Network Architect - SD-WAN

Job description

We are the IBM CIO Network engineering team and we are looking for an experienced SD-WAN architect to support the IBM internal network. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with a small team of IBM architects architecting and designing a software defined WAN solution for interconnecting IBM's locations globally, collaborating with deployment engineers who will manage the site deployments, addressing systemic or repeating operational issues with the operations teams, and optimizing the WAN with new capabilities. Our team collectively works to maintain network stability, security, and visibility to ensure that Industry best practices and SLA's are achieved, and to allow our organization to meet its mission objectives.

Functions and Responsibilities
·  Define and refine WAN architecture standards that address the requirements to support IBM's requirements.
·  Partner with service providers and network hardware/software vendors to define solution configurations that leverage latest capabilities and provide stable and reliable operations.
·  Define and implement service standards and practices that align IT services with the needs of the business. Define and monitor adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and industry best practices.
·  Create, maintain, implement, and test appropriate contingency plans.
·  Define key management reports required to validate global compliance with architecture, operations, and security standards, and identify automated ways of producing these reports.
·  Collaborate with other network architects to provide integrated network solutions for IBM that incorporate wireless and wired access, data center and hybrid cloud connectivity, remote access, and network security. Identify and evaluate the integration of new technologies for the SD-WAN including additional automation to respond to shifting demand, dynamic reconfiguration to address security threats, and analysis of traffic patterns to predict future needs.
·  Identify reoccurring incidents and find solutions by leading support groups through root cause analysis sessions, major incident review, trending, elimination of known errors, problem ticket follows through, etc.
·  Collaborate with other squads within the CIO organization on services and applications integration and optimization, advising on optimal use of SD-WAN resources to meet customer needs.
·  Troubleshoot complex network performance issues with other network engineers to identify root cause and recommend solutions.

CIODEM19

Auto req ID

252723BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Infrastructure Architect
State / Province

NORTH CAROLINA
Primary job category

Architect
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

F&O
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Minimum 3 years of WAN architecture and design experience
·  Minimum 5 years' experience in Network architecture, design, or operations experience.
·  Detailed knowledge of WAN technologies including BGP and other routing protocols, MPLS, tunneling, QoS, and SD-WAN technology
·  Understanding of core Network technologies (Routing, Switching, Firewalls, etc.)
·  Network automation experience using programming tools (e.g. Python, Ansible)
·  Experience troubleshooting complex network issues and designing solutions to simplify and better instrument solutions
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with executives, engineers and vendors.
·  Strong organizational skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
·  Very strong critical and analytical thinking and research skills.
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Experience in designing and deploying SD-WAN solutions.
·  Strong understanding and experience in troubleshooting methodologies.
·  Very strong collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to create and foster a collaborative work. In depth strong facilitation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
·  Experience with analysis tools for Netflow, syslog, route tables, and other network telemetry
·  Network certifications sucjhas CCIE, CCDP, JNCIE, etc.
Secondary Job Category

Other Architect
Eligibility Requirements

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future sponsorship.
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Introduction

The infrastructure running industries likes transportation, energy, insurance, banking or healthcare is quickly changing as the world's relationship with technology evolves. Companies have more choices than ever before between on-premise, off-premise, or a hybrid approach. Our Infrastructure Architects are responsible for keeping up with the latest and greatest of these changes and using their expertise to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers and products.
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