VDOT Infrastructure Solutions Architect 4

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Position: Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Location: Richmond VA 23219 (Hybrid)

Duration: Long term contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Architecture & Design: Design implement and maintain enterprise network solutions (LAN WAN VPN firewalls) with a special focus on Azure networking services such as Virtual Networks (VNet) Azure Firewall Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Azure Express Route.
• Cloud Integration: Work closely with cloud teams to integrate onpremises network infrastructure with Azurebased environments ensuring smooth connectivity security and optimal performance.
• Azure Networking: Manage and optimize Azure networking components including VNet peering traffic management load balancing and hybrid networking (ExpressRoute VPN Gateway).
• Network Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network issues in both cloud and onprem environments ensuring minimal downtime and performance degradation.
• Network Security: Implement best practices for network security in hybrid environments including firewalls VPNs security groups and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Automation & Monitoring: Automate network configuration and monitoring using tools like Azure Network Watcher Azure Automation and PowerShell scripting. Implement proactive monitoring systems to identify potential issues before they affect operations.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize network performance identifying opportunities for improvement in both cloud and onpremises environments.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and uptodate documentation of network configurations procedures and troubleshooting guides.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to peers and help drive continuous improvement in network operations.

Required Skills& Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 years in network engineering with at least 2 years of handson experience with Azure networking services.
• Education: Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications: Azure certifications(such as Azure Network Engineer Associate) and/or relevant Cisco certifications(e.g. CCNA CCNP) are highly desirable.
• Cloud Networking: Strong understanding of Azure networking components (VNet NSG Azure Load Balancer Azure Traffic Manager ExpressRoute VPN Gateway).
• Traditional Networking: Expertise in configuring and managing enterprisegrade network equipment (e.g. Cisco Juniper Palo Alto etc.) including firewalls routers switches and VPNs.
• Security: Solid understanding of network security principles and experience with firewalls IDS/IPS and VPN technologies in both cloud and traditional networks.
• Automation: Proficiency in network automation and scripting (PowerShell Python or similar) ARM templates Terraform or other scripting tools is a plus
• Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Azure Network Watcher SolarWinds Wireshark or equivalent.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills attention to detail excellent communication and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integrating Azure with other cloud providers (AWS GCP).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes networking and containerized environments.
• Experience with SDWAN technologies.

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount of Experience

Network engineering and architecture

Required

5 Years

Handson experience with Azure networking services

Required

2 Years

Network Automation

Required

2 Years

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