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DataStaff

Advanced Technology Specialist

DataStaff, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601


DataStaff, Inc

is seeking an

Advanced Technology Specialist

for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in

Raleigh, NC.* All work will be completed remotely until installation begins (late 2024/early 2025). Then onsite work will be REQUIRED.Responsibilities:Provide expert IT infrastructure technology leadership for a new Campus project to implement IT infrastructures that will be constructed to replace the current campus IT networks.Perform technical analysis of the current as-built network/infrastructure for the purpose of designing and implementing a new secure IT network/infrastructure solution.Conduct feasibility studies.Gather and define business, functional and technical requirements definition.Perform data modeling, process modeling and prototyping, and create conceptual and detailed architecture/designs (network and security), detailed specifications, IT infrastructure implementation plans, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product integration plans.Install, configure, integrate and test (all levels) IT infrastructure components/systems (custom and COTS).Provide IT infrastructure/systems support and transition knowledge to operations and maintenance support staff.Create technical documentation and training materials.Perform product/system research and review.Support the development of technical requirements for RFI/RFP/IFBs.Evaluate proposals submitted in response to issued RFI/RFP/IFBs.Perform IT planning, systems conversion and/or migration.Support the development of disaster recovery plans.Work with the Senior Architect to assure continuity of planned technologies.Review technical documents produced by the Developer or other external sources.Perform technical architecture and other deliverable reviews for large-scale projects.Assist the Project Manager with technical work breakdown structures and technical cost estimation.Assist with issue and risk management.Assist in any development and review of project management and technical documentation.Perform tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.Knowledge and Experience:Experience developing technical and non-technical solutions for supporting business process reengineering.Experience acting as liaison between business and technical staffExperience developing/reviewing assessment tools.Experience with performing impact technical analysisAble to produce accurate and thorough technical documentation.Experience with developing and reviewing technical requirements, designs and implementation plans.The Advanced Technology Specialist must have Technical Lead experience on large, complex automation/IT infrastructure implementation projects.CCNP, CCIE, Certified Cisco Specialist or equivalent experience is required.Eight (8) years of experience is the minimum preferred for the proposed Advanced Technology Specialist.Required Skills:8 Years - Understanding and experience with project management methodology.8 Years - An in-depth understanding of distributed computing using N-tier, distributed processing, client/server, and Internet/intranet technologies.8 Years - In-depth knowledge of network infrastructures8 Years - In-depth knowledge of network virtualization8 Years - In-depth knowledge of network LANs; VLANs, WANs; WLANs8 Years - In-depth knowledge of network SANs; RTLS; VPN; TCP/IP8 Years - In-depth knowledge of session initiation protocol (SIP)8 Years - In-depth knowledge of Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2); video conferencing; firewalls, voice, data and unified communications (UCS); and programming techniques8 Years - Experience with the implementation of both COTS and customized enterprise networks8 Years - Experience with large scale projects crossing myriad functional areas using state-of-the-art technologies.8 Years - Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and interviewing/facilitation skills.This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.