| IT Architect – Network
Job Overview
Qualified candidate performs the leadership, facilitation, analysis and design tasks required for the development of the enterprise Network technical architecture. Elements of the enterprise Network technical architecture include but are not limited to:
• IT Taxonomy, Network: Access Gateways (Network Security System Architecture,e.g. IDS, Firewall, NAC)
• IT Taxonomy, Network: Switches Routers & Firewalls (Routing, Switching, Network Traffic Management Architecture)
• IT Taxonomy, Network: Telephony (Voice Communications & Telephony Architecture)
• IT Taxonomy, Network: IP Management (DNS, DHCP, IPAddress allocation & Summarization)
• IT Taxonomy, Network: Control Systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Wireless & Radio Architecture)
• IT Taxonomy, Network: IP Traffic Management (Layer 7 Switching, Packet Shaping and QOS, WAN Acceleration & Optimization)
Primary Responsibilities and Activities
• Analyze enterprise business context (trends and business strategy), as well as change requirements in other architecture viewpoints, to derive the Network Architecture future state. This includes defining the requirements, principles and models that guide technology decisions for the Network Architecture in accordance with established principles guidelines and patterns set forth by the Enterprise Architecture Office.
• In coordination with the Enterprise Architecture Office, Network, Identity, International Support & SCADA (NIISS) Manager and Supervisors, and the SSPADDS supervisor, develop, manage, and maintain an enterprise network strategy and roadmap.
• Define, communicate and document the standards and technology for the enterprise Network Architecture.
• Understand and communicate how the Network Architecture interacts, supports and integrates with other technologies and information systems.
• Define high-level migration plans to address the gaps between the current and future state, typically in sync with the IT budgeting or other capital planning processes.
• Lead the development, of repeatable technology solution patterns for application of appropriate technology to business requirement.
• Lead the analysis of the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement. In addition, lead the analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the Network Architecture as well as the enterprise.
• Oversee, direct, or consult on technology implementations and modification activities (for example, projects or high impact work activities), particularly shared technology solutions that span multiple technology verticals. Consult on application or infrastructure development projects to harmonize systems or infrastructure with the Enterprise Technology Architecture (ETA), and identify when it is necessary to modify the ETA to accommodate immediate or future project needs.
• Oversee and facilitate the research, evaluation and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations.
• Identify the organizational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures and culture) and financial impact of current and future technology roadmaps and decisions.
• Document necessary Network Architecture design and analysis work, possibly including project postmortem documentation and metric collection.
• Define metrics to measure and demonstrate Network Architecture value.
• Understand, advocate and augment the business and IT strategies — and, more specifically, Network Architecture development and service delivery. Be prepared to lead the communication activities needed to ensure Network Architecture success and use.
Primary Work Arrangements
• This role will report to the appropriate BI&T Shared Services Manager/Supervisor with a dotted line to the Enterprise Technology Architect.
• This role will be expected to work collaboratively with Shared Services supervisors to ensure active participation from operational resources in the decision making process. This is a critical function of the role.
• This role will be expected leverage subject matter experts within operational teams in any needed technical area to formulate the Network Architecture.
• This role will collaborate with business constituents, other SSPADS Architecture team members, project teams and staff in various IT functional areas as needed to fulfill the responsibilities described above.
• This role will be expected to follow required Project Management, SDLC and regulatory compliance processes, insuring that all proper handoffs, checklists and documentation are completed.
• This role will be expected to be governed by the Devon Enterprise Architecture Principles listed on page 2 of this document in the development of all architectural concepts, strategies, patterns, solutions, designs & technology standards.
The aforementioned position description in no way states or implies that these are the sole duties and/or functions to be performed. Architects will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties and/or functions requested by the SSPADDS supervisor.
Education and Training and Experience
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years of design and implementation experience in IT, with a deep knowledge in a minimum of two of the following technical disciplines: network design, servers and storage, database management, and operations
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies and processing environments
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