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FIS Switch Architect

Job Description:

FIS Switch Architect Summary:

Signature Consultants is seeking an FIS Switch Architect for a remote opportunity with one of our clients located in Plano, TX. The FIS Switch Architect will need to be a Subject Matter Expert and thought leader of network communication technologies. Successful candidates will need to be capable of bringing together expert knowledge from across the organization and consolidating it into a cohesive end to end technology solution.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive the solution design, build and deployment activities to deliver appropriate infrastructure solutions to meet requirements at an enterprise level
  • Contribute to the definition of network infrastructure strategy and policy by taking an active role in working with Product Managers and Product Engineers to influence architectural strategy
  • Provide advice and guidance influencing the effectiveness of the organization’s business processes as they relate to network communication

Requirements:

  • Competency and understanding of compute, storage, and security technologies as they relate to network communication
  • Strong working experience on data network protocols and services like IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, IPAM, Load Balancing, etc.
  • Subject matter expertise on Designing, Implementation and Operations of large and complex data networks
  • Must be willing to learn new technologies while being able to adapt to a fast pace service driven environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of experience in designing large-scale, enterprise network solutions in large financial institutions
  • 2+ Years of experience in lead network architecture role or equivalent experience
  • 15+ years of in-depth technical knowledge of network components (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, IPAM, wireless, pbx, voice etc.) and routing/transport protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, SIP, etc.)
  • Experience managing relationships with senior business partners
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with Data Center network design and deployment
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with WAN routing technologies
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with Load Balancer technologies
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with Proxy, DNS and DHCP technologies
  • Good knowledge and experience with VoIP, SIP and SBC design and deployment
  • Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent

About Signature Consultants, LLC

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Signature Consultants was established in 1997 with a singular focus: to provide clients and consultants with superior staffing solutions. For the seventh consecutive year, Signature was voted as one of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” and is now the 14th largest IT staffing firm in the United States (source: Staffing Industry Analysts). With 26 locations throughout North America, Signature annually deploys thousands of consultants to support, run, and manage their clients’ technology needs. Signature offers IT staffing, consulting, managed solutions, and direct placement services. For more information on the company, please visit www.sigconsult.com.

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