Cloud Network Architect

Requisition Number: 202489

External Description:

Cloud Network Architect

Description

Job Title: Cloud Network Architect Location: San Diego

Description / Major Responsibilities:  Teradata Cloud is seeking a Cloud Network Architect experienced in design, implementation, and support of a large scale Hybrid Cloud environment. This hands-on position will provide technical expertise regarding such things as SDN, Network automation, LAN / WAN, VPN, and Load-balancing technologies within a Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure. 

Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Design, Deploy, and Support new and existing hardware in support of current customers and future growth.
• Manage small to medium-sized projects and/or portions of large projects and assist in resolving issues and planning for new network services and connectivity. 
• Provide level of escalation in response to incidents/requests regarding network performance and configuration, including off hours escalations. 
• Maintain network documentation, run-books, diagrams, and network assets in the configuration management database.
• Develop and continually improve guidelines and procedures related to Network management including process and efficiency improvements. 
• Monitor and tune network infrastructure to identify and eliminate issues and potential bottlenecks. 
• Prepare and review periodic reports related to performance and capacity. 

Qualifications

 Required Skills and Qualifications: 

• Experience with Software Defined Networking and network configuration automation (Scripting with Pearl/Python/Bash or DevOps tools like Chef/Puppet/Asible)
• Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, multicast, VRF, QoS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP as well as Metro Ethernet and MPLS connectivity/architecture, and application layer firewall implementation and troubleshooting. 
• Working knowledge of sniffer analysis, WAN optimization appliances, and network monitoring tools/suites such as Solarwinds Orion and Wireshark. 
• Practical experience related to LAN, WAN, Infiniband, VPN, and Load-balancer infrastructure in a Hybrid Cloud environment. 
• Broad technical knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and platforms to include Nexus 7/5/2k, ASR 1k and 9k, vPC, OTV, and VDC configuration. 
• Strong understanding of IT production environments, operational strategies and mission critical systems to include IT internal controls and regulatory compliance. 
• Experience with Disaster Recovery. 
• 8+ years of extensive hands on networking and troubleshooting experience in large, distributed corporate environments. 
• 5+ years with LTM, GTM, ASM, and WAP (F5 and Palo Alto preferred). 
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Public Cloud (AWS, Azure)
• Ability to interact with executives, management, technical and line-of-business staff. 
• Participate in and guide architectural discussions. Design the best Teradata Cloud solutions based on business needs. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker, ability to see big picture and develop roadmaps
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Results oriented team player who will work towards meeting team commitments and ability to work within a cross-functional team.
• A passion for improving processes and a commitment to customer satisfaction. 
• Good organizational and time management skills to work on multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to mentor technical operations staff in appropriate technologies, as required. 
• Ability to work in collaboration with product development engineering teams

Preferred Skills and Qualifications 

• Knowledge of Teradata platform. 
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Experience in consulting or programming role.
  

Minimum Educational Level/Certifications/Citizenship 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/Science or equivalent degree and/or work experience. 
• Current CCNP and/or CCDP (CCIE preferred)
• US Permanent Residence  Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications 
• Relevant Work Experience: 8-10 years 
• Career Level: Experienced (Non Manager)   Travel Requirement: Minimal

*Our total compensation approach includes a competitive base salary, 401(k), strong work/family programs, and medical, dental and disability coverage. 

CountryEEOText_Description: Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. ​ We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

City: San Diego

State: California

Community / Marketing Title: Cloud Network Architect

Job Category: Engineering

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At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

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