Solutions Architect (Datacenter and Cloud Infrastructure)

· Full Benefits

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· 401K match

· 28 PTO Days including company holidays

• Develop engineering solutions and explain technologies to customers.
• Gather requirements and propose solutions including hardware, software, engineering, and Business Continuity services.
• Provide recommendations on viability, implementation strategies and optimal implementation of solutions.
• Develop design and system configuration based on technical requirements
• Develop scalable solutions for DC, LAN, WAN, WLAN, Firewalls, and other network devices.
• Develop scalable solutions for physical and virtualized compute (onPrem and Cloud) and storage solutions. (VMWare, Hyper-V, Azure, AWS)
• Develop scalable solutions for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery solutions.
• Assess and design onPrem to Cloud (Azure/AWS) migration solutions including optimization, workflows, processes, and level of effort.
• Prepare statement of work (SOW’s), level of effort and bill of materials (BOM’s) for projects.
• Recommend enhancements/changes to system design as appropriate
• Identify, research, evaluate and implement emerging network technologies.
• Provide oversight for configuration, installation and maintenance
• Provide documentation of requirements, design decisions, and ensure continuity with the delivery teams.
• Train deployment/field engineers for on-site deployment/troubleshooting.

• Review exiting networking and security environments and design/recommend modern, cloud-driven solutions.
• Review existing hypervisor footprint and provide upgrade requirements, process, and level of effort.
• Provide alternatives to existing solutions (VMware to Hyper-V, onPrem to Cloud, hybrid, etc.) including ROI with 3 year and 5 year TCO.
• Review and design of Azure environment to include migration plan and effort from onPrem servers and solutions.
• Review existing backups to include schedule, last restore test, expected RTO/RPO, scalability, and real-world reliability. Design updated solution leveraging New Era recommended solutions (Datto or Veeam) to accomplish customer requirements.  Effort to include scoping level of effort and assisting with BCDR plan creation.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all customer contacts.
• Experience preparing SOW and BOMs.
• Experience designing data center hypervisors and BCDR solutions.
• Proficient with the design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and monitoring of core virtual compute services.
• Proficient in Azure in Well Architected Framework
• Familiarity and/or hands-on experience with SDWAN and Cloud Networking Solutions.
• Experience with Datacenter compute infrastructure design/integration.
• Experience with interoperability/integration with network security, cloud and wireless platforms a plus.
• Proficient with the design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and monitoring of core routing and switching, LAN/WAN/MAN services
• Proficient in routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP & IS-IS
• Experience with Cisco APIC, Nexus 9k, 7k, 5k, 2k configuration and design.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst 9k, 4k, 3k, 2k series switch platforms.
• Familiarity and/or hands on experience with SDWAN and Cloud Solutions.
• Experience with Cisco ISE/Catalyst Center
• Experience with interoperability/integration with network security, cloud and wireless platforms
• Utilizing scripting tools.
• Experience working in large enterprise networks is desired. The ability to work under pressure and interface with senior management will be key to these roles.

• Bachelor's degree in related technical/business areas
• Equivalent, proven work history and experience considered

• 8+ years’ experience with enterprise-level design and deployment of Hyper-visors and associated networking, SAN, NAS, and BCDR components.
• 5+ years’ experience with Azure IaaS including migrations and optimizations.
• 5+ years’ experience with Cloud Networking services.

• Current Cisco data networking certifications i.e. CCNP, CCDP, CCIE strongly preferred.
• Broadcom VMware sales and technical certification is preferred.
• Microsoft Certified: AZ-800/801 or AZ-802 preferred
• Datto: Kaseya Certified Expert (KCE) preferred
• Veeam: VMCE+ (Veeam Certified Engineer+) preferred

• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Regular, repetitive movements such as typing, mouse movements, and scrolling. Ability to hear and understand spoken communications, both in person and via remote communication tools (e.g., phone, video conferencing).
• Ability to see and read computer screens and printed documents, as well as adjust focus. This includes prolonged periods of looking at a computer screen.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Full-time position working 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required.

TRAVEL: Travel is required, but only occasionally, and is less than 10%.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English

QUALIFICATIONS:   To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO/AA Statement

New Era Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. 

In addition to federal law requirements, New Era Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.