Network Architect 
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job title: Network Architect
Location: Kansas city KS
Type: Contract to hire
Heavy focus on architecture network performance monitoring and modern segmentation
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer and IT Infrastructure leadership the Network Architect serves as the primary technical authority for the Network Engineering team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability integrity security and optimal performance of the enterprise network supporting all critical organizational operations. This position is a local hybridposition with on-site.
The Network Architect partners closely with IT leadership to shape longterm infrastructure strategies and technology roadmaps. This includes providing expert guidance in the architecture design deployment and lifecycle management of complex enterprise network systems. The role leads highimpact initiatives such as building testing implementing and troubleshooting advanced network solutions across the health systemincluding design implementation and optimization to ensure high performance security and scalability. This role involves creating detailed network blueprints selecting appropriate hardware and software and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
Keyresponsibilitiesincludeevaluation recommendation and championingemerging technologies that strengthen NKC Healths capabilities supportingstrategic objectives acrosshealth systemenvironments. The Network Architect is accountable to ensure the Network Engineering team maintain accurate comprehensive documentation for existing infrastructure as well as newly introduced systems and services. The NA is responsible for developing and reporting of network performance compared to benchmarks.
Acting as a subject matter expert across a broad array of technologies this role delivers technical oversight for all operations under the Network Engineering function and provides mentorship and direction to ensure consistent execution of architectural standards operational excellence and continuous improvement.
EXPERIENCE:Seven yearsexperience designing configuring and troubleshooting enterprise network systems. Seven yearsexperience managing Cisco routers switches and managing Cisco Collaboration and VoIP systems. Six yearsexperience managing Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls as well as managing and troubleshooting wireless networks.
SPECIAL SKILLS:Packet capture analysis and troubleshooting with Wireshark or like products.
LICENSE/CERT:Required: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Preferred: ASE (Architecture Systems Engineer ) CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
EDUCATION:Preferred: Bachelors - Information Technology
Location: Kansas city KS
Type: Contract to hire
Heavy focus on architecture network performance monitoring and modern segmentation
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer and IT Infrastructure leadership the Network Architect serves as the primary technical authority for the Network Engineering team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability integrity security and optimal performance of the enterprise network supporting all critical organizational operations. This position is a local hybridposition with on-site.
The Network Architect partners closely with IT leadership to shape longterm infrastructure strategies and technology roadmaps. This includes providing expert guidance in the architecture design deployment and lifecycle management of complex enterprise network systems. The role leads highimpact initiatives such as building testing implementing and troubleshooting advanced network solutions across the health systemincluding design implementation and optimization to ensure high performance security and scalability. This role involves creating detailed network blueprints selecting appropriate hardware and software and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
Keyresponsibilitiesincludeevaluation recommendation and championingemerging technologies that strengthen NKC Healths capabilities supportingstrategic objectives acrosshealth systemenvironments. The Network Architect is accountable to ensure the Network Engineering team maintain accurate comprehensive documentation for existing infrastructure as well as newly introduced systems and services. The NA is responsible for developing and reporting of network performance compared to benchmarks.
Acting as a subject matter expert across a broad array of technologies this role delivers technical oversight for all operations under the Network Engineering function and provides mentorship and direction to ensure consistent execution of architectural standards operational excellence and continuous improvement.
EXPERIENCE:Seven yearsexperience designing configuring and troubleshooting enterprise network systems. Seven yearsexperience managing Cisco routers switches and managing Cisco Collaboration and VoIP systems. Six yearsexperience managing Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls as well as managing and troubleshooting wireless networks.
SPECIAL SKILLS:Packet capture analysis and troubleshooting with Wireshark or like products.
LICENSE/CERT:Required: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Preferred: ASE (Architecture Systems Engineer ) CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
EDUCATION:Preferred: Bachelors - Information Technology
Required Skills:
CCNACCNPASE Certified
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
- Network Architecture
