Network Architect (Full Time)

Position Title: Network Architect Location: Philadelphia, PA Hire Type: Full Time Only   Job Description:- The Voice Network Architect's primary responsibilities will be focused on :  • Voice Network architecture planning and design  • Voice Network zoning and device placement  • Voice Network devices (SBC, SRP, MGW)  • Performance and capacity management (trunks, interconnections, carrier management)  • Event and outage management  • Measurement, reporting, and CSI  • Network Operations Center functional efficiency  Actively participate in engagement planning, execution, and reporting activities including:  • Researching new technologies, understanding existing processes, and referencing recognized service management frameworks  • Interfacing with our clients to identify and understand potential risk areas  • Contributing to the definition of final engagement scope  • Documenting meeting minutes  • Analyzing documentation, process information, technical configurations, or other client provided information and documenting the results of analysis  • Clearly articulating the status and results of work performed, both orally and in written form, to internal management and the client  • Operates effectively and with minimal supervision, if needed, within a team or independently.  • Pursues continuous professional development through internal/external training, certifications and/or continuing education.  • Shares knowledge gained through previous experience and engagements performed with other staff members.  • Performs special projects and related duties, as assigned.  • Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement to engagement methodology, department tools, and training curriculum.  • May informally coach and supervise individual staff.  • Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.  Qualifications: (Please list all required qualifications) C • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or a related discipline with solid academic credentials.  • Minimum of 10 years of experience required.  • Broad Experience in Network Operations and Technology.  • Experience and/or certification in one or more areas:  • Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS-ENT, ITIL, TOGAF etc  • Hands on technical experience (Routing, Switching)  • Vendor experience: Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint  • Process experience: COBIT, ITIL, Agile  • Routing Protocols  • IT Experience in a large corporation.  • Large multi-function or multi-division IT projects  • Experience Working for large Telecommunications company a plus  • Experience supporting multi-data center converged (data, voice, video) networks  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)  • Ability to travel up to 25-35% annually  • Exposure to internal audit, compliance or other internal control functions (including automation used in these functions) is a plus, but not required  Thanks, Ajay Singh All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.