IT Quality Assurance Analyst, Senior

The Senior Network Architect will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Lineage Logistics on premise and Cloud network infrastructure. This role is part technical subject matter expert, part project manager, part vendor manager, and part team leader. Primary responsibilities include project management, solution design, ideation, and implementation, general production support, and network optimization and monitoring. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of LAN/WAN routing and switching, Wireless, Firewalls / Security, Load-balancing, MPLS, SDWAN, and Cloud Networking. In addition to providing subject matter expertise, you will have the opportunity to implement and support the solutions you envision. As a successful Network Architect, you will ensure our global network is secure, efficient, scalable, available, durable, and maintainable.At Lineage, the aim is not to build the largest IT group; instead, we are creating a small, highly-skilled team that focuses on having right mix of talents, skills, and the capacity to learn in areas that define our core differentiation. We then leverage cloud services, best-of-breed technologies, and external teams to augment our capabilities with sufficient capacity. This means that in addition to being a great architect, an ideal candidate will need to be able to review and collaborate with others - both internal and external - to ensure that we are collectively able to deliver.

• Responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Lineage Logistics on premise and Cloud network infrastructure.
• Lead Network-related projects from idea generation through implementation including needs analysis, cost/benefit, selection, implementation, knowledge transfer and support.
• Pursue innovation and continuous improvement in relation to Lineage Logistics on premise and Cloud network infrastructure that enhances security, efficiency, scalability, availability, durability, and maintainability.
• Assist in the identification and resolution of critical network issues and security events.
• Collaborate with others to solve complex problems and resolve technological disagreement with informed, rational, practical solutions.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other technical resources.

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• University degree in computer science or Information Systems, and/or >15 years of relevant work experience.
• 15 years' experience with LAN/WAN routing and switching, Wireless, Firewalls / Security, Load-balancing, VPN, and MPLS.
• 10 years' experience with enterprise SDWAN and Cloud Networking (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Experience supporting production operations in challenging physical environments.
• Experience leading network engineering teams including contract and MSP resources.

• Deep understanding of Cisco/Meraki Routing, Switching, and Wireless, Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 Load balancing, AWS VPCs and Transit Gateways, and VeloCloud SDWAN.
• Ability to develop roadmaps, technology qualification, and design standards.
• Working knowledge of common network monitoring and security utilities.
• Experience with network security tools such as next generation firewalls and IDS/IPS.
• Strong scripting skills and experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong vendor management skills.
• Handle multiple assignments/projects simultaneously.
• Possess a willingness to be coached and proactively seek feedback.
• Ask for help and provide it to others.
• Maintain personal accountability for getting things done on time and with quality results.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to explain technical concepts to business leaders.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time as required.