IT Senior Network Architect (Hybrid)

IT Senior Network Architect (Hybrid) 

This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.

Our Team
This position is responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance / support of providing technical expertise and architectural solutions related to network technologies.  Ensures that IT solutions meet current and proposed Eversource architecture standards.  Develops conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cross-functional design solutions and determines the application and technology requirements.  Develops the test methodology for the solution and actively participates in test plan development.  Determines the non-functional requirements of the solution, including availability and scalability.  Assists with all phases of an IT project including design, build, test, and implementation.

Essential Functions: 

This network architect will be responsible for

• Developing network and related architectures and solutions based on the business requirements emanating from major projects, solution architects working as part of a project architecture team or stated business requirements.
• Working across the organization to provide technical leadership and developing strategy for the network infrastructure.
• Maintains currency with the latest evolving network technologies including wireless, internet, and cloud.
• Assessing new technologies and best practices for adoption.
• Driving standardization, efficiency, and automation into all aspects of the Eversource network.
• Engaging with internal and external customers and engaging in technology and utility focused forums for briefings, issue escalation, and complex solution development.
• Enabling the extended team’s vitality through training, mentoring, and skills transfer.
• Documenting network capabilities as appropriate, engaging with solution architects in crafting system designs.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.

Expert knowledge of:

• Relevant network protocols, topologies and equipment.
• PC hardware and software.
• IP Telephony and IP Video technologies.
• Relevant utility tools and systems platforms.
• Experience with design and development of Wide Area Network (WAN), Field Area Network (FAN), and Local Area Network (LAN)
• At least 5 years of experience designing network infrastructures, at scale, e.g., MPLS/BGP, routing, switching, SDN/NFV, EVPN, VXLAN
• Familiarity with enterprise and carrier wireless standards, Wi-Fi, 3GPP, satellite
• At least 2 years of technical writing and speaking skills
• Team and business leadership experience

Education:        

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent work experience and technical training        

Experience:   

• Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience      

Preferred technical and professional expertise:

• CCIE/JNCIE or comparable certifications
• 5 years of experience in developing architectures
• Experience with utility networks and SCADA systems, substation 61850 standards                    

Licenses & Certifications:  

• None

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects: Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:

Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities

• Know the business plan and how your role connects to it
• Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolution
• Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance
• Raise ideas for improvement
• Communicate, communicate, communicate

Build Trusting Relationships

• Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customers.
• Address difficult or controversial issues and encourage others to do the same.
• Have honest dialogue with others

Manage and Develop People

• Set performance goals that align with department and company goals
• Meet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your performance
• Seek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through on the job opportunities, i.e. working on projects, attending meetings, etc.

Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration

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