Network Architect

Work to be Accomplished The worker will perform highly advanced traffic network analysis and network architecture in support of the 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 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