Network Architect

  • Cayce, SC
  • Posted 8 hours ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 60.00 - 67.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Information Technology
Communications Security
FOCUS
Routers
High Availability
Management
WAN
Communication
Interfaces
Network Engineering
Network Security
Change Management
Network Design
Collaboration
Documentation
Computer Networking
Routing
Switches
Routing Protocols
EIGRP
Border Gateway Protocol
QoS
Spanning Tree Protocol
DHCP
SNMP
TCP
UDP
Network
Break/Fix
Data Link Layer
Cisco Nexus
MPLS
Cisco
ISE
Wireless Communication
F5
Load Balancing
Infoblox
SolarWinds
Firewall
Fortinet
ASA
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Multicast
WLAN
Regulatory Compliance
Enterprise Networks
Cloud Computing
Security Architecture
Training

Job Details

Position: Network Architect
Location: Cayce, SC
Contract Duration:12 Months

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

Pay Range: $60 - $67 Hourly on W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.
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