What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Architect position at Ventures Unlimited Inc?
W2 Contract role | Network Architect | Hybrid | Richmond, VA
Role: Enterprise Architect 4 - Network Architect
Location: Richmond, VA
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.