Traffic Technology Network Architect

Serve as a Traffic Technology Network Architect to create network solutions for new traffic technology systems, perform network incident support, develop enhancements for large-scale cellular networks, review new broadband communication technologies/hardware/software, develop policies and procedures, and evaluate potential traffic network enhancements.

The worker will perform highly advanced traffic network analysis and network architecture in support of the TxDOT Traffic Technology program. Work involves leading activities associated with traffic control technology systems, planning, designing, and integrating integrated traffic control systems; designing, installing, and monitoring traffic technology network systems; monitoring and analyzing existing hardware and software in the support of traffic network; developing policies and procedures; preparing budget recommendations; and evaluating potential traffic network enhancements. Reports to the Infrastructure Traffic Supervisor. Leads projects and works closely with a diverse group of professional and technical employees.
Worker will perform these tasks: Leads the creation and delivery of network solutions as a Subject Matter Expert; Provides expert guidance to
the team on new network solutions and designs
Reviews proposed solutions to ensure the delivery of a quality product or service to the client.
Subject matter expert who acts as liaison between the project user community and IT. Work with client
managers to supply proposals and solutions that meet the client s specific needs.
Manages third-party vendor and leads, directs, and utilizes knowledge on best practices in areas
related to traffic networking, data, traffic device hardware, and traffic applications.
Evaluates traffic technologies for potential acquisition and directs the evaluation of various hardware
and software resources to identify strengths, weaknesses, and potential benefits to the agency.
Manages and establishes priorities for maintenance, design, development, and analysis of traffic network
systems.

• Supports and troubleshoots with network team on large network outages.
  Conducts and recommends changes in services, products, protocols, and standards to support
  development efforts and traffic procurements.
  Analyzes and manipulates traffic system and application data to review performance, draw unique
  insights, execute data-driven decisions, and communicate complex data in a concise manner to
  stakeholders and TxDOT management.
  Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Yrs of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

8 Years +: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with
major coursework in engineering, information systems, computer science, data
processing, or a related field
8 Years + :Project development for engineering projects/systems and/or information technology
applications/systems

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Years Skills/Experience
2 Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

4 Network equipment: Firewalls, Routers, Switches

2 Traffic Technology or Internet of Things (IoT) experience

4 Public sector experience (Federal, State, or Local Government)
4 Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to large groups