Network Architect 4

Deadline to submit: By 4 pm EST on Tues 6/16

Days on site required: 3 /week
ABOUT THE ROLE

Scope of work: Plan, design, and configure LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks. Ensure network architecture meets organizational security and performance requirements. Monitor network performance using tools and dashboards. Maintain network documentation (topology diagrams, IP address schemes, configurations). Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues. Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for escalated network problems. Collaborate with helpdesk and system administrators for cross-functional issues. Analyze network traffic and usage trends.

Recommend upgrades or changes to improve performance and scalability. Plan for future growth and emerging technologies. Develop and maintain network disaster recovery plans. Ensure redundancy and failover mechanisms are in place. Maintain accurate records of network configurations and changes. Prepare reports on network health, incidents, and performance metrics.

Skills
Skill Required Required Experience Candidate Experience Last Used Plan, design, and configure LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks Required 7 Years Years Ensure network architecture meets organizational security and performance requirements Required 7 Years Years Maintain network documentation Required 7 Years Years Analyze network traffic and usage trends. Required 7 Years Years Cloud (AWS, Azure) Required 5 Years Years Prepare reports on network health, incidents, and performance metrics. Required 7 Years Years Server Infrastructure Highly desired 5 Years Years Questions Questions Answers Question 1 Commonwealth of 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? Question 2 Please list candidate's email address. Question 3 In what CITY and STATE does your candidate currently reside? Have you (vendor) taken the necessary steps to verify this residency? NO NEED to upload DL or any other perosnal info - just simply confirm you checked their current residence. If not in Richmond, please put where they current reside. Question 4 Role requires 3 days ON SITE each week. If selected does your candidate agree to this arrangement? Pls make sure your candidate is aware: Parking is NOT provided for contractors.