Network Wireless/Convergence Architect

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Responsibilities
Work is typically conducted unsupervised with only direction given in terms of desired outcomes. Able to understand the business strategy and goals to execute key duties and responsibilities to meet goals and objectives. Must be able to re-define processes if needed and provide subject matter expertise when working on assignments that typically are enterprise reaching or have high visibility for the organization.
Responsible for the global enterprise architecture, design, integration, configuration and implementation of Wireless infrastructure environment (visitor, employee, customer) and Convergence (VoIP, Video, Wireless, Mobility). This includes researching, testing (PoC/Pilot) and recommending network development and solutions, and operational support of LAN, WAN, WLAN, Convergence and Cloud Computing global infrastructure projects.
Provide incident troubleshooting on network related issues and responsible for Problem Management coordination by interacting with network engineers as well as other technology support personnel to help solve enterprise level LAN, WAN, WLAN, VoIP, Convergence, Cloud and Internet problems. Partnering with outside network vendors to resolve problems or issues, as well as access products and service capabilities.
Perform high level design for new infrastructure systems projects and actively search for sustainable, optimize, scalable opportunities for architectural, types of reuse and cost reduction initiative.
Conducting research, development, business assessment of different new emerging network products, market trends and industry knowledge. Initiating PoC, Pilot and preparing white papers and documentation on PoC results, recommendations and operational support.
Implement network framework, defining principles, best practices and standards globally, and responsible for the creation of near term & long term roadmap and strategy aligning to the business initiatives and changes.
Maintain by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training to network engineers.
Provide direction and mentoring the team to ensure consistent architectural approaches are utilized.
Collaborate with colleagues, principal customers and business representatives in applications, enterprise infrastructure, business technology, and other key departments, depending on the architecture area, to define current architectures, identify real or potential problem areas, and facilitate consensus on integration, nature and timing of changes.
Foster and maintain good relationships with colleagues and customers (internal and external) to ensure that business needs are understood and supported.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
Required Skills:
The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience (network (wireless and wired), design/architecture certification is a plus)
Highly motivated individual with strong analytical & problem solving skills with a minimum of 8 years global network engineering experience in routing and switching, wireless products (Aruba), network protocols, encryption and topologies; and overall system integration/convergence (voice (Avaya/Cisco), video and data (Cisco).
Strong knowledge/experience in wireless/RF communications with expert knowledge and experience in technology integration of Wireless Broadband/Convergence (IEEE 802.11, WiMAX, BYOD, etc).
Solid experience in networking planning/architecture development and support, strong organizational and leadership skills with experience integrating systems in multi-user, multi-platform, multitasking operating systems environments.
Must have demonstrates expertise, understanding, or knowledge in the following areas:
o Network system analysis and design techniques (voice, video and data (wired and wireless)).
o Enterprise network architecture, design & solutions.
o Develop, compile and present complex technical network documents.
Must be able to consistently contribute effort, leadership, and creative thinking to solving complex and significant problems in a collaborative fashion. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work concurrently on multiple complex and sometimes ambiguous problems. Able to communicate complex concepts, problems and solutions clearly and effectively to all levels within the organization.
Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of audience. Able to structure messages in keeping with listener's experience, background and expectations. Must have the ability to inspire a common vision in a high paced, high pressure and relatively complex technical environment.
Able to determine the most appropriate medium when conveying information to large groups or to reinforce a message. Able to understand the impact of communications on the organization or customer, including any legal/regulatory implications.
Experience with vendor management (network products, telecommunication services, cloud technologies and professional services).
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Job Location
Warrenville, Illinois, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
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