Network Architect

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
USD 50.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Management
Solution Architecture
Software Development
System Integration
Computer Science
Information Technology
Systems Design
Computer Hardware
Evaluation
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
.NET
Visual Basic
C#
Java
Database
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
SQL
Microsoft Visual Studio
Business Plans
System Administration
Server Administration
IT Architecture
Leadership
Use Cases
Test Plans
Quality Assurance
Reporting
Procurement
Outsourcing
Regulatory Compliance
Change Management
Training

Job Details

Date Posted: 09/08/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 488211

Industry: Government

Job Title: Network Architect

Job Location: Topeka, KS, USA, 66601

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: Primarily working remote

Shift: Normal Business hours

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 50.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 57.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Architect, Infrastructure, Networking

Experience Desired: Direct experience in IT solution architecture, software development, system integration or similar. (10 yrs); Direct experience relative to the field of work (14 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

Experience required:
Fourteen (14) years' direct experience relative to the field of work, with at least ten (10) years of direct experience in IT solution architecture, software development, system integration or similar role.

Education required:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, a related engineering field, or equivalent work experience.

Skills required:
Proven experience in systems design and development.
Strong knowledge of hardware and software evaluation principles and practice.
Exceptional analytical, conceptual and problem-solving abilities.
Effective written and oral communications in order to establish and maintain good rapport with business and agency staff for effective and timely problem identification and resolution of problems.

Knowledge and ability to utilize the current version of the following products:
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
.Net (Visual Basic, C#), Java or other modern development languages
SQL Database
Windows Server OS, functions/commands
SQL Management Studio
SQL (language)
Visual Studio

Brief Description of Job Duties:
Maintain in-depth knowledge of agency's strategic IT and business plans. Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction and assistance to Project Managers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Developers, System Admins, Server Admins, Data Base Administrators and other Systems Architects. Document, develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of agency's existing IT architecture/infrastructure and technology portfolio. Develop, document, communicate and enforce a technology standards policy.

General Duties:
Actively engage with end users, clients or leadership to define business requirements for complex systems and infrastructure development.
Model business and systems processes based on findings through use case scenarios, work flow diagrams and data models.
Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and systems technical performance to complement QA. Report on findings and make recommendations for improvement.
Attend departmental, team and project meetings.
Review new and existing IT projects, system designs and procurement/outsourcing plans for compliance with IT standards and architectural plans.
Review change management requests from projects/work efforts and provide best practice solutions.
Keeping up on all required training for the position. Furthering education to keep up on industry and security standards.

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**


Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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