on Cisco technologies

* Significant experience with the following protocols & technologies: IP, TCP, OSPF, HSRP, TACACS, IPSEC & VPNs, TACACS, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS

* BS in Computer Science or related field required, Masters preferred

* Strong business and technical acumen

* Ability to translate highly complex and ambiguous problems into actionable components and lead the solutioning efforts

* Experience with blueprinting and developing conceptual, logical, and technical architecture models

* Excellent communication, presentation and relationship skills, especially the ability to articulate advanced technical topics and build consensus among business and technical constituents

* Self-starter with excellent organization, administrative, interpersonal skills and project management
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