Lead IT Network Architect

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - possible exten(s)ion)
50% Travel

Skills

Azure
PALO ALTO
Firewall
Prisma

Job Details

About this Position:

Job Title: Lead IT Network Architect

General Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Extensive experience with configuring and installing Palo Alto network firewalls and software to meet agency and industry standards.

  • Detailed at analyzing network efficiency across the entire agency network.

  • Constantly reviewing network changes and trends in order to forecast future needs while determining and correcting complex network problems to region offices.

  • Ability to provide network design recommendations and solutions to network problems while determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects.

  • Providing backup support with development of strategic direction of the network infrastructure for the network environment.

  • Experience deploying and maintaining DNS/DHCP.

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

  • Minimum 5 to 10 years Networking experience.

  • 5+ plus years of experience within network infrastructure, server, and system administration operations.

  • Ability to design, configure, and manage Palo Alto 3k and 5k Firewalls.

  • Ability to design, configure, and manage configurations within the SolarWinds environment.

  • Ability to assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational goals and situational pressures.

  • Ability to work on multiple network projects concurrently and sometimes independently.

  • Knowledge of Cisco Routers/Switches.

  • Deep understanding of networking protocols, and networking software/hardware.

  • Knowledge of Meraki Wireless Access points.

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

  • HIPAA, CDC, and other network infrastructure and server frameworks.

  • Configuration and troubleshooting experience with F5.

  • Knowledge of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Experience.

  • Infoblox DNS/DHCP.

  • FORESCOUT.

  • VMWARE VSPHERE.

  • VMWARE NSX.

  • CISCO Umbrella.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree and/or 8 years of IT networking related work experience.

  • CCNA or CCNE Certification.

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