Network Architect

Position: Network Architect
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Need Locals) - Remote (25% Travel if client needs)
Duration: Long Term
Experience: 15 years
Visa: Looking for USC 

• Lead high-level network planning, architecture, and optimization
• Translate business requirements into technical network solutions
• Define enterprise-wide network architecture standards
• Recommend hardware, software, and infrastructure improvements

• Configure and maintain:
• Routers, switches, and hubs
• Firewalls (including enterprise-grade systems)
• Manage and optimize routing protocols:
• OSPF
• BGP
• Monitor network performance and conduct capacity planning
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and develop resolution strategies

• Maintain system security, confidentiality, and availability
• Participate in:
• Incident response (CSIRT)
• Continuity of Operations (COOP)
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and regulations

• Lead enterprise-level network projects
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on complex initiatives
• Mentor junior technical staff
• Provide second-level technical support

• Develop documentation (processes, systems, procedures)
• Participate in change management processes
• Track billable hours and activities
• Respond to service desk tickets within required timelines
• Provide weekly status reports

• On-call and after-hours support required
• Emergency response participation required
• Work is primarily remote with occasional onsite requirements

• Experience configuring and managing:
• Routers, switches, firewalls
• Strong experience with:
• OSPF and BGP routing protocols in large enterprise environments
• Proven experience with:
• SonicWall NSA → Palo Alto firewall migration

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to evaluate technical solutions and feasibility
• Strong documentation and writing skills
• Ability to work:
• Independently
• In team environments
• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience with:
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Cisco, Nexus, ACI
• F5 Big-IP LTM
• Experience in:
• Multi-customer data center environments
• Relevant industry certifications:
• Cisco (CCNP/CCIE)
• Palo Alto (PCNSE)

• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience, OR
• High School Diploma/GED + 10 years of experience, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 10 years

• 5–10+ years of experience in:
• Network architecture
• Enterprise networking environments

• Large-scale enterprise network environments
• Data center networking
• Firewall management and migration
• Routing (OSPF/BGP)

• Government or multi-agency environments
• High-availability / Tier III data centers
• Disaster recovery and continuity planning

• Must meet U.S. employment eligibility (I-9)
• Must pass:
• CJIS background check
• Level 2 background screening.

Know anyone who might be interested?
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