Network Architect

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

UI
Microsoft
Tier 1
Cloud Computing
Recruiting
Training
Partnership
Communication
Project Scoping
IT Infrastructure
Leadership
Routing
IPsec
Virtual Private Network
Network Security
Medicaid
Network Administration
Documentation
Information Technology
Electrical Wiring
Forecasting
Backup
Strategic Management
Technical Direction
System Administration
Palo Alto
Firewall
Management
SolarWinds
Network
Routers
Switches
Computer Hardware
Meraki
Wireless Communication
Cisco Certifications
Computer Networking
HIPAA
Change Data Capture
Network Design
F5
System Center
Configuration Management
Microsoft SCCM
Infoblox
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
DHCP
VMware vSphere
VMware
Cisco
Oracle Linux

Job Details

CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States.
we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.
We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.
If you are a partner company, please submit resumes with contact information of your own W2 Consultants only. Submitted consultants are expected to have excellent communication skills.

Project Scope:

SCDHHS is seeking an expert Lead IT Network Architect-Consultant to work directly with the IT Infrastructure and Operations networking team, I/O project manager, and project stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure the successful completion and ongoing maturation of IT network and server related projects. This is a broad position that will work with all aspects of the systems and network area.

Roles/Responsibilities:

  • Configure and install network hardware and software to meet agency and industry standards.
  • Analyze network efficiency by conducting network tests and running diagnostics to forecast performance thresholds.
  • Monitors and reports on network traffic, usage, and performance
  • Reviews network changes and trends to forecast future needs while determining and correcting complex network problems. Review configurations on existing network infrastructure as well as make changes as needed.
  • Provide network design recommendations and solutions to network problems while determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects.
  • Assist in the development of strategic direction of the network infrastructure for both the current environment and potential future environment.
  • Travel to different SCDHHS offices throughout the state to provide network configuration, implementation, and maintenance on the SCDHHS network infrastructure.
  • Make recommendations on specific improvements in network efficiency and effectiveness using network diagrams and reports for I/O Leadership.
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity issues with emphasis in Routing, DNS, URL-Filtering, and IPSEC VPN tunnels.
  • Network security including proper configuration measures prior to devise deployment as well as retroactively on production systems in accordance with MARS-E standards.
  • Prepare Network infrastructure documentation and assist with daily operations on infrastructure management.

Program Experience:

Current experience with Medicaid, Social Services, or similar public benefit programs is strongly desired and will be given the highest weight. Experience should include well documented success with IT Networking configuration/implementation and network management.

Technical Knowledge:

Experience with documentation and artifacts related to any or all the following technologies would be considered desirable for this position:

  • Health Information Technologies
  • IT Network Infrastructure Operations/Implementations
  • Palo Alto Firewalls and CISCO devices
  • Extensive network wiring, configuration, and management

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

Mandatory Skills:

  1. Minimum 5 to 10 years Networking experience
  2. 5+ plus years of experience within network infrastructure, server, and system administration operations.
  3. Ability to design, configure, and manage Palo Alto 3k and 5k Firewalls.
  4. Ability to design, configure, and manage configurations within the SolarWinds environment.
  5. Ability to assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational goals and situational pressures.
  6. Ability to work on multiple network projects concurrently and sometimes independently.
  7. Knowledge of Cisco Routers/Switches
  8. Deep understanding of networking protocols, and networking software/hardware
  9. Knowledge of Meraki Wireless Access points
  10. CCNA or CCNE Certification.
  11. Bachelor's degree and/or 8 years of IT networking related work experience

Desirable Skills:

  1. HIPAA, CDC, and other network infrastructure and server frameworks
  2. Configuration and troubleshooting experience with F5
  3. Knowledge of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Experience
  4. Infoblox DNS/DHCP
  5. FORESCOUT
  6. VMWARE VSPHERE
  7. VMWARE NSX
  8. CISCO Umbrella
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