• Sr IT Architect

    Honeywell (Houston, TX)


    _Sr IT Architect for Honeywell International, Inc. (Houston, TX)_

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Design and supporting the operations and maintenance of the VMware virtual infrastructure, including, but not limited to, vCenter Server Appliance, vRealize Operations Manager (vROps), vRealize.

    + Performing upgrades and applying patches or firmware updates to the virtual infrastructure software or hardware.

    + Leverage good understanding of Private and Public Cloud technologies.

    + Assist the team in NSX-T with designing, implementing, and maintaining a large deployment of an NSX overlay on top of a spine leaf topology/underlay.

    + Performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to expedite incident resolution.

    + Providing operational support on a wide range of technologies, including VMWare NSX, Cisco, Citrix Load balancer, VMWare Networking, Routers, Switches, Software-based networking, Firewalls, ACLs, DMZ.

    + Strong Data Center Knowledge including Nexus Routing & Switching.

    + Extensive experience in WAN technologies, Switching technologies along with failover mechanisms.

    + Expertise in TCP/IP model, OSPF, BGP, IP addressing and routing best practices. Expertise with switching technologies VTP,802.1q, VLAN, EtherChannel, Trucking, Port Security, STP and RSTP.

    + Strong experience in the following products / solutions: Cisco Nexus 7K, 9K. Catalyst 9000 switches and 5K’s (UCS) ISR 4000 and 1000 routers

    + Robust experience Designing and troubleshooting complex networks with segmentation and virtualization.

    + Strong experience with Cisco ACI Spine and leaf architecture.

    + Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, etc).

    + Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.

    + Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.

    YOU MUST HAVE:

    + Qualified applicants must have a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Information Technology, or a related field, and 5 years of experience in any occupation in which the required experience was gained.

    + Full term of experience must include: working knowledge of hyper converged Network environment, and software defined networking technologies; hands-on experience and advanced knowledge with stackable switching, software defined Network access and wireless assurance; experience with Network data protection, business continuity and disaster recovery options, configuration and execution; ability to deliver on complex Network Situations or problems without guidance or supervision; programming, scripting, developing code on Unix using API's, python or equivalent; ability to partner effectively across IT teams, suppliers and business customers on cross-functional projects and process improvements; knowledge of IT business processes and practices including ITIL methodology; and experience with data protection, business continuity and disaster recovery options, configuration and execution.

    + Approximately 5% domestic travel required.

    + Telecommuting permitted up to two (2) times per week.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    + Job Site: Houston, TX

    + 40 hours/week

    + Eligible for Employee Referral Program: $1500

    + If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S. EOE.

     

    Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

     

    Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.