VDOT Infrastructure Sol Arch 4 VA Beach VA 100 ONSITE

MAXIMUM VENDOR RATE IS $$$/hr.
100% OnSite work in Virginia Beach VA.
Local candidates only.

The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for researching planning and installing Enterprise Solutions that could compreise of networking or software technologies and supporting life safety systems that directly impact the public.

Team is looking for a solid midlevel team member who brings 610 years of handson networking experience. The best candidate will be someone who is looking for long term professional growth opportunities possesses a 4 year degree in a computer science or other technology discipline and/or industry certifications. At a minimum a 4 year degree in any discipline is strongly desired.

Requires experience creativity and multitasking to independently and collaboratively achieve department service and support objectives for the Transportation Operations Center. Individual is able to work without assistance; is able to manage medium complexity work efforts; has some industry experience; can provide limited leadership to others.

The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for researching planning and installing Enterprise Solutions that could comprised of networking or software technologies and supporting life safety systems that directly impact the public. Assesses existing network software and current solutions and makes recommendations based on product specifications and best cybersecurity practices. Configures equipment and software to meet business needs trains others on the solution and documents the solution for ongoing support. Functions as part of a team on larger projects or individually provides the services on support visits or smaller projects. Provides technical support and assists with the design of Infrastructure solutions. Requires experience in the technical services and support field as well as experience in systems and network administration (DHCP DNS routers firewall etc.)

Responds to Tier 1 and 2 network and software support requests.

Communicates effectively with teammates and customers of varying levels of technical expertise.

Responds to all break/fix requests associated with network resources.

Designs extensions of and connections to the campus network.

Assists with configuration and deployment of new/replacement network hardware and communications infrastructure.

Maintains uptodate project and architecture documentation.

Maintains uptodate inventory and maintenance records.

Monitors network resources for faults and traffic anomalies.

Resolves connection issues between users and resources.

Maintains detailed change history of network changes.

Supports ITS Field Maintenance with communications implementation and troubleshooting.

Supports team efforts to improve cybersecurity controls and defenses.

Supports team efforts for threat hunting and mitigation.

Manages time and resource constraints.

*****Experience Expected/Required*****

Certifications and 4 year degree heavily preferred

General Information Technology Required 10 Years

Cisco Routing and Switching Required 5 Years

VLAN Management Required 5 Years

Network Design Required 2 Years

Subnetting Required 5 Years

Routing Protocols (BGP OSPF etc) Required 4 Years

Authentication (Radius TACACS etc) Required 2 Years

Firewall Administration Required 5 Years

VPN & Remote Access Technologies Required 2 Years

Network Security Highly desired 2 Years

DNS/DHCP Nice to have 2 Years

Network Monitoring Nice to have 2 Years

Network Cable Management Nice to have 2 Year

FMC/Firepower Nice to have 2 Years

Solutions Design build Nice to have 3 Year

Integration Troubleshooting Must have 2 Years

Cybersecurity Highly desired 2 Years

Software Integrations Nice to have 2 years

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceGeneral Information TechnologyRequired10YearsCisco Routing and SwitchingRequired5YearsVLAN ManagementRequired5YearsNetwork DesignRequired2YearsSubnettingRequired5YearsRouting ProtocolsRequired4YearsAuthenticationRequired2YearsVPN & Remote Access TechnologiesRequired2YearsNetwork SecurityHighly desired2YearsDNS/DHCPNice to have2YearsNetwork MonitoringNice to have2YearsNetwork Cable ManagementNice to have2YearsFirepoweNice to have2YearsSolutions Design buildNice to have2YearsIntegration TroubleshootingNice to have2YearsCybersecurityHighly desired2YearsSoftware IntegrationsNice to have2Years
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignmentQuestion2Please list candidates email address.Question3What city/state does the candidate currently resideQuestion4This role is 100% OnSite in Virginia Beach VA.. If selected does your candidate agree to this arrangement