Trigyn's direct government client has an immediate need for Network Architect in Albany, NY.
Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Strategic Network Vision and Roadmap Development:
? Define and articulate the long-term vision for the organization's IT/OT network infrastructure, aligning it with transportation system goals, technological advancements, and business objectives.
? Develop and maintain a multi-year network roadmap, identifying key initiatives, technology investments, and migration strategies.
? Conduct thorough assessments of existing network infrastructure, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Architecture Design and Engineering:
? Guide the design and architecture of highly available, scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions for diverse transportation systems (e.g., traffic management, ITS, ATMS).
? Create detailed network designs, including logical and physical topologies, IP addressing schemes, routing protocols, and Quality of Service (QoS) policies.
? Design network segmentation strategies to isolate critical OT systems from IT networks, enhancing security and operational integrity.
? Architect solutions for IT/OT convergence, ensuring seamless and secure data exchange between different operational domains.
? Evaluate and select appropriate network hardware, software, and services from various vendors.
Network Security and Compliance:
? Establish and enforce robust network security policies and procedures across both IT and OT environments, adhering to industry?s best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST).
? Design and implement security controls, including firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, network access control (NAC), and encryption.
? Conduct regular security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and penetration testing of network infrastructure.
? Ensure network designs comply with relevant cybersecurity standards and contribute to overall system resilience.
? Support internal and external audits related to network security and compliance.
Performance Optimization and Reliability:
? Ensure the optimal performance, availability, and reliability of all network components and services critical to transportation operations.
? Develop and implement network monitoring strategies, utilizing tools to track performance metrics, identify anomalies, and proactively address potential issues.
? Troubleshoot complex network problems, often under pressure, to minimize downtime and impact on transportation services.
? Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrastructure.
Technology Evaluation and Innovation:
? Stay at the forefront of emerging network technologies and trends relevant to transportation, such as 5G, IoT, AI/ML for network analytics, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), and cloud networking.
? Research, evaluate, and pilot new technologies to enhance network capabilities, efficiency, and security.
? Champion innovation and drive the adoption of advanced network solutions that can improve transportation system management and operations.
Project Leadership and Collaboration:
? Guide network-related projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
? Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, OT engineers, system integrators, cybersecurity teams, business teams, and external vendors.
? Provide technical guidance, and mentorship to network engineering teams.
? Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee the implementation of vendor solutions.
Documentation and Knowledge Management:
? Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date network documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration details, operational procedures, and security policies.
? Develop and deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to relevant personnel.
Mandatory Qualifications:
? Designs and implements computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning.
? Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.
? 84 months of experience in IT and OT networking including networking protocols (routing, switching and wireless protocols); enterprise-grade network hardware (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet); network security principles and technologies; wireless networking technologies; and network monitoring and troubleshooting
? 84 months of experience in designing and managing complex IT and OT networks within the transportation sector such as adaptive traffic signal control; safety and reliability standards; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
? 72 months of experience in architecting and implementing solutions that integrate IT and OT environments addressing IT/OT Convergence challenges; and real-time data processing and management
? 72 months of experience in designing and managing specific networks needs of transportation sector technologies such as adaptive traffic signal control; safety and reliability standards; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
? 60 months of experience with IT and OT Network operational support including incident response and root cause analysis.
? 60 months of experience with Cybersecurity specific to IT/OT Convergence including implementation of layered security approaches; compliance with regulations and standards; and zero-trust architecture and implementation.
? 60 months of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (business, technical and security); and, producing both written and verbal communication articulating secure networking concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
MUST hold at least one of these:
? Bachelor?s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a closely related field
? Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Enterprise Infrastructure, Security, or Service Provider
? Vendor-specific advanced certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer - PCNSE
? Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
For Immediate Response call , or send your resume to
TRIGYN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and has been in business for 35 years. TRIGYN is an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013 (ISMS),ISO 20000:2018 and CMMI Level 5 certified company.
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- Dice Id: trinj
- Position Id: B0726-0086
- Posted 8 hours ago
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