Essential Functions: 

- The Systems Architect 4 works as part of a technical team on projects that support the overall goals of the department and the IT function. The team's responsibility is to: 

- Translate business requirements using complex methods/models to determine appropriate system solutions. 

- Work within a cross-functional team to provide technical expertise in the design and planning of system solutions. 

- Research, identify, test, certify, and select technology products required for solution delivery. 

- Maximize the performance, uptime, and supportability, of NetApp's technology platforms. 

- Establish and implement technology migration strategies for applications or architectures. 

- May focus on WAN, LAN or server technology. 

- Ensure connectivity is in place between the internet and the organization and monitor the protection and efficiency of the company firewall. 

- Conduct systems programming and systems support activities, such as new or revised program language codes, processing routines and report generators. 

- Monitor effective language codes, processing routines, hardware use and use of database management techniques. 

- Modify, maintain and update software, such as compilers, link editors, assemblers, OEM utilities, JCL, macros and subroutines. 

- Provide mentorship and training to other associates at the same level or below on processes and tools; and to handle more complex issues/requests. 

- Produce spreadsheets and reports for various job functions. 

- Create documentation and processes for less senior Systems Architects.

Requirements: 

- Strong oral and written communication skills. 

- Ability to work collaboratively within a team of other Systems Architects to support deadlines; ability to work independently as well. 

- Strong knowledge of networking technologies. 

- Strong knowledge of Cisco equipment. 

- Strong knowledge of Visio. 

- Scripting ability in Shell, PERL, Python, or other similar use language. 

- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with competing deadlines. 

- Aptitude for troubleshooting and resolving issues even in unfamiliar environments. 

Responsibility: 

- The tasks this individual is responsible are often unstructured and the issues addressed are less defined requiring new perspectives and creative approaches. 
- This individual will apply attained experiences and knowledge in solving problems that are complex in scope requiring in-depth evaluation. 
- Demonstrate good judgment in solving problems as well as identifying problems in advance, and proposing solutions. 

Interaction: 

- This individual must work effectively with Staff to Vice President level employees within the function, across functions and with external parties. 
- Limited supervision and direction is provided, as this individual can operate and drive results and set priorities independently. 
- The ideal candidate will be a proactive contributor and subject matter expert. 
- To be successful, this individual must demonstrate favorable results through regular leadership and influencing others.

Education & Experience: 

- A minimum of 8 years of experience is required; 9 to 11 years of experience is preferred. 
- A Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree is required; or equivalent experience. 
- Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex technical projects.