Enterprise Network Architect

Enterprise Network ArchitectRemote Job | 2024-03-22 14:24:02Apply NowShare Job Job Code : VT004Hello,Hope you are doing good.Position: Enterprise Network ArchitectLocation: RemoteDuration: Long TermClient: State of VermontJob Description:SCOPE OF WORK The Agency of Digital Services is seeking a Contractor to provide a Network Architect to work as the primary point of contact with the State. As a part of its duties, the Contractor will attend an agreed upon number of informational and status meetings and, when appropriate, call and lead such meetings. Such meetings may include the Project Management Team, the Contract Administrator, other consultants, elected officials, and other stakeholders as designated by the State. The Contractor will work directly with the Chief Technology Officer to define, manage, and control the project scope, timeline, issue escalation and resolution processes. The Contractor will deliver written status reports on a weekly basis. Status information shall include, at a minimum: all planned tasks accomplished, planned tasks that are incomplete, or behind schedule in the previous week (with reasons given for those behind schedule); all tasks planned for the upcoming two weeks; an updated status of tasks (entered into the project plan and attached to the status report – e.g., percent completed, resources assigned to tasks, etc.); and the status of any corrective actions undertaken. The report will also contain items such as the current status of the project’s technical progress and contractual obligations; achievements to date; risk management activities; unresolved issues; requirements to resolve unresolved issues; action items; problems; installation and maintenance results; and significant changes to Contractor’s organization or method of operation, to the project management team, or to the deliverable schedule, where applicable. In addition, Contractor will create and routinely update the project plan, if any, to reflect changes in the nature and timing of project activities, all changes being subject to the State Following are the requirements for the ADS Enterprise Network Architect. Assessing business and applications requirements for corporate data and voice networksPlanning, designing, and upgrading network installation projectsEstablishing and maintaining backup, version-control, and viral defense systemsTroubleshooting network architecture and making recommendations for system findings and enhancementsMaking recommendations for leveraging network installations and reducing operational costs SkillsKnowledge of Cisco Firewall- design, implementation, configuration, and administrationKnowledge of network routing and switchingKnowledge of network troubleshootingKnowledge of network design principles and best practicesKnowledge of Visio for network diagramsKnowledge of software-defined networkingKnowledge of advanced NAT, PAT, and other advanced firewall administrationKnowledge of network security principlesKnowledge of VPN administrationKnowledge of AWS Cloud InfrastructureKnowledge of Azure Cloud InfrastructureKnowledge of DNSKnowledge of Load BalancersKnowledge of DHCP AdministrationKnowledge of Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto NGFW, IPS, IDS, Remote Connectivity, various monitoring systems, complex networking & firewall configuration, expert troubleshooting of multiple systems. Apply tot his job