Consulting Architect

ANM is seeking a Consulting Architect to join our exceptional team.

Who We Are: 

ANM is a fast-growing IT consulting firm focused on building long-term, customer-focused relationships. We offer engineering excellence and quality customer service with a local focus. Our specialties include designing, developing, and deploying solutions for enterprise networking, data center & and cloud, collaboration, security, audiovisual, and Salesforce.

Our Benefits:

Who We Are Looking For: 

We are looking for Consulting Architect who will be responsible for working with our customers to design, document, and implement robust networking solutions. This position is our top level and requires a blend of technical competence, teamwork, and customer service skills to successfully run a Post-Sale Professional Services engagement from project assignment to project closure. The Consulting Architect leverages ANM’s Technical Lead team members, Project Management Office, Managed Services team, and industry-leading technologies to implement optimal solutions and deliver value to our customers.

What will you be doing as a Consulting Architect:

• Acts as a technical implementation lead/SME for an assigned project and works closely with the project manager and customer to complete project tasks.
• Generates and implements network configurations, follows the project test plan and completes project documentation for the assigned networking projects.
• Ensures smooth transition of documentation to the Managed Services team as required.
• Performs analysis and diagnosis of networking problems.
• Provides third-level technical support for routing, switching, security, and wireless technologies for ANM customers.
• Effectively utilizes moderate lab setups to recreate and solve problems.
• Uses knowledge of technology, products, and services to build enterprise networking solutions. 
• Invests time in continued education to learn new networking/security technologies and keep certifications current.
• Will assist the Pre-Sales team with solution designs during customer engagement

Required education, technical skills, and/or experience: 

DESIRED EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, management, business or a related field OR equivalent work experience. 
• Cisco networking industry experience and knowledge of products and protocols.
• CCIE-R&S or CCIE-Enterprise is Desired. CCNP cert required.
• Advanced Networking with complex design experience highly desired.
• Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills with Routing/Switching/Wireless across Cisco platforms is highly desired.
• Advanced expertise in Wifi network design, analysis, and optimization utilizing the Ekahau / Sidekick2 tools. Pre and post survey reporting. 
• Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, and Juniper wireless experience required. 
• Other wireless platforms such as Ubiquiti, Ruckus, and Fortinet highly desired.
• Configure and troubleshoot WLC controllers and AP’s. Extensive hands-on knowledge of complex wireless design, implementation, and support
• Familiarity with Cisco ACI, SDWAN, and DNA Center/SD Access is highly desired.
• Knowledge of Network Security / Cisco firewalls is required.
• Knowledge of Network Management Systems (Cisco PI/DNAC, Solarwinds, Netbrain etc.) is a plus
• Create High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) Documentation.
• Create Change Window (CAB) Method of Procedure (MOP) Documentation.
• Strong verbal communication skills, work ethic, and a positive attitude.
• Experienced in presenting solutions to Engineers, Management, Directors, and C-Level 
• Experienced with assisting Presale Engineers with project Scope / LOE 

TRAVEL:

Travel may be required for this position. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and motor vehicle insurance. 

ANM is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

As part of the hiring process, ANM may use tools that assist in evaluating candidate qualifications based on job-related criteria. These tools support consistency and efficiency and are used in conjunction with human review. All hiring decisions are made by Company leadership.
 Candidates may request additional information regarding the hiring process by contacting Human Resources.