Solutions Architect

Responsibilities and Duties

Solutions Engineer role is one that is project focused and is responsible for the delivery of quality solutions to the various business groups. In close collaboration with Network Engineering leads, this role is responsible for design and implementation of major initiatives across the enterprise. In addition, this role will respond to audits and regulatory compliance issues, maintain regulatory compliance network documentation, be responsible for Operational Readiness and ensure networks adhere to architectural and security standards and designs.
• Responsible for planning , design and implementation of key, high priority initiatives.
• Analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions and their frameworks.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of technical documentation; Write functional
requirements/specifications documents which are used as reference architectures by Engineering
and Operational staff.
• Responsible to create and maintain regulatory compliance documentation.
• Effectively understand & communicate strategic and global data network initiatives and
infrastructure
• Respond to internal and external audit requests, inspections and address regulatory network
compliance issues.
• Provide Level 3 (engineering) support for network systems
• Operational Readiness: includes creating and executing test plans, checkouts and working with
Network and Operations Engineers to ensure operational soundness of production networks.
• Ensure networks adhere to predefined architectural and security standards and leverage industry
best practices
• Responsible to review new Engineering designs ensuring consistent network strategies are
employed across network teams
• Responsible to create network risk logs and manage remediation plans.
• Stay abreast of how technology infrastructures are currently impacting and driving competitors.
• Write functional requirements/specifications documents.
Requirements
• Should have in depth knowledge of Multicast routing protocols and methodologies within a financial
environment.
• Knowledge of advanced WAN Virtualization technologies such as MPLS/VRF and related services,
including multicast VRF (MVPN).
• Comprehensive Knowledge of the OSI model
• Must have strong documentation skills.
• Must be well versed in a multi-vendor technologies and solutions
• Must work well in a team environment.
Skills
• Previous experience in the financial industry and low latency network environments.
Experience of Optical networks including DWDM
• Understanding of network Monitoring strategies and tools
• Understanding of security needs and best practices
• High level understanding of common operating systems (Linux/Windows) and their interaction with network components.
• Experience with scripting language such as PERL, Python, TCL
Qualifications
• Bachelor degree preferred in technology or related field experience
• JNCIP
• 6+ years of relevant experience