Network Architect Consultant

California Creative Solutions Inc.

Job Location:

Sacramento, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Roles/Responsibilities:

Deliverable 1: Network Architecture for CalPERS Investment Office Cloud and On-Premises Solutions

Key responsibilities include:

Network Architecture and Implementation

Develop advanced network solutions to meet the needs of INVOs cloud platforms including Snowflake and SimCorp ensuring scalability security and alignment with organizational goals. o Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the network infrastructure supports the unique requirements of data platforms like Snowflake investment management systems like SimCorp and other INVO partner products such as BlackRock Aladdin Charles River Bloomberg and State Street Bank.

High Availability and Resiliency:

Implement automated monitoring and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted connectivity across core infrastructure.

Design solutions for seamless transitions to alternate connectivity paths during failures prioritizing critical applications such as BlackRock Aladdin Snowflake SimCorp and other INVO partner products.

Advanced Technology Integration:

Plan and design secure modern networking technologies including Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV).
Leverage Terraform and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate the provisioning configuration and management of network infrastructure.
Ensure IaC practices are integrated into the network architecture to improve efficiency enable repeatable deployments and reduce manual errors.
Align all advanced technology integrations with CalPERS enterprise goals ensuring enhanced network performance scalability and security

Deliverable 2: Enterprise Network Engineering and Advanced Technology Implementation

Network Operations and Maintenance: Perform ongoing maintenance and operations for on-premises and cloud-based network components including:
Firewalls
F5 Load Balancers Infobl
ox IP Management
Identity Services Engine (ISE) for port security V
PN and Site-to-Site VPN tunnels
Wireless Networking
Cacti and SolarWinds for alerting and monitoring o Access Control Server (Device Authentication)
SecureCRT (CLI Solution)
Cyclades Management
Gigamon Switch Monitoring o Switching and Routing (all aspects)

Support for INVO Partner Products: Provide network support for BlackRock Aladdin Charles River Bloomberg State Street Bank and other INVO partner platforms ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal performance across all systems.
- Advanced Technology Design: Design and implement secure modern networking technologies such as SDN SD-WAN and NFV.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize network performance to ensure scalability reliability and security across all enterprise systems.

Communication: Maintain consistent communication with the contract manager and other stakeholders to provide updates address concerns and ensure alignment with project goals.
Work Hours: 5:00 AM 2:00 PM PST Monday through Friday. Onsite/Hybrid Schedule

Deliverable 3: Knowledge Transfer and Documentation

Key activities include:

Knowledge Transfer Sessions: Conduct regular meetings to review work products cross-train team members and provide job shadowing opportunities.
Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed documentation for all work products and deliverables including:

Project status reports
Business processes
Triage incident reports with resolutions
Meeting minutes
Test cases and outcomes
Training Program: Provide hands-on workshops and Q&A sessions to train staff on:

Network architecture best practices
Advanced troubleshooting techniques
Performance and cost optimization strategies
Platform management tools and processes

Mandatory Skills:

Bachelors degree in computer science information technology or a related field. Must provide copy of Degree.
5 years experience in designing and implementing network architectures for enterprise-scale environments.
5 years of proven experience in Software Defined Networking (SDN) Software Defined Access (SDA) Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Cisco Identity Engine (ISE)
Proficiency in network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP OSPF EIGRP BGP MPLS VPN Firewalls Load Balancers Routers/Switches
Valid certifications such as CCNA CCNP CCIE CCDE PCNSE NSE9 JNCDA JNCDS-DC

Desirable Skills: N/A

Roles/Responsibilities: Deliverable 1: Network Architecture for CalPERS Investment Office Cloud and On-Premises Solutions Key responsibilities include: Network Architecture and Implementation Develop advanced network solutions to meet the needs of INVOs cloud platforms including Snowflake an...