12332 – Network Architect (onsite) – Tallahassee, FL
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Temporary Project
Estimated Duration: 12 months with possible extensions
Work Setting: 100% of the time at the Client’s site. No telecommuting or remote work. This is a non-negotiable requirement from the Client
Requirements:
• Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client’s site in Tallahassee, FL (required);
• Experience in infrastructure / network environments performing network planning, architecture design, engineering (hardware and software), and optimization (10+ years);
• Experience designing Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks;
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting routing and switching;
• Experience configuring and administering Next Generation.
Preferred:
• Experience assessing network topology and architecture;
• Experience implementing and maintaining SD-WAN technologies;
• Experience with wireless infrastructure design, management, and troubleshooting;
• Experience designing Zero Trust Architecture;
• Experience with hybrid and cloud telephony/VoIP architecture and design;
• Experience with Azure networking architecture and design;
• Experience with Palo Alto hardware;
• Experience with remote access solutions.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Perform a detailed analysis of the network topology and strategies;
• Produce a detailed report of architectural, design, and deficiencies;
• Develop enhanced network strategies;
• Present recommendations for improvement in the areas of network, scalability, and resiliency;
• Assess the feasibility, pros & cons of upgrading our remote sites to use SD-WAN appliances instead of the current configuration;
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization;
• Create technical documentation of the proposed design and facilitate the transfer of knowledge to the staff.