iT1, a prominent national technology solution provider based in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Network Solutions Architect to join our Consulting team. iT1 has been acknowledged by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Arizona for over a decade, reflecting the exceptional team and culture we foster at iT1!
The Network Solutions Architect is responsible for the design and architecture of complex solutions to meet our client’s technology and business needs. Our Pre-Sales team consults with our clients, sales team and professional services team to help deploy highly technical solutions for clients to achieve their business objectives. You will be a networking subject matter expert for strategic client opportunities covering one or more technology areas. The Network Solutions Architect role provides design expertise and leadership during the design and deployment phase of any engagement.
Requirements
- Develop detailed solution designs, implementation plans, and testing matrices
- Defines technical requirements to meet customer business requirements
- Present solutions to clients, in face to face and virtual meetings
- Develop solutions according to technical requirements
- Validate technical resources can deliver the solution
Job Qualification Requirements:
- Current Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification (Preferred)
- 5+ years of Cisco networking leadership in large enterprise solutions
- 5+ years of Cisco network hardware configuration management (routers, switches, VPN/IPSec)
- 5+ years of managing enterprise deployment solutions
- 5+ years of TCP/IP mastery, inclusive of LAN, VXLAN, and secure WAN design and implementation
- Experience with Cisco unified communications is optional
- Ability to assess existing architectures and situations and make recommendations
- Strong ability to cultivate relationships with clients to develop and share understanding of technology solutions
- Presentation and articulation of technical content aligning to audience
Physical Demands
- Sit at a computer for 8 hours per day
- Keyboarding for 8 hours per day
- Near Vision (working with small objects or reading small print)
- Speaking (communicating information to clients/coworkers)
- Hearing Requirements (In person speech, telephone, other sounds)
Benefits
- Insurance: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Leave and Holidays: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
- Retirement: 401K Plan with company match (eligible after 1 year of employment)
- In-house fitness center
*iT1 is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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