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VTG is seeking a Design Network Architect to support a Navy mission-critical program in either Washington, DC; King George, VA or College Park, MD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Center Infrastructure: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.

• Systems Deployment: Manage the deployment of IT systems, ensuring they meet performance, security, and compliance standards.

• Software Development: Lead software development projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet customer requirements.

• Network Engineering: Oversee network engineering efforts, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and reliable network infrastructure.

• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including DoD representatives, to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs.

• Compliance: Ensure all IT operations comply with DoD regulations and industry best practices.

• Microsoft: Experience with domain design with OUs, GPOs, DNS, User Accounts and PKI Management.

• Cisco: Experience with routing & switching, and a good understanding of Software Defined Networking.

• VMware: Ability to design and implement vSphere Hypervisor Environments, and integrate VMware with Shared Storage and Network Environments.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in IT management, with a focus on data center infrastructure, systems deployment, software development, and network engineering.

• Strong understanding of DoD requirements and regulations.

• Proven track record of leading and managing technical teams.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher required.

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $80,000 - $200,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

Applications are invited for the Network Operations Solutions Architect position to be based in Stellenbosch.
This person will report to the Head of Technology.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Network Operations Solutions Architect will be responsible for all network solutions from needs-analysis, through solutions architecture, implementation, and support.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Design, implement, and optimize network and connectivity solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored technical solutions.
• Architect and integrate technologies into cohesive, high-performing solutions
• Translate business requirements into scalable and innovative network products.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills: - Work Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in:
• Multi-vendor environments, hardware and software.
• Network Engineering and Network Radio frequency experience.
• Documenting solutions and architecture that can be used for implementation and support of the solutions.
• Thorough understanding of Networks, systems and how to effectively use it to deliver solutions.
• Working with Enterprise and SME business customers.
• Analytical thinking and acumen for problem solving.
• Ability to transfer skills and knowledge to others.
• Technology stack experience: SD-WAN, VPN solutions, BGP, Network automation, Network monitoring, LAN management, Enterprise W-LAN, Security solutions, Mobile (LTE&5G).
• Network tools: Monitoring, reporting, scripting languages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
• Certifications and courses, as listed below, are highly desirable:
  Equipment vendor specific qualifications, Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Extreme, Fortinet, HP, Nokia.
• Project management qualification.

If interested and meet all requirements, please submit your CV with contactable references and copies of related qualifications.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individual candidates, in line with Herotel’s Employment Equity Plan.
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Applications are invited for the Network Operations Solutions Architect position to be based in Stellenbosch.

This person will report to the Head of Technology.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Network Operations Solutions Architect will be responsible for all network solutions from needs-analysis, through solutions architecture, implementation, and support.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Design, implement, and optimize network and connectivity solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored technical solutions.
• Architect and integrate technologies into cohesive, high-performing solutions
• Translate business requirements into scalable and innovative network products.
  
  

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in:
• Multi-vendor environments, hardware and software.
• Network Engineering and Network Radio frequency experience.
• Documenting solutions and architecture that can be used for implementation and support of the solutions.
• Thorough understanding of Networks, systems and how to effectively use it to deliver solutions.
• Working with Enterprise and SME business customers.
• Analytical thinking and acumen for problem solving.
• Ability to transfer skills and knowledge to others.
• Technology stack experience: SD-WAN, VPN solutions, BGP, Network automation, Network monitoring, LAN management, Enterprise W-LAN, Security solutions, Mobile (LTE&5G).
• Network tools: Monitoring, reporting, scripting languages.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications and courses, as listed below, are highly desirable: Equipment vendor specific qualifications, Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Extreme, Fortinet, HP, Nokia.
• Project management qualification.
  
  

• Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individual candidates, in line with Herotel’s Employment Equity Plan.
• Submission of your CV provides Herotel with your express consent for us to process your personal information contained therein, for purposes of processing your application.
• Please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website for further information on how we process personal information.
• If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Telecommunications

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• Customer Engagement
• Pre-sales
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams
• RFP / RFI document design
• Leverage and influence cross functional teams

• TOGAF
• Minimum of a CCNP qualification (CCIE or CCDA will be ideal)
• Business related degree will be an advantage
• 5 or more years' of proven success in influencing senior technology leaders to drive change in a pre-sales, customer, or solutions focused role
• 5 or more years' of proven experience with Enterprise Architecture or Network Architecture pre-sales in a Network vendor or professional services environment.
• Good understanding of Cloud based solutions. Hyperscale and Private cloud
• Experience with sd-wan overlay vendors such as Juniper, Velo, Fortigate, etc.

• Excellent understanding of the architectural principles for software defined networks (SDN/ SDWAN) and cloud-based platforms
• Familiar with Enterprise and Industry Architecture frameworks
• Understanding of contract management and governance models

• Technical expertise in network services solution and product and including SDN, Cloud, MPLS and IP
• Design, implement and manage advanced architectures in an networking domain and integrate multiple systems or platforms
• Able to present architecture concepts, designs, and goals to Customers at all levels.

• Able to build business relationships, able to simplify complex concepts into compelling customer proposals
• Results driven
• Out-of-the-box innovative thinking, excellent problem-solving skills
• Passionate about researching current and emerging technologies and developing innovative solutions

• Must have own transport