Sr. Network Architect

Duration: 6 Contract to hire
Location: 675 Texas St, Fairfield, CA - 94533 (Hybrid: The role will initially require 3 4 days onsite. Once acclimated, the schedule may transition to 2 days onsite (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and 3 days remote.

Position Requirements: Education: Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Information Technology or related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of information technology systems and/or application development and support experience including two (2) years of project lead or supervisory responsibility.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Driver s License, Class C.
Some positions in this class will require technical certifications demonstrating expertise in specific bodies of knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:
Cisco certifications are a huge plus, especially experience with Cisco technologies
CCNP Nice to have
CCIE Nice to have

Cisco Technology Expertise:
Proven expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting a wide range of Cisco networking equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions.
Advanced proficiency in working with the latest Cisco technologies, such as Cisco ACI, DNA Center, SD-WAN, and intent-based networking solutions.
Routing experience in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, QOS, STP/RSTP/MSTP
In-depth understanding of core Routing and Switching TCP IPv4 & IPv6 protocols, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, VLAN, VPN, MPLS, etc.
Configure and maintain Cisco Firepower rule sets for security management.

Network Design and Optimization:
Demonstrated ability to design and implement network architectures that align with County objectives, emphasizing efficiency, reliability, and security.
Proven experience in optimizing network performance, minimizing downtime, and ensuring seamless connectivity.
Have experience designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and managing various networks, topologies, firewalls, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Cisco hardware and security mechanisms.

Security and Compliance:
In-depth knowledge of Cisco security solutions and protocols, including experience in implementing and maintaining robust security measures to safeguard against cyber threats.
Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements, ensuring network security and data integrity.
Be able to maintain the security and accessibility of the network.

Troubleshooting and Incident Response:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of effectively diagnosing and resolving complex network, communication, and hardware issues.
Experience in developing and implementing incident response plans to minimize the impact of network disruptions.
Have strong multitasking skills to analyze, plan, coordinate, implement, support, and administer the county-wide network that includes Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), local area networks, wide area networks, wireless networks (Wi-Fi), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
Understanding of the OSI model.
Familiarity with ITIL v3 standards, procedures, policies.

Team Collaboration and Leadership:
Strong leadership skills with an ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and mentorship.
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and make decisions based on technical confidence within mobility and core technology.
Effective communication abilities, ensuring clear and concise documentation of network configurations and changes.
Capability to understand County department requirements and provide tailored network solutions.
Project management skills, enabling the successful completion of multiple projects within specified deadlines.
Proficiency in managing external vendor services and implementation initiatives.
Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining network documentation, along with establishing appropriate procedures.
Positive demeanor for effective communication and interaction with others.
Ability to analyze and facilitate the acquisition, installation, and application of vendor-supplied software and hardware products.
Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work.