Overview:
Our client is a rapid response, IT transformation services firm specializing in complex project management and integration services for the evolving enterprise, seeks an accomplished Network Architect.
*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***
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*** Location: Sacramento, CA
*** Duration: 12 months contract w/ possibility of extension
Notes:
- Hybrid role (hybrid days TBD).
- Work Hours: 5:00 AM 2:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
- Required submission items: Candidate resume and copy of highest degree completed.
- Candidate uses own equipment/tools (laptops, etc.).
Project Scope:
- The team requires additional resources for their existing and newly proposed solutions, all requiring advanced network expertise and resources to consistency support the maintenance/support and critical incident response during extended business hours.
- The candidate will undertake duties and responsibilities consistent with a senior technology specialist in the support of existing network technologies and the architecture/design/ support of existing and new cloud solutions.
Roles / Responsibilities:
- Deliverable 1: Network Architecture for Office Cloud and On-Premises Solutions.
- The Network Architect Consultant will design and implement modern, sustainable networking technologies to support initiatives and enterprise-wide infrastructure.
- Network Architecture and Implementation.
- Develop advanced network solutions to meet the needs of cloud platforms, including Snowflake and SimCorp, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the network infrastructure supports the unique requirements of data platforms like Snowflake, investment management systems like SimCorp, and other partner products.
- High Availability and Resiliency.
- Implement automated monitoring and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted connectivity across core infrastructure.
- Design solutions for seamless transitions to alternate connectivity paths during failures, prioritizing critical applications and other partner products.
- Advanced Technology Integration.
- Plan and design secure, modern networking technologies, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN), and Network Function Virtualization (NFV).
- Leverage Terraform and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of network infrastructure.
- Ensure IaC practices are integrated into the network architecture to improve efficiency, enable repeatable deployments, and reduce manual errors.
- Align all advanced technology integrations with enterprise goals, ensuring enhanced network performance, scalability, and security.
- This deliverable ensures network infrastructure is scalable, secure, and optimized to support critical business functions, including seamless operation of Snowflake, SimCorp, BlackRock Aladdin, and other partner platforms.
- Deliverable 2: Enterprise Network Engineering and Advanced Technology Implementation.
- The Network Architect Consultant will provide Level II/III support for managing enterprise data networks and contribute to the design and implementation of advanced networking technologies. Network Operations and Maintenance: Perform ongoing maintenance and operations for on-premises and cloud-based network components, including Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers Infobl, ox IP Management, Identity Services Engine (ISE) for port security V, PN and Site-to-Site VPN tunnels, Wireless Networking, Cacti and SolarWinds for alerting and monitoring o Access Control Server (Device Authentication), SecureCRT (CLI Solution), Cyclades Management, Gigamon Switch Monitoring o Switching and Routing (all aspects),
- Support for Partner Products: Provide network support for partner platforms, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal performance across all systems.
- Advanced Technology Design: Design and implement secure, modern networking technologies, such as SDN, SD-WAN, and NFV.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize network performance to ensure scalability, reliability, and security across all enterprise systems.
- Communication: Maintain consistent communication with the contract manager and other stakeholders to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure alignment with project goals.
- This deliverable ensures network infrastructure is equipped with cutting-edge technologies and operational excellence to support current and future business needs, including integration with all platforms.
- Deliverable 3: Knowledge Transfer and Documentation.
- The Network Architect Consultant will deliver a comprehensive knowledge transfer program to ensure staff can independently manage and enhance the network infrastructure.
- Knowledge Transfer Sessions: Conduct regular meetings to review work products, cross-train team members, and provide job shadowing opportunities.
- Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed documentation for all work products and deliverables, including Project status reports, Business processes, Triage incident reports with resolutions, Meeting minutes, Test cases and outcomes, Training Program.
- Provide hands-on workshops and Q&A sessions to train staff on Network architecture best practices, Advanced troubleshooting techniques, Performance and cost optimization strategies, Platform management tools and processes.
- The candidate will ensure all knowledge transfer activities are completed by the end of the contract, with all documentation stored in a shared repository accessible to staff.
Mandatory Skills:
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Must provide copy of Degree.
- 5+ years experience in designing and implementing network architectures for enterprise-scale environments.
- 5+ years of proven experience in Software Defined Networking (SDN), Software Defined Access (SDA), Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), Cisco Identity Engine (ISE).
- Proficiency in network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, VPN, Firewalls, Load Balancers, Routers/Switches.
- Valid certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDE, PCNSE, NSE9, JNCDA, JNCDS-DC.
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I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.
Satwinder Sat Singh
Lead Technical Recruiter
Company Overview:
Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally, as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients businesses forward.
Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.
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