Job Title: IT Network Architect (Onsite) Location: Virginia Beach, VA Duration: 12+ Months Job Type: Corp-Corp / 1099 / Contract W2 Rate: $80/hr. on C2C Interview Type: Webcam & InPerson Client: State of Virginia Note: Only Local Candidates are Considered for this position Job Description: The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for researching, planning and installing Enterprise Solutions that could comprise of networking or software technologies and supporting life safety systems that directly impact the public.
Team is looking for a solid mid-level team member who brings 6-10 years of hands-on networking experience. The best candidate will be someone who is looking for long term professional growth opportunities, possesses a 4 year degree in a computer science or other technology discipline, and/or industry certifications. At a minimum, a 4 year degree in any discipline is strongly desired.
Requires experience, creativity and multi-tasking to independently and collaboratively achieve department service and support objectives for the Transportation Operations Center. Individual is able to work without assistance; are able to manage medium complexity work efforts; has some industry experience; can provide limited leadership to others.
The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for researching, planning and installing Enterprise Solutions that could comprised of networking or software technologies and supporting life safety systems that directly impact the public. Assesses existing network, software, and current solutions and makes recommendations based on product specifications and best cybersecurity practices. Configures equipment and software to meet business needs, trains others on the solution, and documents the solution for ongoing support. Functions as part of a team on larger projects, or individually provides the services on support visits or smaller projects. Provides technical support and assists with the design of Infrastructure solutions. Requires experience in the technical services and support field as well as experience in systems and network administration (DHCP, DNS, routers, firewall, etc.)
Responds to Tier 1 and 2 network and software support requests.
Communicates effectively with teammates and customers of varying levels of technical expertise.
Responds to all break/fix requests associated with network resources.
Designs extensions of and connections to the campus network.
Assists with configuration and deployment of new/replacement network hardware and communications infrastructure.
Maintains up-to-date project and architecture documentation.
Maintains up-to-date inventory and maintenance records.
Monitors network resources for faults and traffic anomalies.
Resolves connection issues between users and resources.
Maintains detailed change history of network changes.
Supports ITS Field Maintenance with communications' implementation and troubleshooting.
Supports team efforts to improve cybersecurity controls and defenses.
Supports team efforts for threat hunting and mitigation.
Manages time and resource constraints.
Experience Expected/Required General Information Technology - Required - 10 Years
Cisco Routing and Switching - Required - 5 Years
VLAN Management - Required - 5 Years
Network Design - Required - 2 Years
Subnetting - Required - 5 - Years
Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc) - Required - 4 Years
Authentication (Radius, TACACS, etc) - Required - 2 Years
Firewall Administration - Required - 5 Years
VPN & Remote Access Technologies - Required - 2 Years
Network Security - Highly desired - 2 Years
DNS/DHCP - Nice to have - 2 Years
Network Monitoring - Nice to have - 2 Years
Network Cable Management - Nice to have 2 Year
FMC/Firepower - Nice to have - 2 Years
Solutions Design build - Nice to have - 3 Year
Integration Troubleshooting - Must have 2 Years
Cybersecurity - Highly desired - 2 Years
Software Integration's - Nice to have - 2 years
Skill Matrix Skill
Required /Desired
Amount
of Experience
General Information Technology
Required
10
Years
Cisco Routing and Switching
Required
5
Years
VLAN Management
Required
5
Years
Network Design
Required
2
Years
Subnetting
Required
5
Years
Routing Protocols
Required
4
Years
Authentication
Required
2
Years
VPN & Remote Access Technologies
Required
2
Years
Network Security
Highly desired
2
Years
DNS/DHCP
Nice to have
2
Years
Network Monitoring
Nice to have
2
Years
Network Cable Management
Nice to have
2
Years
Firepowe
Nice to have
2
Years
Solutions Design build
Nice to have
2
Years
Integration Troubleshooting
Nice to have
2
Years
Cybersecurity
Highly desired
2
Years
Software Integrations
Nice to have
2
Years
Recruiter Details: Recruiter Name: Lokesh at gsksolutions dot com
Contact Number: Eight three two- Nine nine zero - Two four two six
About GSK Solutions Inc: GSK Solutions Inc is a leading information technology (IT) Services Company that specializes in providing complete consulting solutions and staff augmentation to its clients. We provide on-time, on-budget, and quality service to our clients and consistently meet their expectations. We are known for our superior execution on a sustained basis.
GSK has been in the business of providing both commercial and custom product development services, including, Information Security, Software Development, Consulting and IT Audit. GSK implements highly critical and time-sensitive projects for their Fortune 500 clients located across the country.
