Sr IT Architect

YOU MUST HAVE:        

• Qualified applicants must have a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Information Technology, or a related field, and 5 years of experience in any occupation in which the required experience was gained. 
• Full term of experience must include: working knowledge of hyper converged Network environment, and software defined networking technologies; hands-on experience and advanced knowledge with stackable switching, software defined Network access and wireless assurance; experience with Network data protection, business continuity and disaster recovery options, configuration and execution; ability to deliver on complex Network Situations or problems without guidance or supervision; programming, scripting, developing code on Unix using API's, python or equivalent; ability to partner effectively across IT teams, suppliers and business customers on cross-functional projects and process improvements; knowledge of IT business processes and practices including ITIL methodology; and experience with data protection, business continuity and disaster recovery options, configuration and execution. 
• Approximately 5% domestic travel required. 
• Telecommuting permitted up to two (2) times per week.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:              

• Job Site: Houston, TX
• 40 hours/week
• Eligible for Employee Referral Program: $1500
• If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S. EOE. 

Sr IT Architect for Honeywell International, Inc. (Houston, TX)

RESPONSIBILITIES:    

• Design and supporting the operations and maintenance of the VMware virtual infrastructure, including, but not limited to, vCenter Server Appliance, vRealize Operations Manager (vROps), vRealize.
• Performing upgrades and applying patches or firmware updates to the virtual infrastructure software or hardware.
• Leverage good understanding of Private and Public Cloud technologies.
• Assist the team in NSX-T with designing, implementing, and maintaining a large deployment of an NSX overlay on top of a spine leaf topology/underlay.
• Performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to expedite incident resolution.
• Providing operational support on a wide range of technologies, including VMWare NSX, Cisco, Citrix Load balancer, VMWare Networking, Routers, Switches, Software-based networking, Firewalls, ACLs, DMZ.
• Strong Data Center Knowledge including Nexus Routing & Switching.
• Extensive experience in WAN technologies, Switching technologies along with failover mechanisms.
• Expertise in TCP/IP model, OSPF, BGP, IP addressing and routing best practices. Expertise with switching technologies VTP,802.1q, VLAN, EtherChannel, Trucking, Port Security, STP and RSTP.
• Strong experience in the following products / solutions: Cisco Nexus 7K, 9K. Catalyst 9000 switches and 5K’s (UCS) ISR 4000 and 1000 routers
• Robust experience Designing and troubleshooting complex networks with segmentation and virtualization.
• Strong experience with Cisco ACI Spine and leaf architecture.
• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, etc).
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.