Enterprise Network & Communications Architect-Direct Hire

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an Enterprise Network and Communications Architect. Position Type: Direct Hire Location: San Antonio, TX As an Enterprise Network and Communications Architect, you will: Responsible for enterprise communicating / network architectural design and planning of complex interactions of IT systems. Should have a solid understanding of general IT application structures, the supporting components to the network, and general overall wholistic IT functions, operations, security solutions, and general dataflows of an enterprise network. Must be knowledgeable of past, present, and upcoming network technologies, standards, and best practices to properly plan and integrate solutions in the most effective way. Develop enterprise networking architectural patterns, approaches and design solutions, research new technologies and approaches. Create standards and roadmaps, develop recommendations for migrating to future standards. Responsible for the design, architecture, and automation designs of on premise, wide area, and Cloud networking solutions. Design and architecture of a multi-site, multi-cloud network infrastructure. Partner with vendors to select appropriate technical solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop consensus, drive results, and execute projects across the organization on time and within budget. Manage several simultaneous initiatives from conception through implementation. Contribute to standards and design patterns. Deliver solutions tailored to internal business requirements. Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required. Provide 3rd level support and input as required to teams diagnosing reported issues, providing root cause analysis to management and the business teams. Work closely with Senior management, Architecture, Application managers and IT operations teams. Enhances efficiency via automation when and wherever possible. Cross train other team members on projects, and network technologies. Address security requirements across the enterprise through the application of appropriate people, process, and technology. Develop architectures and roadmaps for large scale IP networks with multiple routing domains & service providers. Requirements: Strong leadership skills; coaching and mentoring skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills; ability to influence and persuade, without direct control. TOGAF Certification or equivalent. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from accredited university in technology or related field. Preferred Qualifications: Enterprise communications and network architecture experience in a complex, multi-platform distributed environment Strong experience with On-Prem / Private, Public Cloud network services. CCIE or equivalent technical certification will be beneficial. Experience in architecting and working with large scale IP networks with multiple routing domains & service providers, routing protocols including BGP, EIGRP & OSPF. Experience architecting and implementing network security & QoS technologies. Extensive experience in layered solutions and designs, diverse technical configurations, across multiple technologies and processing environments. In-depth understanding of enterprise network architecture, operations, technology trends, as well as security minded. Strong leadership skills; coaching and mentoring skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills; ability to influence and persuade, without direct control. Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly. Recognized as a thought leader. Able to develop opportunities, pitch and deliver projects of: Network Transformation, Network Roadmaps, automation and SD-WAN with SASE, Software Defined Data Centers, Data Management & Analytics, IoT, Remote Access, WAN Cost Optimizations etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. Salary RANGE AND BENEFITS: Salary Range: $140,000/per year -$150,000/per year *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022) ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020) One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022) Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS. Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/ Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.