Senior Network Architect

ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES WITH 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WHO RESIDE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE TO ALBANY, NY - NOT OPEN TO RELOCATION. Job Title: Senior Network Architect Task Order: HBITS-07-14336 | Agency: State of New York – Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) | Location: Hybrid – Albany, NY | Duration: 24 Months | Rate: Depends on experience Position Overview This HBITS role designs, builds, and supports large-scale, secure enterprise networks for State of New York operations. You’ll architect solutions aligned to NYS ITS technical/security standards, troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN issues, and guide field deployments. Deep experience with Cisco (IOS), routing (OSPF/BGP), VPNs (DMVPN/IPSEC), Wi-Fi platforms, and automation (Python/Ansible) is essential. Responsibilities Architect network solutions that meet business needs and NYS ITS technical/security standards. Troubleshoot and optimize LAN/WAN hardware for DOL; analyze logs, performance, and security. Coordinate vendor and agency installs/configurations; pre-configure field devices. Review existing architecture; recommend upgrades/replacements with detailed specs. Provide L3 support for enterprise environments and update inventory in agency systems. Enforce ITS security/technology policies; remotely guide technicians on installs/maintenance. Qualifications 5 years experience configuring and troubleshooting LAN Networking equipment in a complex networking environment of at least 1,000 remote endpoints that includes switches, routers/​firewalls and VPN devices. This includes troubleshooting issues using protocol analysis tools (i.e. Wireshark) and conducting in-depth analysis on network data captures. 5 years of experience in network engineering, configuring and troubleshooting DMVPN, IPSEC, OSPF, and BGP to support secure enterprise connectivity. 5 years experience with Cisco hardware and Cisco IOS software in a complex TCP/IP environment including routing, port forwarding/NAT, VPN management. 5 years experience supporting and configuring wireless network equipment from vendors such as Cisco/Meraki, Ubiquiti, Aruba. 5 years experience working with network automation tools and scripting languages, such as Python and Ansible. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. GDR considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr GD Resources