Lead Systems Analyst - Networks

Position: Lead Systems Analyst - Networks
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Work Model: Onsite / Hybrid
Contract Duration: Initial 3 Years
Renewal Options: Two (2) Additional 1-Year Extensions
Maximum Contract Term: 5 Years


Client is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Analyst - Networks to plan, design, analyze, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure supporting City departments and mission-critical business operations.


The selected consultant will be responsible for network architecture, systems analysis, infrastructure planning, technology evaluations, network performance optimization, capacity planning, and technical leadership for enterprise networking initiatives. This role requires strong analytical and technical expertise in designing and supporting complex data communications networks, ensuring high availability, security, reliability, and scalability across interconnected environments.


The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with enterprise networking technologies, network architecture, infrastructure modernization, systems integration, and strategic planning. The consultant will work closely with infrastructure teams, cybersecurity teams, application teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to support current operations and future technology initiatives.


Experience
• 7+ years of Network Engineering, Network Architecture, or Network Systems Analysis experience.
• Experience planning, designing, and supporting enterprise network environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Experience evaluating and recommending network technologies and infrastructure solutions.
• Experience performing network capacity planning and performance optimization.
• Experience supporting network security and secure communications.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues and outages.
• Experience supporting network infrastructure upgrades and modernization initiatives.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and network equipment procurement.
• Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise environments.
• Experience leading network projects and technical teams.


Skills
• Strong network architecture and design expertise.
• Strong systems analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking concepts.
• Strong understanding of routing and switching technologies.
• Experience with network performance monitoring and optimization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong vendor management and technical evaluation skills.
• Ability to create technical documentation and network diagrams.
• Ability to manage multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.


Preferred Qualifications
• Government or Public Sector experience.
• Experience supporting Cisco networking environments.
• Experience with network security technologies.
• Experience supporting cloud networking environments.
• Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
• Experience with network monitoring and management platforms.
• Experience supporting data center infrastructure.
• Experience supporting VoIP and unified communications technologies.
• Industry certifications such as:

• CCNA
• CCNP
• CCIE
• Network+
• CISSP (preferred)