The network architect is responsible for strategy planning, development, architecture design, evolution and life cycle of network related architectures and services across the APAC/EMEA region. The role also involves project management of network and architecture related projects across the region, participation in global project design and delivery, level three support, escalation support and cross collaboration with other technology and business teams.
Your tasks:
1. Design, configure and manage the deployment of:
2. Collaborate with business teams to determine and document business requirements of new and upcoming projects
3. Translate business requirements into a technical high-level design
4. Complete low-level designs, documentation and configurations, and provide budget guidance for project infrastructure
5. Project manage and support infrastructure installation, configuration, testing and handover to support teams
6. Collaborate with cross functional internal teams, partners and vendors to ensure infrastructure and services are delivered and operational in required timelines, whilst ensuring proper processes are fol lowed, and security and budget controls are adhered to
7. Lead and provide direction in complex problem-solving situations and participate in direct interaction with internal staff, third parties and vendors
8. Identify process improvement opportunities
9. Identify, research, and evaluate emerging technologies and solutions
10. Assist in the design, planning and delivery of global enterprise projects
11. Other duties as assigned
Your profile:
12. At least 5 years relevant experience
13. Experience in network engineering, design and support roles
14. CCNP Routing and Switching certified or equivalent experience
15. Cisco Wireless, Security and Voice certifications desirable
16. Vendor management of wide area network and telecommunication providers
17. Experience of deploying and managing Riverbed WAN optimization solutions
18. Experience of cloud interconnect and cloud networking technologies
19. Deep understanding and experience in designing, configuring, installing and supporting Cisco routers, switches, wireless LAN controllers, wireless access points, firewalls and voice technologies
20. Project Team Lead experience
21. Functional knowledge of server technologies
22. Proven experience identifying solutions for complex problems in enterprise environments
23. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
24. Strong desire to operate as a self-starter and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
25. Superb speaking, writing and influencing skills are required as the opportunity to present verbally or in written form to IT and business leadership is frequent
26. Proven ability to identify and develop clear and understandable network infrastructure strategic views from high-level business objectives and technology constraints
27. Strong technical knowledge and confidence in communicating with highly technical audiences
28. Proven ability to pull a diverse group of individuals with different goals together and facilitate productive discussions driving towards results
29. Strong business acumen to quickly learn new business processes and understand how information security needs to support the business in achieving revenue and profit goals
30. Superior communication and collaboration skills, ability to explain complex concepts in plain language and graphics
We offer:
31. Canteen subsidised by the company
32. Annual Incentive Plan (depending on the function)
33. Pension Contribution Scheme: 4-5%
34. Access to Medicaid Cash Plan
35. 25 days of holiday allowance
36. Life insurance
37. Flexible working patterns (ability to vary start and finish times and extended lunch breaks)
38. 37.5 hr/week working timetable
39. Employee referral bonus
40. On-line learning platform
41. Years in Service awards
42. Recognition programme: Spirit of Flowserve
43. Parking facility on-site
44. Very easy access from the train station: 5-minute walking distance