Network Architect

We have an amazing direct hire opportunity for a Network Architect in San Antonio, TX.

Assists in the development of the information system vision and strategy of the organization; assists in the development, implementation, communication, and promotion of strategic and tactical plans Researches and participates in beta testing of new systems and technologies in order to better evaluate their suitability to the environment Evaluates proposed system acquisitions and provides critical input to the decision-making process relative to compatibility, cost, resource requirements, operations, and maintenance; develops plans and recommendations to improve the performance and efficiency of assigned systems; addresses all aspects of assigned systems, including hardware, software, outside services, etc.; considers cost-effectiveness, budget, and other resource issues in addition to technical issues; develops and implements standards and procedures for multiple areas of technology Participates in development of standards, design and implementation of proactive processes to collect and report data and statistics on assigned systems; performs research and testing to verify impact and advisability of system installations; assists in development vendor support relationships Maintains in-depth knowledge and current certification in various areas of information technology Responsible for infrastructure design, performance modeling and capacity planning. Independently provides guidance and leadership on architecture design initiatives. Demonstrates ability to lead team through complex system design and implementation initiatives. Ensures architectures are flexible and support the business needs by maintaining an understanding of business strategies and infrastructure capabilities. Works with various technical resources across the team to facilitate the development of technical standards. Possesses communication skills and ability to develop and present solutions to all levels of management, including executive levels. Participates in requirements gathering, discovery, and interfacing with technical and business teams - establishing credibility in terms of experience, presentation and leadership of solutions development. Evaluates proposed new systems, system changes and additions, provides oversight into the decision process. Quickly and decisively acts in fast changing, unpredictable situations, shows tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations, is exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities, proactively plans projects and tasks within application. Applies advanced level understanding of assigned clinical/business operations, processes, and workflows. Discusses, and identifies dependencies with project team members and stakeholders. Maintains collaborative customer relationships; Ensures the needs of the customer are fully represented in all updates. Reviews and provides feedback on documentation written by others. Articulates issues and complex concepts in appropriate manner based on the audience. Possesses the skill to develop strong and positive relationships with management at all levels. Demonstrates an advanced level of business strategies understanding, applies expertise to help meet customer goals and outcomes. Tackles new problems using experimentation, including successes and failure experiences. Creative problem solving beyond standard recommendations and practice.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.

Minimum Four (4) years of experience in large corporate systems environments working with complex IT systems.

Minimum Four (4) years of hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering, software development, system administration, system architecture, application architecture or data system architecture.

Minimum Four (4) years of hands-on experience with system or application performance modeling and tuning.

TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) certification is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.