SDWAN Network Architect

SDWAN Network Architect/EngineerDuration: 6-month contract to hireHybrid role: Phoenix Hybrid role where candidate would be asked to come in the office based on when leadership is in the office. (typically on Wednesdays or every other Wednesday). They would like a local resource to Phoenix; open to traveling to mines.Top 3 skills that candidates must be able to speak to previous experience in:Route/Switch, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP & MPLS networks, Velocloud, SD WAN, ViptellaPalo Alto Dynamic routing experienceAzure networking is current environmentCurrent team: (5) network engineers & (1) wireless engineerReason for the need - Adding additional NOC services in environment and seeking someone to be the right hand man of current ManagerJob Description:Collaborate with assigned team responsible to maintain and enhance the overall performance and availability of network infrastructure solutions to include data, video, voice, and wireless. Analyze technologies and recommend upgrades/changes based on assessments of the organization's current and future network technology needs.Support efforts within the network operations team in developing network installation, testing, and troubleshooting proceduresConduct thorough analysis of service results and respond to any escalated service delivery issues in a timely mannerWork effectively with other IS teams and outsourcing provider(s) to ensure technology solutions are effectively managed and performedSupport design solutions and implementation and support models for technologyAssist in the development of network operations processes, procedures, and documentationSupport network maintenance activity while minimizing impact to servicesConfigure, install, support, and troubleshoot network equipmentInterface with the business users to elicit and define network communications requirementsCCNP level certification and/or substantiated experienceCisco Client & wireless technologiesExposure to Microsoft Azure networkingExperience with network monitoring tools, preferably Cisco DNA CenterExtensive troubleshooting experience and working knowledge of troubleshooting tools including packet capture and analysis