Vdot Network Architect Hybrid And Remote

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hybrid schedule for this role is mostly full time remote work with quarterly in-person meetings with leaders.
 
 VDOT is seeking a Network architect to join the VDOT Enterprise Architecture team.This individual will work with key members focusing on strategic planning, design, and the long-term vision, ensuring network solution align with the organization. 
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking a Network architect to join the VDOT Enterprise Architecture team. This individual will work with key members focusing on strategic planning, design, and the long-term vision,ensuring network solution 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 integratemultiple network technologies, such as LANs, WANs, wireless networks, and VPNs,to support the organizations business operations and communication needs.
 
  Design and document the entire network implementationprocess
 
  Monitoring network performance and taking follow-up steps to resolve latency issues and security concerns
 
  Performing regular network upgrades to create greater efficiency
 
  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 performanceto 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.
 
 Required/Desired Skills 
 
 
 
Skill
 
Required /Desired
 
Amount
 
Consultant Experience
 
Consultant Last Used
 
 
 
Experience in technical design and architecture around network equipment and network software systems.
 
Required
 
7
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
Experience in handling issues that arise with large networks, prioritize network security and compliance, understanding security protocols, firewalls,
 
Required
 
7
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
Network Security Frameworks and Best Practices, Cloud Networking and Virtualization Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructure and Protocol
 
Required
 
7
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
Experience with Project data and documentation tools & experience with developing network design documentations and presentations using VISIO
 
Required
 
7
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
Experience in design, build and maintain multi-tier networks
 
Required
 
5
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
Advanced Network Design and Architecture planning, proficiency in Network Simulation and Modeling Tools
 
Required
 
5
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
Conduct site assessment of current remote site WAN/LAN/WLAN environments, identifying network problem areas and develop hierarchical based network des
 
Required
 
5
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
Designed and implemented multiple global Azure cloud solutions to support revenue generation. Worked to move key servers to cloud based services like
 
Required
 
5
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Questions 
 
 
 
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Question
 
 
 
Question1
 
Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
 
 
 
Question2
 
Please list candidate's email address.