Senior Technical Specialist/ Network Architect Consultant

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

UI
Microsoft
Tier 1
Recruiting
Partnership
Collaboration
Investment Management
High Availability
Failover
Technology Integration
Virtualization
Terraform
Provisioning
Snow Flake Schema
SimCorp
Enterprise Networks
Network Operations
Cloud Computing
F5
Infoblox
Intellectual Property
IP
Virtual Private Network
Wireless Networking
Cacti
SolarWinds
Access Control
Authentication
SecureCRT
Command-line Interface
Routing
Network Support
Performance Tuning
Scalability
Communication
Project Management
Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Operational Excellence
Charles River
Bloomberg
Status Reports
Business Process
Test Cases
Training
Network Design
Optimization
Management
Knowledge Transfer
Documentation
Computer Science
Information Technology
Network
Computer Networking
SDA
SD
WAN
Cisco
ISE
Network Protocols
TCP/IP
OSPF
EIGRP
Border Gateway Protocol
MPLS VPN
Firewall
Routers
Switches
Cisco Certifications
Oracle Linux

Job Details

CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States.
we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.
We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.
If you are a partner company, please submit resumes with contact information of your own W2 Consultants only. Submitted consultants are expected to have excellent communication skills.

Roles/Responsibilities:

Deliverable 1: Network Architecture for client's Investment Office Cloud and On-Premises Solutions

The Network Architect Consultant will design and implement modern, sustainable networking technologies to support clients' Investment Office (INVO) initiatives and enterprise-wide infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Network Architecture and Implementation:
  1. Develop advanced network solutions to meet the needs of INVO's cloud platforms, including Snowflake and SimCorp, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with organizational goals.
  2. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the network infrastructure supports the unique requirements of data platforms like Snowflake, investment management systems like SimCorp, and other INVO partner products such as BlackRock Aladdin, Charles River, Bloomberg, and State Street Bank.
  1. High Availability and Resiliency:
  1. Implement automated monitoring and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted connectivity across core infrastructure..
  2. Design solutions for seamless transitions to alternate connectivity paths during failures, prioritizing critical applications such as BlackRock Aladdin, Snowflake, SimCorp, and other INVO partner products.
  1. Advanced Technology Integration:
  1. Plan and design secure, modern networking technologies, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN), and Network Function Virtualization (NFV).
  2. Leverage Terraform and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of network infrastructure.
  3. Ensure IaC practices are integrated into the network architecture to improve efficiency, enable repeatable deployments, and reduce manual errors.
  4. Align all advanced technology integrations with clients' enterprise goals, ensuring enhanced network performance, scalability, and security.

This deliverable ensures CalPERS' network infrastructure is scalable, secure, and optimized to support INVO's critical business functions, including seamless operation of Snowflake, SimCorp, BlackRock Aladdin, and other partner platforms.

Deliverable 2: Enterprise Network Engineering and Advanced Technology Implementation

The Network Architect Consultant will provide Level II/III support for managing clients' enterprise data networks and contribute to the design and implementation of advanced networking technologies. Responsibilities include:

1. Network Operations and Maintenance: Perform ongoing maintenance and operations for on premises and cloud-based network components, including:
  • Firewalls
  • F5 Load Balancers
  • Infoblox IP Management
  • Identity Services Engine (ISE) for port security
  • VPN and Site-to-Site VPN tunnels
  • Wireless Networking
  • Cacti and SolarWinds for alerting and monitoring
  • Access Control Server (Device Authentication)
  • SecureCRT (CLI Solution)
  • Cyclades Management
  • Gigamon Switch Monitoring
  • Switching and Routing (all aspects)
2. Support for INVO Partner Products: Provide network support for BlackRock Aladdin, Charles River, Bloomberg, State Street Bank, and other INVO partner platforms, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal performance across all systems.
3. Advanced Technology Design: Design and implement secure, modern networking technologies, such as SDN, SD-WAN, and NFV.
4. Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize network performance to ensure scalability, reliability, and security across all enterprise systems.
5. Communication: Maintain consistent communication with the contract manager and other stakeholders to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure alignment with project goals.
6. Work Hours: 5:00 AM 2:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday. This deliverable ensures clients' network infrastructure is equipped with cutting-edge technologies and operational excellence to support current and future business needs, including integration with BlackRock Aladdin, Charles River, Bloomberg, State Street Bank, and other INVO platforms
Deliverable 3: Knowledge Transfer and Documentation

  • The Network Architect Consultant will deliver a comprehensive knowledge transfer program to ensure CalPERS staff can independently manage and enhance the network infrastructure.

    Key activities include:

  • Knowledge Transfer Sessions: Conduct regular meetings to review work products, cross-train team members, and provide job shadowing opportunities.
  • Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed documentation for all work products and deliverables, including:
  • Project status reports
  • Business processes
  • Triage incident reports with resolutions
  • Meeting minutes
  • Test cases and outcomes
  • Training Program: Provide hands-on workshops and Q&A sessions to train staff on:
  • Network architecture best practices
  • Advanced troubleshooting techniques
  • Performance and cost optimization strategies
  • Platform management tools and processes

The consultant will ensure all knowledge transfer activities are completed by the end of the contract, with all documentation stored in a shared repository accessible to CalPERS staf

Mandatory Skill:

  1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
  2. 5+ years' experience in designing and implementing network architectures for enterprise-scale environments.
  3. 5+ years of proven experience in Software Defined Networking (SDN), Software Defined Access (SDA), Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), Cisco Identity Engine (ISE)
  4. Proficiency in network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, VPN, Firewalls, Load Balancers, Routers/Switches
  5. Valid certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDE, PCNSE, NSE9, JNCDA, JNCDS-DC

Desirable Skills: N/A

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