Network Architect – Roles and Responsibilities

1. Perform architecture, design and engineering services for the Data Network Environment

2. Comply with Company’s LAN / WAN / VPN / security strategies and requirements

3. Recommend LAN / WAN / VPN / security requirements based on industry best practices

4. Work with Company to review requirements for LAN / WAN / VPN / security services

5. Develop network design/configuration, engineering and security testing and integration procedures that meets requirements and adhere to defined policies

6. Work with Company to approve network design, and integration procedures

7. Prepare network design, engineering and schedules to support new and enhanced applications, architectures, and standards

8. Analyze and provide recommendations of improvements and upgrades for budget planning each year

9. Approve the scheduling of all changes to the network environment

10. Co-ordinate with Company and Company Entities and public carriers as requested for network infrastructure Services

11. Request and expedite WAN circuits, Equipment and Services as approved by Company

12. Provide escalated support for the Data Network environment

13. Develop and document network provisioning and administration policies

14. Perform architecture, design and engineering services for network environment technologies, including SD-WAN and cloud networks (e.g., Azure network, Express Route)