Overview
On Site
$60 - $68
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
cisco
packet decoding technology
Networking
Job Details
- Job Title: Network Architect
Length of assignment: 1 year
Cayce, SC
Any required certifications? Recent Cisco Certifications
Quick description of the role or project story (What this role will be doing):
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The client's Information Technology department seeks a Network Architect to support the enterprise with network devices, network architecture, and network communications security. Primary focus is Data Center networking, Enterprise WAN and Cloud connectivity efforts.
Support enterprise managed network device configurations (e.g. network switches and routers) and architectures in a high availability environment and support associated network communications, implementations and modifications.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for networking issues and manage, configure, install, troubleshoot, and provide oversight for network devices and network services associated with Data Center Networks, WAN connectivity, Cloud connectivity networks, and associated communication interfaces.
Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including replacement, service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
Architect and implement network designs across the enterprise.
Provide network engineering expertise in the disciplines of core routing, core switching, network security, network diagnostics, and load balancing.
Monitor regulatory requirements, industry trends, and potential impacts to enterprise networks.
Monitor system performance, connectivity, and resource utilization.
Provide change management review and approvals. Follow change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
Collaborate with client's staff members to broaden network knowledge and technical expertise across the team.
Ensure system drawings and documentation are revised as needed.
10+ years of networking experience
Strong engineering and operational skills in Enterprise routing and switching environments
Deep understanding of network routing protocols: EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, QOS, STP, DHCP, SNMP, TCP, UDP
Must have experience with network break/fix of layer 2 and 3 environments
Cisco Nexus platform experience
Cisco SDWAN, MPLS, Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, Wireless
F5 load balancing, Infoblox, SolarWinds (NPM, NCM), Firewalls (PA, Fortinet, ASA)
Cloud-based connectivity (AWS, Azure)
RoIP, Multicast, Voice over WLAN,
What are the top (at least 3 if possible) must have skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?
Experience with packet decoding technology
Experience working in environment subject to regulatory compliance
Experience with supporting an enterprise network at a Utility company
What are the top nice to have skill sets?
Cloud Computing & Infrastructure
Security Architecture
What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
Effective communication
Decision-making skills
Are there any specific companies/industries or ideal background you d like to see in the candidate s experience? Previous utility experience
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