| Position | Network Architect |
| Date Posted | 18 Aug 2009 |
| Application Deadline | until filled |
| Location | New York, USA |
Summary Description
The Network Architect is responsible for the system engineering, design, implementation and support of Global IT infrastructure environment, including network switches, routers, appliances, and devices. Duties involve, among others, management of the global wide area network, projects and consultants, installation of new devices, systems and on-going maintenance of infrastructure. Must be able to multi-task and communicate appropriately with staff. Additionally, security expertise and knowledge of current VOIP, Cisco AVVID products including, Cisco Call Manager, Unity Voicemail, Cisco Voice Gateways and Cisco IPCC MPLS, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and BGP.
Qualifications
Minimum 7 - 10 years industry experience including expert skills in Cisco routers and switches, experience with designing, installing and configuring LAN & WAN networks and experience with routing protocols such as TCP/IP.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent. Cisco CCIP or CCIE. MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional. Expert skills with Cisco Routers/Switches, Sniffers, Data Shapers, Protocol Analyzers and VPN.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in Computer Science or equivalent/ MCSE - Microsoft Certification. Unix skills.
Salary
is based on experience and the Foundation’s commitment to internal equity. A generous benefits package is included.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at the Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
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