Technology Architect - Sr

Position Overview

The Technology Architect will be responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, migration, and support of next-generation LAN/WAN network infrastructure across MOH PSAP locations. The role requires strong expertise in Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Palo Alto Firewalls/Panorama, IP routing, network security, QoS, Aruba ClearPass, and network automation.

The successful candidate will work closely with Network Designers, Facility SMEs, Cable Designers, and other technical teams to deploy and maintain network infrastructure in a 24x7 critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Network Design & Implementation

• Collaborate with Network Designers to roll out Next Generation LAN and WAN infrastructure to MOH PSAP locations.
  
• Develop High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD), including network design workbooks.
  
• Develop Cisco SD-WAN configuration policies and templates based on approved network designs.
  
• Configure and deploy:
  
• Cisco switches
  
• Routers
  
• Firewalls
  
• SD-WAN devices
  
• Configure BGP and OSPF routing across SD-WAN and firewall environments.
  
• Perform physical installation of:
  
• SD-WAN routers
  
• LAN switches
  
• High-availability firewalls
  
• Implement QoS policies for enterprise LAN/WAN and voice traffic.
  
• Develop centralized and localized traffic policies and App-Aware Routing.
  

Firewall & Network Security

• Configure and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls.
  
• Develop and implement firewall security policies.
  
• Configure and manage Palo Alto Panorama.
  
• Develop and configure Palo Alto Cloud Logging.
  
• Configure and deploy Out-of-Band (OOB) management firewalls across PSAP locations.
  
• Support Palo Alto security technologies, including Panorama and XDR.
  

Network Operations & Troubleshooting

• Test network configurations and troubleshoot network issues.
  
• Maintain and support the network environment during the pilot phase.
  
• Support network infrastructure in 24x7 critical environments.
  
• Assist with facility remediation activities in collaboration with Facility SMEs and Cable Designers.
  
• Deploy approved configurations into the network inventory database.
  

Network Access & Identity

• Configure and implement Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager as the network identity management solution.
  
• Support authentication and network access control requirements.
  

Automation & Infrastructure Management

• Assist with network configuration management automation initiatives.
  
• Use Ansible, Jenkins, APIs, and scripting to automate network device configuration and management.
  
• Work with network inventory and monitoring platforms such as:
  
• NetBox
  
• ELK / Elastiflow
  
• Ansible Tower
  
• Docker
  

Virtualization & Systems

• Support VMware ESXi networking, including:
  
• vDS
  
• Networking
  
• Clustering
  
• High Availability
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of Windows and Unix administration.
  
• Work with:
  
• Active Directory
  
• LDAP
  
• DNS
  
• Infoblox or similar DNS/IPAM solutions
  

Mandatory / Must-Have Skills

Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with the following:

1. Cisco SD-WAN – Critical

• Cisco SD-WAN / Viptela
  
• Implementation and configuration
  
• SD-WAN migration
  
• Policy and template development
  
• Troubleshooting
  
• Production deployment experience
  

2. Palo Alto – Critical

• Palo Alto Firewalls
  
• Panorama
  
• Firewall installation
  
• Configuration
  
• Daily operations and administration
  
• Firewall policy development
  
• Troubleshooting
  

3. IP Routing – Critical

• Strong IP communication and routing knowledge
  
• BGP
  
• OSPF
  
• Layer 2 networking
  
• Data center networking
  
• Cisco Nexus 9000 / Cisco 9K switches
  

Requirements

Technical Skills

Networking

• Cisco SD-WAN / Viptela
  
• Cisco switching and routing
  
• Cisco 9K data center switches
  
• Palo Alto Firewalls
  
• Palo Alto Panorama
  
• OSPF
  
• BGP
  
• IPv6
  
• Layer 2 networking
  
• QoS
  
• Enterprise VoIP
  
• App-Aware Routing
  

Network Security & Identity

• Palo Alto security technologies
  
• Panorama
  
• Palo Alto XDR
  
• Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
  
• Firewall policies
  
• Network access control
  

Automation & DevOps

• Ansible
  
• Ansible Tower
  
• Jenkins
  
• API scripting
  
• Network configuration automation
  
• Docker Containers
  
• NetBox
  
• ELK / Elastiflow
  

VMware & Systems

• VMware ESXi
  
• VMware vDS
  
• VMware networking
  
• Virtualization clustering
  
• High Availability
  
• Windows Administration
  
• Unix Administration
  
• Active Directory
  
• LDAP
  
• DNS
  
• Infoblox or similar platforms
  

Experience Requirements

• 7–10 years of equivalent network engineering experience and/or a related degree in:
  
• Computer Science
  
• Electrical Engineering
  
• Related technical discipline
  
• Strong experience working in 24x7 critical network environments.
  
• Proven experience implementing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  
• Experience working in Agile and dynamic environments.
  

Communication & Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
  
• Strong research and problem-solving capabilities.
  
• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented.
  
• Ability to prioritize work in a high-pressure environment.
  
• Strong customer-service orientation.
  
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
  
• Comfortable working in an Agile environment.