Network Architect - Consultant

Network Architect - Consultant
Hybrid (3 days remote 2 Days office)
About the Job

• Duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension
• Location: Columbia, SC
• Pay rate: Hourly
• Job ID: 7355

Overview:
Seeking an expert Lead IT Network Architect-Consultant to work directly with the IT Infrastructure and Operations networking team, I/O project manager, and project stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure the successful completion and ongoing maturation of IT network and server related projects. This is a broad position that will work with all aspects of the systems and network area.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and install network hardware and software to meet agency and industry standards.
• Analyze network efficiency by conducting network tests and running diagnostics to forecast performance thresholds.
• Monitors and reports on network traffic, usage, and performance
• Reviews network changes and trends to forecast future needs while determining and correcting complex network problems. Review configurations on existing network infrastructure as well as make changes as needed.
• Provide network design recommendations and solutions to network problems while determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects.
• Assist in the development of strategic direction of the network infrastructure for both the current environment and potential future environment.
• Travel to different offices throughout the state to provide network configuration, implementation, and maintenance on the network infrastructure.
• Make recommendations on specific improvements in network efficiency and effectiveness using network diagrams and reports for I/O Leadership.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues with emphasis in Routing, DNS, URL-Filtering, and IPSEC VPN tunnels.
• Network security including proper configuration measures prior to devise deployment as well as retroactively on production systems in accordance with MARS-E standards.
• Prepare Network infrastructure documentation and assist with daily operations on infrastructure management.

Qualifications:

• Experience with documentation and artifacts related to any or all the following technologies would be considered desirable for this position:
• Health Information Technologies
• IT Network Infrastructure Operations/Implementations
• Palo Alto Firewalls and CISCO devices
• Extensive network wiring, configuration, and management
• Extensive experience with configuring and installing Palo Alto network firewalls and software to meet agency and industry standards.
• Detailed at analyzing network efficiency across the entire agency network
• Constantly reviewing network changes and trends in order to forecast future needs while determining and correcting complex network problems to region offices
• Ability to provide network design recommendations and solutions to network problems while determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects.
• Providing backup support with development of strategic direction of the network infrastructure for the network environment.
• Experience deploying and maintaining DNS/DHCP
• Minimum 5 to 10 years Networking experience
• Certification Education License Other
• 5+ plus years of experience within network infrastructure, server, and system administration operations.
• Certification Education License Other
• Ability to design, configure, and manage Palo Alto 3k and 5k Firewalls
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• Ability to design, configure, and manage configurations within the SolarWinds environment.
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• Knowledge of Cisco Routers/Switches
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• Deep understanding of networking protocols, and networking software/hardware
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• Knowledge of Meraki Wireless Access points
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• CCNA or CCNE Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• HIPAA, CDC, and other network infrastructure and server frameworks
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• Configuration and troubleshooting experience with F5
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• Knowledge of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Experience
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• Infoblox DNS/DHCP
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• FORESCOUT
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• VMWARE VSPHERE
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• VMWARE NSX
• Certification Education License Other Skill
• CISCO Umbrella

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)