Network Architect

Network Architect, $110,000 - $150,000 yearly

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Remote Position

Earn 2 weeks of vacation after 90 days of employment

Come and experience the difference with R+L Carriers

R+L Carriers has an immediate opening for a Network Architect at our Wilmington, OH Service Center. The position will define, document and ensure alignment of the R+L enterprise network architecture with business objectives producing a roadmap of planned initiatives. The architect will work with vendors to evaluate technology, lead product selection activities and assist with POC & Pilot Deployments to vet solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Define and document Enterprise Network Architecture
Ensure alignment of Enterprise Network Architecture with business objectives
Perform Network Risk Assessments and ensure a strong network security posture
Collaborate with Corporate Information Security Team to develop security controls
Optimize network resiliency and availability
Optimize network support for Corporate Disaster Recovery Strategy
Lead network roadmap development and support long range planning
Lead vendor and product selection
Assist with performing Proof of Concepts and Pilots
Lead design planning and documentation
Identify network automation opportunities and lead automation efforts
Lead standards planning and documentation
Assist with larger, more complex project delivery support
Assist with larger, more complex troubleshooting support as needed

Requirements:

10+ years' experience installing and supporting complex data network solutions
5+ years' experience supporting Cisco routing and switching protocols
3+ years' experience working as a network architect
CCNP-Routing & Switching or equivalent experience required; CCIE course work a plus
Experience working with Cisco ACI or VXLAN
Experience defining and implementing network security architectures
Strong background supporting network security platforms such as Palo Alto, Prisma Access, Aruba SDWAN, Meraki and F5 LTM/ASM/APM/DDOS.
Experience working with Cisco Voice & Collaboration products a plus
Experience working with cloud network architectures a plus
Experience mentoring junior and senior network engineers on performing tasks specific to supporting the data network
Experience working with vendors to identify key technologies to solve business needs
Experience developing standard procedures for all level of network staff to follow
Experience collaborating with business stakeholders to define technology requirements
Must be able to multitask and willing to work on multiple projects at a given time
Ability to work in deadlines and manage expectations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details
Good time management and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
CISCO CCNA Certification
Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.

R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.

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