Network Architect (Expert)

ESC is seeking a full time Network Architect (Expert) to work on a contract located in Albany, NY. This role will be partially remote and is supporting the NYS Higher Educations Services Corporation. Requested Qualifications: 7 years 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. 7 years Analytical and Technical knowledge of DMVPN, IPSec, OSPF/BGP is required. 7 years supporting and troubleshooting 4G/5G modem technologies. Multi-vendor experience is preferred. 7 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, Ubiquiti, Aruba. "5 years experience working with business users to: • Understand their business requirements and implement technical solutions to meet those requirements • Work as a member of a team that includes both technical and business users • Manage changing priorities • Communicate between business users and technical resources" 4 years experience configuring and managing network equipment using centralized management consoles (i.e. Cisco IoT Dashboard, Cisco Meraki, etc.). This includes keeping firmware up to date and standardizing device configuration.