VDOT Infrastructure Solutions Architect 4

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

Hybrid Schedule : 3 days x week in office.

Complete Description

Job Title : Infrastructure Solutions Architect Networking (Azure Networking Expertise)

Hybrid Schedule : 3 days x week in office

Location : Richmond Virginia

Type : FullTime Contracting position duration 1 year

Department : IT / Infrastructure AV and Networking

Reports to : IT Portfolio Manager Networking and Audiovisuals

Relies on

collaboration with crossfunctional teams to deliver advanced network solutions optimize performance and contribute to cloud migration strategies particularly in Microsoft Azure.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Solutions Architect Networking with strong expertise in Azure networking to design implement and manage our enterprise network infrastructure.

You will play a critical role in ensuring high availability scalability and security of both onpremises and cloudbased network systems.

This role involves collaboration with crossfunctional teams to deliver advanced network solutions optimize performance and contribute to cloud migration strategies particularly in Microsoft Azure.

The Infrastructure Solutions Architect Networking contributes to the overall technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities :

Network Architecture & Design : Design implement and maintain enterprise network solutions (LAN WAN VPN firewalls) with a special focus on Azure networking services such as Virtual Networks (VNet) Azure Firewall Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Azure ExpressRoute.

Cloud Integration : Work closely with cloud teams to integrate onpremises network infrastructure with Azurebased environments ensuring smooth connectivity security and optimal performance.

Azure Networking : Manage and optimize Azure networking components including VNet peering traffic management load balancing and hybrid networking (ExpressRoute VPN Gateway).

Network Troubleshooting : Diagnose and resolve network issues in both cloud and onprem environments ensuring minimal downtime and performance degradation.

Network Security : Implement best practices for network security in hybrid environments including firewalls VPNs security groups and intrusion detection / prevention systems.

Automation & Monitoring : Automate network configuration and monitoring using tools like Azure Network Watcher Azure Automation and PowerShell scripting.

Implement proactive monitoring systems to identify potential issues before they affect operations.

Performance Optimization : Monitor and optimize network performance identifying opportunities for improvement in both cloud and onpremises environments.

Documentation : Maintain detailed and uptodate documentation of network configurations procedures and troubleshooting guides.

Mentorship : Provide guidance and mentorship to peers and help drive continuous improvement in network operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Experience : 5 years in network engineering with at least 2 years of handson experience with Azure networking services.

Education : Bachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Certifications : Azure certifications (such as Azure Network Engineer Associate) and / or relevant Cisco certifications (e.

g. CCNA CCNP) are highly desirable.

Cloud Networking : Strong understanding of Azure networking components (VNet NSG Azure Load Balancer Azure Traffic Manager ExpressRoute VPN Gateway).

Traditional Networking : Expertise in configuring and managing enterprisegrade network equipment (e.g. Cisco Juniper Palo Alto etc.

including firewalls routers switches and VPNs.

Security : Solid understanding of network security principles and experience with firewalls IDS / IPS and VPN technologies in both cloud and traditional networks.

Automation : Proficiency in network automation and scripting (PowerShell Python or similar) ARM templates Terraform or other scripting tools is a plus

Monitoring Tools : Familiarity with monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Azure Network Watcher SolarWinds Wireshark or equivalent.

Soft Skills : Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills attention to detail excellent communication and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills :

Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integrating Azure with other cloud providers (AWS GCP).

Familiarity with Kubernetes networking and containerized environments.

Experience with SDWAN technologies.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Network engineering and architecture

Required

Years

Handson experience with Azure networking services

Required

Years

Network Automation

Required

Years

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