Job Description: Network Architect

Who We Are

Today’s challenging business environment is more than that – it’s a period of disruption between the pandemic, global business change and internal process complexity. For us to focus on simplicity and the best customer experience, we need great talent and the right skillsets to be successful.

The Control Center Networking team is changing the way we run operations by maximizing the power of technology, the best of business processes and outstanding data insights. Together, we will Reinvent the customer's experience. Show the world how to Reinvent applications and leverage the future of the Internet to Showcase the power of our people, products, processes, systems, and data. Please join us and make this journey together!

What You'll Do

The Network Architect position is responsible for the support and delivery of Network automation, security, and monitoring services to IoT customers, including maintenance and creation of new tools. In this role, you will be working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment as a visible contributor delivering on our commitments. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver, comfortable with challenging the status quo and able to rapidly respond to escalated issues. With a top-tier mix of broad networking knowledge and programming skills, as well as excellent troubleshooting skills, you're well positioned to become a trusted advisor capable of building a long list of contributions to your team and their customers.

Who You'll Work With

As part of the Control Center Networking team, you will work with our network architects and engineers, and the mobility team. This is a team of highly motivated individuals running our IoT offer. We move at a fast pace and are passionate about automation. We have a history of building environments at a large scale and are looking for someone with just as much passion as we have.

Who You Are

What is required for this position:

Experience in software development and maintenance experience in at least one of the following: Netconf, Yang, Python

Experience with routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, MPLS, EIGRP

Experience with Nexus platforms: N7K, N9K.

Experience with security protocols, encryption (IPSEC, SSL), VPN, Cisco Firewalls

Experience in utilizing programming/scripting languages such as Python/bash for network automation.

Experienced with CISCO ACI is a plus

Experienced with various container and container orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc.

Superb attention to detail, specification, and ability to solve/fix complex problems in customer

Excellent hardware/software problem-solving skills and ability to navigate challenging situations in a professional manner with minimal guidance

Well-organized and highly efficient working in a multi-tasking dynamic environment

Self-development attitude and willingness to learn new technologies

Experience collaborating with customers, developers, UX designers, and other non-technical partners

Able to maintain a high level of coding, testing, and engineering standards

Able to be flexible and adaptable if changes in priorities occur

Self-starters and fast learners who can independently research and resolve issues using appropriate resources

Comfortable working with multi-disciplinary, multicultural, and geographically dispersed teams

Confident and proactive in communicating challenges or opportunities

Committed to their personal success, as well as success of their peers

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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