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Network Architect(Job Id 1502)
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Information
Technology
Employment Type: Employee
Post Date: 05/18/2026
Description
The City of Overland Park has a full-time Network Architect position
available in the Information Technology Department.
Summary
Installs, maintains, and monitors the operation of the organizations
local area, wide area, and metropolitan area networks (LAN/WAN/MAN),
wireless network, physical and virtual servers and security and email
services. Diagnoses and resolves complex network and system connectivity
issues. Plans for and designs network infrastructure (physical and
virtual). Evaluates vendor hardware and software solutions. Participates
in long
and short range technology planning. Recommends networking and security
policies and standards. Closely coordinates internally and maintains
contact with outside organizations in the maintenance, service,
recommendation, implementation, problem solving and /or purchase of
these
networks. Troubleshoots hardware and software problems and is typically
consulted on the organizations most difficult and complex
hardware/software problems and projects.
Responsibilities
Supports the organizations LAN/WAN/MAN including planning, installation,
maintenance, monitoring and replacement/upgrade recommendations.
Supports the organizations physical and virtual servers including
planning, installation, maintenance, monitoring and replacement/upgrade
recommendations.
Keeps up-to-date on industry trends and new technology developments.
Makes recommendations as appropriate.
Supports the organizations email services, including planning,
installation, maintenance, monitoring and replacement/upgrade
recommendations.
Supports the organizations network security services, including
planning, installation, maintenance, monitoring and replacement/upgrade
recommendations. Network security services include firewalls, NAC,
anti-virus, VPN, web-filtering, mobile device management, endpoint
encryption, and anti-spam applications.
Keeps up-to-date on security threats and trends. Makes recommendations
for compliance and threat mitigation.
Diagnoses and resolves complex network and system connectivity issues.
Responds to emergency situations as needed for the purpose of
resolving immediate concerns.
Designs network infrastructure (physical and virtual) for the purpose of
providing highly reliable and cost effective networking and connectivity
systems.
Develops project plans, time and cost estimates, implementation
schedules, and project timelines.
Reviews, evaluates and recommends disaster recovery strategies.
Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation for all supported
systems.
Evaluates vendor products in hardware, software, and telecommunications
equipment.
Assist in preparation of proposals and solution presentations.
Participates in long and short range technology planning. Recommends
purchases consistent with the organization\'s short- and long-term
objectives.
Recommends networking and security policies and standards to ensure
efficient use of Organizational resources and adherence to good security
practices.
Closely coordinates internally and maintains contact with outside
organizations in the maintenance, service, recommendation,
implementation,
problem solving and/or purchase of networks and connectivity.
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems and is typically consulted
on the organization\'s most difficult and complex hardware/software
problems and projects.
Attends classes, seminars, conferences, user groups and reviews
professional literature to enhance knowledge of trends and developments
related to local area network systems.
Supports t echnology at Council and Committee meetings as needed. Answers
Help Desk phones calls and participates in on-call rotation as
required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially
during
regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with peers,
subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or
organization
with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
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The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of
performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and
work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled
work breaks, w
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13575706
Network Architect(Job Id 1502)
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Information
Technology
Employment Type: Employee
Post Date: 05/18/2026
Description
The City of Overland Park has a full-time Network Architect position
available in the Information Technology Department.
Summary
Installs, maintains, and monitors the operation of the organizations
local area, wide area, and metropolitan area networks (LAN/WAN/MAN),
wireless network, physical and virtual servers and security and email
services. Diagnoses and resolves complex network and system connectivity
issues. Plans for and designs network infrastructure (physical and
virtual). Evaluates vendor hardware and software solutions. Participates
in long
and short range technology planning. Recommends networking and security
policies and standards. Closely coordinates internally and maintains
contact with outside organizations in the maintenance, service,
recommendation, implementation, problem solving and /or purchase of
these
networks. Troubleshoots hardware and software problems and is typically
consulted on the organizations most difficult and complex
hardware/software problems and projects.
Responsibilities
Supports the organizations LAN/WAN/MAN including planning, installation,
maintenance, monitoring and replacement/upgrade recommendations.
Supports the organizations physical and virtual servers including
planning, installation, maintenance, monitoring and replacement/upgrade
recommendations.
Keeps up-to-date on industry trends and new technology developments.
Makes recommendations as appropriate.
Supports the organizations email services, including planning,
installation, maintenance, monitoring and replacement/upgrade
recommendations.
Supports the organizations network security services, including
planning, installation, maintenance, monitoring and replacement/upgrade
recommendations. Network security services include firewalls, NAC,
anti-virus, VPN, web-filtering, mobile device management, endpoint
encryption, and anti-spam applications.
Keeps up-to-date on security threats and trends. Makes recommendations
for compliance and threat mitigation.
Diagnoses and resolves complex network and system connectivity issues.
Responds to emergency situations as needed for the purpose of
resolving immediate concerns.
Designs network infrastructure (physical and virtual) for the purpose of
providing highly reliable and cost effective networking and connectivity
systems.
Develops project plans, time and cost estimates, implementation
schedules, and project timelines.
Reviews, evaluates and recommends disaster recovery strategies.
Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation for all supported
systems.
Evaluates vendor products in hardware, software, and telecommunications
equipment.
Assist in preparation of proposals and solution presentations.
Participates in long and short range technology planning. Recommends
purchases consistent with the organization\'s short- and long-term
objectives.
Recommends networking and security policies and standards to ensure
efficient use of Organizational resources and adherence to good security
practices.
Closely coordinates internally and maintains contact with outside
organizations in the maintenance, service, recommendation,
implementation,
problem solving and/or purchase of networks and connectivity.
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems and is typically consulted
on the organization\'s most difficult and complex hardware/software
problems and projects.
Attends classes, seminars, conferences, user groups and reviews
professional literature to enhance knowledge of trends and developments
related to local area network systems.
Supports t echnology at Council and Committee meetings as needed. Answers
Help Desk phones calls and participates in on-call rotation as
required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially
during
regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with peers,
subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or
organization
with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
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The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of
performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and
work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled
work breaks, w