##### Job Description :
* Gather requirements from business units, Information Security, and IT/OT infrastructure groups
* Lead efforts to evaluate new technologies and select new technology vendors
* Create new network designs/architectures with input from technical peers
* Deploy/implement network solutions for LAN/WAN, firewall, load balancing, and wireless technologies
* Develop design documentation such as as-built diagrams and description of network standards/processes
* Assist with creating documentation for purposes of budgeting and presenting projects to IT leadership
* Act as highest escalation point for troubleshooting issues within ONEOK network infrastructure
##### **Qualifications Required:**
* 6+ years in networking, with at least three of those leading network design projects
* Cisco professional or expert level certifications, or IT related bachelor’s degree a big plus
* Ability to work well on cross-functional teams and reliably complete assigned action items
* Ability to effectively communicate/coordinate w/ key stakeholders when implementing network changes
* Ability to effectively communicate with leadership on ongoing projects and advise on strategic decisions
* Experience working on DMZ environments and deep technical knowledge of load balancers and firewalls
* Experience creating and deploying enterprise-wide network routing designs
* Experience designing and deploying enterprise solutions for Wi-Fi
* Experience w/ datacenter architectures involving VXLAN leaf/spine as well as traditional layer2 leaf/spine
* Understanding of network programming technologies (Python, REST, GitHub, JSON, etc.) a plusJob Profile Summary
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**Essential Functions and Responsibilities:**
* Collaborate with other subject matter experts to assist and recommend strategy for core technologies
* Manage complex problems which escalate beyond the status of incident. Coordinate the appropriate personnel to troubleshoot and resolve the problem
* Responsible for solving highly technical problems on multiple projects and providing consultative support to internal staff. May act as mentor to less experienced employees
* Perform root cause analysis on resolved problems. Design and develop appropriate monitoring or other proactive measures to prevent future occurrences
* Mentor staff members during problem resolution and root cause analysis to increase their efficiency and knowledge
* Create and review documentation relating to the architecture, configuration and maintenance of infrastructure technologies
* Provide configuration and engineering for new technologies
* Lead the support and configuration activities for technologies as an assigned subject matter expert
* Complete tasks assigned in order to accomplish approved application and/or infrastructure change controls
* Collaborate with other IT personnel on technology and support issues, providing proactive and timely communication
* Consult with applications and infrastructure personnel on new initiatives and the impacts they will have on infrastructure
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Works independently with minimal supervision
* Maintains subject matter expertise in technology infrastructure, equipment and systems including information security and governance
##### **Education:**
* Bachelor's Degree in computer sciences or an equivalent combination of the following formal education and job-related experience. The level of knowledge needed for this position is typically obtained with ten plus years of experience in a discipline relevant to core IT architecture.
##### **Work Experience:**
* Significant experience and understanding of current data center technologies
* Experience in the implementation, support and function of:
* Infrastructure hardware configuration
* IP networking
* Windows Server and/or Unix operating systems
* Shared storage technologies
* Virtualization technologies
* Event monitoring, logging and data collection techniques
* Public Cloud Technologies
* Proven track record of mentoring, influencing and facilitating discussions across a wide range of teams and technologies
* Training and experience related to:
* Operating systems software
* Computer hardware
* Networking
* Communications
* Security administration
* Experience identifying, researching and analyzing core technology problems and performing root cause analysis
* Experience reviewing and interpreting manuals, journals, computer display screens, computer printouts, error logs and correspondence
* Experience researching, preparing and composing systems operating procedures and documentation, reports and correspondence
* Experienced interacting with customers and vendors
##### **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
* Ability to: apply arithmetic and computer math
* Ability to: interact, advise, guide, train and communicate effectivelly
* Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information; conduct oral presentations
