Network Architect

Our client in Brussels is currently looking for a NETWORK ARCHITECT to help them in a data center migration project.

The NETWORK ARCHITECT will DESIGN THE WAN for the data center.

Location: Brussels

Duration: 3 months

Scope of work:

- Support transition of the Allnex corporate Datacenter from U.S. to E.U. at the networking and telecommunications level.
- Enhance existing web related network infrastructure and operational activities at the corporate DC.
- Contribute to the design of the web infrastructure with a goal of 99.9% up time.
- Design Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet connectivity at the DC with the uptime target of 99.9%.
- Maintain a secure computing environment by assuring that all security measures are taken into account in regards to the company WAN and Firewall infrastructure.
- Clearly document all process and procedural changes that may take place.
- Provide technical support and knowledge to project teams that will be utilizing networking technologies
- Provide knowledge in networking and Internet technologies.
- Provide security review and implementation for Internet facing web projects.
- Identify security risks and put plan in place to mitigate risk.
- Ensure the security of Internet facing systems/applications.
- Provide support for Firewall, proxies, system security, and public facing systems.
- Provide oral and written presentations to project teams.
- Understand of NAT, DMZ, and Extranet setup and management
- Up to 5% of persons time would be travelling.
- Flexible working hours (ie availability off hours is required)

Requirements:

- 5-7 years of experience in network configuration and troubleshooting of switching and routing technology for a multi-national enterprise. Cisco specific experience is required
- Experience in an Enterprise production data center, assisting in supporting a 24X7 hour operation.
- Hands on support experience with networks, Routers and Firewalls.
- Hands on experience with Cisco ASA or PaoloAlto Firewall is required.
- Skilled in securing web based solutions
- Skilled in full packet capture
- Implementation experience with wireless networks and protocols, including experience w/Cisco wireless controllers and global networks.
- Experience with implementing of virtual private network (VPN) technologies. This includes both LAN-LAN secure tunnels and remote client access. PaloAlto FW knowledge is a must. Cisco ASA specific experience is a plus.
- Experience with deploying Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies, practical experience working with global service providers, working with MPLS technologies and network Quality of Service (QoS) for voice and video services and WAN optimization.
- Working knowledge of Main Data Facility (MDF) and Intermediate Data Facility (IDF) design and construction.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong problem solving skills, demonstrated diligence, excellent references from more than one source.

Keywords: NETWORK ARCHITECT, NEWORK DESIGN, DATA CENTER, DATACENTER, WAN, CISCO, CCIE, NETWORK ARCHITECTURE