Network Architect

Network Architect

  Not Disclosed

  Columbia, SC

  12 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Government - State

Job Description

Role is hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Description:

The client is looking for Network Architect - Consultant

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The client is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and obtaining multiple mission critical applications for the client.

The project is ongoing information system architecture and support of the client infrastructure and firewall. Project is to ensure ongoing compliance with client and Federal architecture and security requirements and to maintain reliable communication between client systems and services and client partners and service end points, including independent client services.

POSITION DESCRIPTION – NETWORK ARCHITECT - CONSULTANT

The candidate will provide technical expertise for ongoing development and support of the client voice and data communication networks, systems, and services infrastructure. This position will work for the Director of Network Operations and Data Center services, and with the client infrastructure, server, and database teams. This position will consult with client management, technical, and development teams to design and achieve secure, stable, and responsive systems and services, with a goal of improved system availability and performance for the client customers, both internal and external.

Major responsibilities of this position include the following:
Provide technical expertise for ongoing development and support of the client voice and data communication networks, systems, and services.
Monitor and support telecommunication between client/partner endpoints and the client data center, using Cisco and Cisco/Meraki products and interfaces, with a priority on Firewall, Wireless, and ISE configurations, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Consult with and assist client infrastructure team and the client partners to achieve, monitor and resolve telecommunication between endpoints.
Understand the interactions between systems, applications, and services within the environment, and evaluate the impact of changes or additions.
Analyze systems and perform usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements.
Determine and communicate the implications of system-level decisions on subsystems and components and help determine how best to mitigate or take advantage of these implications.
Determine and communicate the requirements and capabilities of components within the context of the larger system, project, and team.
Provide an architectural framework for information system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts.
Work closely with the client Security, End User Support, Network Services, and Network Communications teams to design and implement security countermeasures, and to prevent and mitigate network and client vulnerabilities.
Provide remote communications troubleshooting support with client IT teams (external to client), providing technical expertise requiring a wide range of firewall knowledge and experience.
Available to work off hours and on weekend to implement scheduled maintenance.
Mentor less experienced peers.
Perform tasks efficiently and work together with team to ensure project success.

REQUIRED SKILLS
In order of importance:
6+ years of experience with Cisco Firewalls
4-6 years of experience with Cisco ISE
6+ years of experience with Cisco VPN
6+ years of experience with Wireshark
2+ years of experience Azure Cloud and Virtualization
4-6 years of experience with Cisco Routers
6+ years of experience with Cisco Switches
6+ years of experience with Cisco Hardware Administration
6+ years of experience DHCP
6+ years of experience demonstrated knowledge/skills of IT industry (multi-tiered architectures, emerging technologies, networks, data management systems and hardware systems).
2-4 years of experience Datacenter, Cloud and Network Infrastructure
6+ years of experience with ability to communicate (orally and written) effectively with technical, non-technical staff, and customers/stakeholders as needed or directed.
4-6 years of experience Valid Driver’s license

ENVIRONMENTS AND TOOLS
Cisco FMC
ASDM
Cisco ISE
Putty
PowerShell
Wireshark
nMap
SIEM
Cisco Security Manager

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science or other quantitative discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS
In order of importance:
Self-Starter
Cisco CCNA certification
Cisco CCNP certification
Cisco MCSE Certified
6+ years of experience of design and operations of public and/or private networks including LAN/MAN/WAN. Design work includes placement and specification of servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, network management, cloud storage, and methods to secure data in transmission.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: 
Prefer CCNP Routing & Switching; CCNA Security

Additional details: Valid Driver's License required as resource will travel to various client sites roughly 1 day per week. 

Notes:
Role is hybrid (3 days onsite per week)