Optum (formerly Kelsey-Seybold)Title: Network Architect SupervisorLocation: Pearland, TX - Remote (1-2 times a week to visit data center)Duration: Full-time Direct HireDescription:Responsibilities: Guide IT network architecture decisions and establish standards. Review network designs, builds, and costs to align with business goals. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to network project teams. Manage network projects, ensuring successful implementation. Stay updated with industry trends and integrate cutting-edge Cisco technologies like ACI, DNA Center, and SD-WAN. Oversee day-to-day network operations with minimal supervision. Manage and train network support staff, fostering professional growth. Collaborate with senior management and IT departments to align network strategies with business goals.Experience: 10 years of IT experience, including 7 years in large IT operations and 3 years in systems and data center architecture. Strong background in data center design and network infrastructure. Extensive experience with Cisco Routing and Switching, F5, Palo Alto, BGP, and VXLAN. Proficiency in cloud networking (AWS, Azure), automation (Ansible, Python), SDN (Meraki), and wireless technologies (Aruba, Cisco). Strong understanding of network security practices.Preferred: Excellent communication skills for interacting with senior management and non-technical stakeholders. Proven project management skills for large-scale network projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Commitment to continuous learning and adaptability with emerging technologies. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office solutions. Knowledge of network alerting and monitoring tools.

Led 12 engineers in maintaining, expanding, and migrating network systems across 30 sites,2 hospitals, and 2 data centers, using Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and Aruba wireless technologieswithin a disaster recovery frameworkSDWAN Deployment with Cisco Viptela: Directed the deployment of SDWAN solutions usingCisco Viptela, enhancing network performance and security across multiple sites.Enhanced data center operations and cloud service integration, ensuring proper systemperformance and increased operational efficiencyStreamlined processes and documentation to enhance cross-functional collaboration,compliance, and functionalityDeveloped and implemented risk management strategies, improving project success rates

Directed 16 engineers and coordinated with 5 global project teams, overseeing thesuccessful network migration of 230 sites using Cisco Nexus and Catalyst, F5 load balancing,and strict security protocolsEmployed data center engineering skills to implement an advanced network ecosystem,integrating cloud services for enhanced scalability and agilityLed process improvements, reducing rework and increasing the success rate of sitemigrations, and established efficient documentation and communication practices to alignstakeholder engagementUtilized Microsoft Project and JIRA for project planning, tracking, and reporting