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Crescens

Network Architect

Crescens, Trenton, New Jersey, us, 08628


Job Title: Network Architect Location: Trenton, NJ Duration: 9 months

Job Description; Manage the client's voice and data network systems. The major duties of the Manager are: to ensure efficient and effective management of the client Network unit; to plan, implement and monitor local area, wide area, and data center network connectivity for the client's Services; and to establish and maintain network connectivity with various State agencies.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

QUALIFICATIONS:

8 - 11 years of experience managing an information technology networking environment. Wide knowledge of computer and network hardware is desirable. Ability to manage others in a highly technical information systems environment is desirable. Excellent project management, written and oral communications skills desired. An ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of constituencies is essential.

DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage, review, analyze and recommend plans for the installation, expanding and/or modifying of the Client voice and data network systems. Manage the general administration and operation of security access appliances (firewalls) providing access to Client network servers and applications. Manage staff experts and vendor consultants in WAN routing, data communications systems and protocols, firewall security, and various other LAN-WAN hardware, software and related services. Manage the provision of specialized telecommunications circuits for the transmission of voice/data throughout the Client. Manage the development, implementation, and operation of data center networks for the Client. Manage the development, implementation, operation, and quality control of network monitoring and measurement systems. Research replacements/upgrades to network voice/data communications equipment, obtain proposals from vendors to evaluate the cost of new equipment, and attend product demonstrations in order to prepare functional comparisons. Manage staff training programs designed to enhance skills and knowledge. Approve recommendations regarding the need for software and equipment replacement and initiate actions to reduce the costs of production.

Skills;

Prior experience overseeing infrastructure design as an network architect/manager Recent professional work experience providing network services for around or more than 10K Users Function as Information Systems leader and the primary point for large scale infrastructure design and management Current role where contractor had direct interface with senior leadership to understand and moderate business needs Recent mastery of Network hardware, including Routers, Switches and Firewalls as well as wireless Excellent project management, written and oral communication skills Technical proficiency with Wireless Access Points (Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto) Recent Network experience with WiFi, VoIP, Dark Fiber MANs, 10Gig Ethernet and Cloud Ethernet Prior experience with WhatsUpGold, SolarWinds, Prime, etc Prior experience with Windows, Unix, Android, Apple iOS, Cisco IOS and CatIOS Prior experience providing vendor management of technical consultants and data center administration Recently Responsible for $10MM annually in network architecture, projects and services