Network Architect - Consultant (Hybrid)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Network Architect - Consultant (Hybrid)

Location : Columbia, SC

Duration : 12 Months

Job Description :

The candidate will provide technical expertise for ongoing development and support of the client voice and data communication networks, systems, and services infrastructure. This position will work for the Director of Network Operations and Data Center services, and with the Agency infrastructure, server, and database teams. This position will consult with Agency management, technical, and development teams to design and achieve secure, stable, and responsive systems and services, with a goal of improved system availability and performance for Agency customers, both internal and external.

Major responsibilities of this position include the following :

• Provide technical expertise for ongoing development and support of the client voice and data communication networks, systems, and services.
• Monitor and support telecommunication between the client / partner endpoints and the data center, using Cisco and Cisco / Meraki products and interfaces, with a priority on Firewall, Wireless, and ISE configurations, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Consult with and assist Agency infrastructure team and Agency partners to achieve, monitor and resolve telecommunication between endpoints.
• Understand the interactions between systems, applications, and services within the environment, and evaluate the impact of changes or additions.
• Analyze systems and perform usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements.
• Determine and communicate the implications of system-level decisions on subsystems and components and help determine how best to mitigate or take advantage of these implications.
• Determine and communicate the requirements and capabilities of components within the context of the larger system, project, and team.
• Provide an architectural framework for information system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts.
• Work closely with Agency Security, End User Support, Network Services, and Network Communications teams to design and implement security countermeasures, and to prevent and mitigate network and client vulnerabilities.
• Provide remote communications troubleshooting support with State and County IT teams (external to the client), providing technical expertise requiring a wide range of firewall knowledge and experience.
• Available to work off hours and on weekend to implement scheduled maintenance.
• Mentor less experienced peers.
• Perform tasks efficiently and work together with team to ensure project success.

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