Job Description
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Network Architect to design, implement, and oversee the network and platform infrastructure supporting the modernization of the end customer's Client Management System. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network architecture, cloud integration, and security, with the ability to support phased modernization while ensuring legacy system compatibility and continuous operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and architect network and platform infrastructure to support the modernization of the Client Management System.
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Ensure seamless integration of new network components with the existing Azure commercial infrastructure.
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Develop strategies to maintain backwards compatibility between legacy and modernized systems throughout phased deployment.
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Implement best practices in network security, compliance, and governance, aligned with federal IT standards.
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Oversee interconnections between systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and secure data transfer.
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Collaborate with system architects, software engineers, and program managers to align network design with application and data requirements.
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Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, providing expert technical support during development and production operations.
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Document network architecture, policies, and procedures to ensure maintainability and knowledge transfer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field (from an accredited institution).
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Network Architect on complex IT modernization or system integration projects.
- Proven expertise in designing and managing secure, scalable networks in hybrid or cloud environments.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure networking services, cloud interconnects, and hybrid infrastructure.
- Experience with network security protocols, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with federal IT compliance and governance frameworks.
- Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
Benefits
(Our client's industry-leading benefits package contributes to approximately 30% of your total compensation package!):
· Paid time off will initially be accrued at a rate of 6.33 hours per semi-monthly pay period, for a total of 19 days/152 hours annually for the first two years.
· 12 paid holidays that can be used as floating holidays throughout the year (11 Federal holidays plus one birthday holiday)
· Compensatory Time and Flex Time if authorized
· 100% covered Health insurance premium or $5,000 prorated annual stipend if opted out of the health insurance
· 100% covered Dental insurance premium
· 100% covered Vision insurance premium
· 100% covered Short Term Disability
· 100% covered Long Term Disability
· Life Insurance (currently double your salary, up to $300K)
· Match up-to 100% of 10% of the corporate provided 401K
· $500 Business Attire Stipend (will be added to annual salary)
· $500 Fitness Reimbursement
· $1,500 Technology Reimbursement
· $1,500 Professional Development & Certification Reimbursement
· $5,000 Adoption Assistance
· Referral bonuses - $1,000 after 30 days for each employee referral that meets the qualifications and gets hired, and $2,000 after 6 months for each employee referred that is retained for more than 6 months (Unlimited)
· Maternity and Paternity Leave
· Work laptop and company-provided mobile phone if telework is expected and work required software through-out the lifecycle of the laptop
· Up to half of the company's profit rate (~2-3.5%) or a bonus for any new business you bring in and oversee
· Company Morale Events
EEO Commitment
Our client is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.