Senior Network Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Architect in Fulton, MD.

Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Cisco Network Architect to be accountable for the direction, strategy, and implementation of the overall Enterprise (cross domain) Network Infrastructure Architecture. The Architect will design complex LAN and WAN strategies to meet a broad spectrum of business needs; coordinate the implementation, optimization, and operation of LAN/WAN systems including procurement, installation, configuration, and management; provide strategic planning, evaluations, and recommendations to users and management; and create and maintain proper record of network design and solutions.

Duties Include:
* Coordinate network strategies, participate in technology selection activities, and work with the business and IT stakeholders to ensure the long-term network infrastructure technology plan
* Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and communicate long term vision and comprehensive strategic plans for infrastructure and enterprise architecture solutions
* Serve as a hands-on technical expert for enterprise-wide network infrastructure technology
* Define principles/standards for infrastructure and/or enterprise architecture
* Lead vendor evaluation and selection of network technology solution
* Design and implement new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks
* Install, configure, and support network equipment including firewalls, routers, switches, and WAN performance and monitoring
* Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, DNS and DHCP servers, and other hardware

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field

Required Certifications:
* CCDP Design (Specialty) OR CCNP Routing & Switching (Specialty) OR CCNP Data Center (Specialty) OR CCNP Wireless (Specialty)
* Cisco DNA
* Cisco ISE
* Cisco ACI

* +10 years of providing network systems design, implementation, and support in an enterprise class environment with a complex network architecture
* Cisco routing and switching experience
* Cisco Firewalls experience
* Cisco Wireless experience
* F5 Load Balancers experience
* Infoblox (DNS & DHCP) experience
* Network Design of complex environments (legacy and SDA)
* Integration of different technologies, services and technologies

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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