We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to support Banner Life in designing and implementing network solutions for colocation and future Urbana Data Center initiatives. This is a consulting role focused on architecture| solutioning| and migration support.

 

Design and architect network solutions across colo and multi-site environments Lead colo migration activities| including DIA/Fiber connectivity across sites Develop high-level and low-level network designs Implement high-speed LAN (25G/100G) and WAN (10G+) connectivity Ensure network performance| scalability| and security Support integration with storage| virtualization| and telephony systems

 

Cisco Nexus 9000 switches and enterprise routingPalo Alto Firewalls (PA-3440 & 1420)SD-WAN| VLANs| network segmentation DIA/Fiber connectivity across multiple data centers

Experience with: oPure Storage replicationo VMware vMotiono Avaya / MS Teams telephonyo Server platforms (Dell PowerEdge| Cisco UCS preferred)

 

10+ years in network engineering/architecture Proven colocation (colo) migration experience

Strong hands-on expertise in multi-site network design

 

Cisco CCIE (preferred/strongly desired)

Palo Alto certification (PCNSE or equivalent)

 

Essential Skills: Network Architect (Co-location & Data Center)
Skills: EIS : Network Engineer
Experience Required: 8-10

Top 3 Required Skills:
• Cisco Nexus 9000 switching & enterprise network routing
• Palo Alto Firewall expertise (PA 3440 & 1420)
• SD WAN, VLANs, and network segmentation across multi-site/data center environments

Top 3 Preferred Skills:
• Experience with storage & virtualization integration (Pure Storage, VMware vMotion)
• Telephony systems exposure (Avaya / MS Teams)
• Server platform experience (Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS)

Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science
• Years of Experience:
• 10+ years in network engineering / architecture
• Proven experience in colocation migration and multi-site network design