Network Architect Consultant

Sacramento, CA, US • Posted 21 hours ago • Updated 18 hours ago

Contract Independent

Contract W2

Contract Corp To Corp

On-site

CCS Global Tech

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Skills

UI
Microsoft
Tier 1
Recruiting
Partnership
Collaboration
Investment Management
High Availability
Failover
Snow Flake Schema
SimCorp
Technology Integration
Virtualization
Terraform
Provisioning
Enterprise Networks
Network Operations
Cloud Computing
F5
Intellectual Property
IP
Virtual Private Network
Wireless Networking
Cacti
SolarWinds
Access Control
Authentication
SecureCRT
Command-line Interface
Routing
Network Support
Charles River
Bloomberg
Performance Tuning
Scalability
Communication
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Project Management
Knowledge Transfer
Documentation
Status Reports
Business Process
Test Cases
Training
Network Design
Optimization
Management
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

Summary

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 CalPERS Investment Office Cloud and On-Premises Solutions

Key responsibilities include:

Network Architecture and Implementation

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. o 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.

High Availability and Resiliency:

Implement automated monitoring and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted connectivity across core infrastructure.

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.

Advanced Technology Integration:

Plan and design secure, modern networking technologies, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN), and Network Function Virtualization (NFV).
Leverage Terraform and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of network infrastructure.
Ensure IaC practices are integrated into the network architecture to improve efficiency, enable repeatable deployments, and reduce manual errors.
Align all advanced technology integrations with CalPERS' enterprise goals, ensuring enhanced network performance, scalability, and security

Deliverable 2: Enterprise Network Engineering and Advanced Technology Implementation

Network Operations and Maintenance: Perform ongoing maintenance and operations for on-premises and cloud-based network components, including:
Firewalls
F5 Load Balancers Infobl
ox IP Management
Identity Services Engine (ISE) for port security V
PN and Site-to-Site VPN tunnels
Wireless Networking
Cacti and SolarWinds for alerting and monitoring o Access Control Server (Device Authentication)
SecureCRT (CLI Solution)
Cyclades Management
Gigamon Switch Monitoring o Switching and Routing (all aspects)

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.
- Advanced Technology Design: Design and implement secure, modern networking technologies, such as SDN, SD-WAN, and NFV.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize network performance to ensure scalability, reliability, and security across all enterprise systems.

Communication: Maintain consistent communication with the contract manager and other stakeholders to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure alignment with project goals.
Work Hours: 5:00 AM 2:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday. Onsite/Hybrid Schedule

Deliverable 3: Knowledge Transfer and Documentation

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

Mandatory Skills:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Must provide copy of Degree.
5+ years' experience in designing and implementing network architectures for enterprise-scale environments.
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)
Proficiency in network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, VPN, Firewalls, Load Balancers, Routers/Switches
Valid certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDE, PCNSE, NSE9, JNCDA, JNCDS-DC

Desirable Skills: N/A

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10290999
Position Id: 2026-6869
Posted 21 hours ago

Company Info

About CCS Global Tech

Headquartered in Poway, California and eight international offices, CCS Global Tech is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and a leading provider of enterprise solutions. We provide solutions that cover the full business spectrum from application development, data warehouse software, real time data warehousing, business analysis software, and web-based application development. Our clients span the globe and benefit from our comprehensive support capabilities.

Our tools and technical expertise have repetitively proven to reduce the time and costs associated with software and custom solution development. CCS Global Tech begins each project with quality analysis and business due diligence in order to deliver quality solutions for our clients. Our team of international talent asks critical questions that illuminate the fine details of the project scope. Once we have a clear and comprehensive view of the objectives sought, we set to work to bring your vision to life.

We have a complementary matrix of skills and talents across multiple platforms that allow us to identify, target and bridge technical gaps. Regardless of the size and scope of your business application, data warehouse initiative, or enterprise-wide project, our team supports service, technical capabilities and cost effective solutions that are unmatched by our competition. We focus on delivering state-of-the-art technology, application development, warehousing and support to our clients. With the scope and flexibility to optimize development schedules and products to fit any budget requirements, CCS Global Tech is aptly positioned to not only meet unique, strategic IT objectives of diverse organization, but also complement organizational goals.

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