Network Architect
Contract W2
Contract Independent
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Kaizen Soft Solutions, LLC
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Job Details
Skills
- Analytical Skill
- Border Gateway Protocol
- CSIRT
- Change Management
- Cisco
- Cisco Certifications
- Communication
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Networking
- Conflict Resolution
- Documentation
- Enterprise Networks
- F5
- Firewall
- Incident Management
- Leadership
- Management
- Network
- Network Design
- Nexus
- OSPF
- PASS
- Palo Alto
- Problem Solving
- Recovery
- Regulatory Compliance
- Routers
- Routing Protocols
- Service Desk
- SonicWall
- Switches
- System Security
Summary
Position: Network Architect
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Need Locals)
Duration: 6 months
Experience: 15 years
Visa: USC
Visa: USC
Job Responsibilities:
Network Architecture & Design
- 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
Network Engineering & Operations
- 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
Security & Compliance
- Maintain system security, confidentiality, and availability
- Participate in:
- Incident response (CSIRT)
- Continuity of Operations (COOP)
- Ensure compliance with agency policies and regulations
Project Leadership & Support
- Lead enterprise-level network projects
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on complex initiatives
- Mentor junior technical staff
- Provide second-level technical support
Operational & Administrative Duties
- 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
Work Conditions
- On-call and after-hours support required
- Emergency response participation required
- Work is primarily remote with occasional onsite requirements
Required Qualifications (MANDATORY)
Candidates must meet ALL of the following:
Technical Skills
- 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
Core Competencies
- 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
Communication
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications (HIGHLY DESIRABLE)
- 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)
Education Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following:
- 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
Experience Requirements
Minimum Experience
- 5–10+ years of experience in:
- Network architecture
- Enterprise networking environments
Required Experience Areas
- Large-scale enterprise network environments
- Data center networking
- Firewall management and migration
- Routing (OSPF/BGP)
Preferred Experience
- Government or multi-agency environments
- High-availability / Tier III data centers
- Disaster recovery and continuity planning
Additional Requirements
Compliance & Eligibility
- Must meet U.S. employment eligibility (I-9)
- Must pass:
- CJIS background check
- Level 2 background screening
Submission Requirements (for candidate validation)
- Resume aligned to KSAs
- Skills matrix (years, last used, context)
- 3 professional references
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- Dice Id: 91135200
- Position Id: 8916414
- Posted 1 day ago
Company Info
Kaizen Soft Solutions is a growing software solutions provider based out of Tampa, Florida, in the United States. We focus on delivering high value to clients through integrated, reliable, responsive, and cost-effective solutions. We have been a trusted partner to several small, medium, and large companies, enabling them to overcome critical business challenges.
We have profound experience and expertise in providing solutions for complex IT implementation projects and integrating emerging technologies in a dynamic environment.
Our cutting-edge solutions make us a seamless extension of our clients. With our dynamic, scalable, resilient, and responsive offerings, we ensure rapid growth and high value for our clients.
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