Must be local to VA || Network Architect

Role: Network Architect
Location: Mechanicsville, VA-Hybrid

Description:

The Agency Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking an architect to join the Agency Enterprise Architecture team. This individual will work with key members focusing on strategic planning, design, and the long-term vision, ensuring network solutions align with the organization. All computer networks need to be configured in such a way that all end users can securely and efficiently access the applications, data, and tools, this also involves implementing the network to meet rigorous security standards alongside installing and configuring hardware elements. Candidates must be able to provide documentation throughout the design and deployment process as a reference for future network enhancements or maintenance. Provide overall technology guidance, road maps, principles, standards, and best practices around networking

Responsibilities

Document comprehensive network designs that integrate multiple network technologies, such as LANs, WANs, wireless networks, and VPNs, to support the organization s business operations and communication needs.

Cloud centric network design, including multi-tenant, multi-region (intra US) deployments and multi-vendor technologies across IaaS, PaaS and SaaS tiers

Data centric network design for efficient data transfers within the agency and across agencies and with other business partners and public or otherwise external data sources

Incorporate network solutioning with our emerging Cloud FinOps practice to support cost analysis and cost modeling for networking related cost

Design and document the entire network implementation process

Monitoring network performance and taking follow-up steps to resolve latency issues and security concerns

Creating documentation throughout the design and deployment process for future reference

Develop patterns and standards for all network designs

The ability to analyze data traffic and system performance to determine future upgrades.

Work with our IT staff and thirds-party equipment and software vendors to ensure the network needs are met.

Research new technologies and solutions, and asses new technologies for adoption

Define multisite network operations and software applications.

Train, mentor, and transfer skills to the extended team.

Works on highly complex projects that require in-depth knowledge across multiple specialized architecture domains and networking layers.

Aligns architecture strategy with business goals.

Defines, explains, and advocates technology strategy.

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

Experience in technical design and architecture around network equipment and network software systems-Required 10 Years

Experience in design, build and maintain multi-tier networks-Required 6 Years

Experience in handling issues that arise with large networks, prioritize network security and compliance, understanding security protocols, firewalls,-Required 10 Years

Advanced Network Design and Architecture planning, proficiency in Network Simulation and Modeling Tools Network Security Frameworks and Best Practices-Required 6 Years

Conduct site assessment of current remote site WAN/LAN/WLAN environments, identifying network problem areas and develop hierarchical based network des-Required 6 Years

Experience with Project data and documentation tools & experience with developing network design documentations and presentations using VISIO-Required 10 Years

Designed and implemented multiple global Azure cloud solutions to support revenue generation. Worked to move key servers to cloud based services like-Required 5Years

Network Security Frameworks and Best Practices, Cloud Networking and Virtualization Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructure and Protocol-Required 10 Years

knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia IT policies, governance, and enterprise architecture standards-Desired 2 Years