Network Architect
Haystack · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $245,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Design and integrate network systems for client projects.
- Evaluate competing technical solutions and service capabilities.
- Translate strategies into technical system requirements.
- Requires Bachelor's degree and 12+ years IT experience.
- Fully remote role with professional development opportunities.
About the role
Network Architect at Haystack Partner
We are seeking a skilled Network Architect to join a Haystack partner. This role involves understanding service capabilities, evaluating technical merits of solutions, and staying updated with technological advancements. You will translate strategic goals into detailed network and system requirements, design component integrations, and assess system performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gather information on company service capabilities and investigate technical merits of competing solutions.
- Stay current with advancements in hardware and software technologies.
- Translate high-level strategies into network and system requirement specifications.
- Design interfaces and integrate network and system components into a cohesive whole.
- Assess system performance using defined evaluation criteria and technical measures.
- Support business development by acting as a customer liaison and shaping requirements.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of experience in IT.
- 10+ years of experience in network and system administration/engineering.
- 10+ years of experience with various cloud technologies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
What's On Offer:
- Competitive hourly compensation of $108.17 - $123.35.
- Fully remote work arrangement.
- Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
Key skills/competency:
- Network Architecture
- System Integration
- Cloud Technologies
- Technical Assessment
- Requirements Specification
- Customer Liaison
- IT Experience
- Network Administration
- System Engineering
- Public Trust Clearance
Skills & topics
- Network Architect
- Network Engineering
- System Administration
- Cloud Technologies
- IT Strategy
- Technical Design
- Requirements Gathering
- Public Trust Clearance
- Remote Work
- Haystack
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 12+ years of IT experience, 10+ years in network/system administration, and cloud technology expertise, emphasizing Public Trust clearance capabilities.
- Showcase your skills: In your application and interviews, provide specific examples of translating high-level strategies into network requirements and integrating system components.
- Understand the partner's role: Research Haystack's partners and their work to demonstrate your understanding of supporting business development and acting as a customer liaison.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience assessing system performance and your knowledge of current hardware and software technologies.
- Highlight remote work readiness: Emphasize your ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.
Technical preparation
Master network design and integration principles.,Deepen knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).,Practice translating requirements into technical specifications.,Review hardware/software advancements; prepare for clearance.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system you integrated.,How do you stay updated on tech trends?,Give an example of influencing client requirements.,How do you assess system performance objectively?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills needed for the Network Architect role at Haystack partner companies?
- For this Network Architect position, you'll need extensive experience in network and system administration/engineering (10+ years), diverse cloud technologies (10+ years), and the ability to translate high-level strategies into detailed network and system requirement specifications. A Bachelor's degree and a total of 12+ years in IT are also required.
- Is the Network Architect position at Haystack's partner fully remote?
- Yes, this Network Architect position is a fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere.
- What is the expected compensation for a Network Architect with Haystack?
- The Network Architect role offers competitive hourly compensation, ranging from $108.17 to $123.35 per hour.
- Does this Network Architect role require a security clearance?
- Yes, the Network Architect position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- What kind of projects can I expect to work on as a Network Architect for a Haystack partner?
- As a Network Architect, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects, focusing on designing network and system integrations, assessing performance, and supporting business development through customer liaison.
- How does Haystack support professional development for its Network Architects?
- Haystack provides professional development and learning opportunities to help Network Architects stay current with advancements in hardware and software technologies and grow their careers.