Network Architect

Network Architect

Location: Tallahassee FL(On Site)

Duration:12Months

Job Description

• We are looking for a Network Architect to design and implement computer and information networks such as local area networks (LAN) wide area networks (WAN) intranets extranets and other ITS data communications network systems. This position will be fulltime contract through 6/30/2025 and onsite.
• Analyze and manage physical and logical resources of existing network capacity and incorporate highlevel and/or detailed forecasts into meaningful network build plans
• Manage plan and optimize network devices within designated planning areas
• Develop and implement planning solutions that will positively impact customer service
• Develop initiatives quantify impact and provide input on network architectural plans & budgets
• Formulate budget inputs and projections according to the business plan
• Work crossfunctionally with the systems project management and network infrastructure
• Act as a networking expert and resource for peers and management
• Prepare charts and reports on system usage system capacity system quality and system performance
• Recommend appropriate courses of action to management on deployment and performance issues
• Ensure quality of deliverables
• Evolve and refine operation standards processes and procedures
• Apply communication performance monitoring technology to improve reliability and productivity of network data flows
• Participate in testing and documenting
• Assist in developing communication strategies documents and standards for the enterprise

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree and 5 years of networking experience
• CCNP Routing/Switching CCNP Security or CISM/CISSP/CISA knowledge
• Strong knowledge of information systems and operational processes
• Network protocols (Ethernet TCP/IP SNMP VLAN Trunking)
• Routing protocols (BGP EIGRP OSPF RIP VRRP GLBP HSRP VXLAN BGPEPVN)
• Network technologies and LAN technologies (STP ARP). Cisco (IOS NXOS) Ruckus (FOS) Linux
• QoS and policybased routing with Cisco and Ruckus equipment
• IPSEC VPN IDS IPS Web Filtering Big IP Load Balancers Encryption Advanced Threat Protection techniques
• Vulnerability Scanning experience in a 24hour production environment
• Familiarity with Network Performance Management systems including network & application traffic capture probes and operational tools such as Wireshark and SolarWinds
• Setting alert conditions and notifications reporting customizing dashboards
• Development of dashboards analysis configuring alerts and notifications reporting
• Auditing 3000 node networks network standards and PCI compliance and network drawings
• Build and run capacity analyses of simulations and bandwidth trends
• Troubleshoot network and application performance issues
• Trace analysis identifying problem areas and reporting
• Importing network objects via automation tools and manual imports
• Troubleshoot and optimize network databases. Run weekly and monthly reports
• Diagnose and troubleshoot fiber optics signal loss and degradation
• Next Generation Routers/Switches/Firewalls/Cellular/IoT Communication Devices
• Cyber Security Frameworks (NIST CIS ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002)
• Assets Management
• Controls Management
• Configuration/Change Management
• Vulnerability Management
• Incident Management
• Service Continuity
• Risk Management
• External Dependencies
• Training and Awareness
• Situational Awareness
• Possess a strong desire to work in a fastpaced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Participate in both technical and nontechnical discussions
• Commitment to system functionality and user satisfaction in rapidly growing and changing environments
• Ability to handle multiple projects and operational issues simultaneously and communicate requirements and status effectively
• Expected to participate in oncall
• Ability to work in a team environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer utilizing a mouse keyboard and monitor