Network Architect- Only W2 - mavinsys

Job Title: Network Architect
Job Location: Tallahassee, FL (on-site)
Job Overview: 
The Contractor will provide an experienced Network Architect for Technology Services, Infrastructure Operations team to supplement existing staff for the purpose of reviewing the current network design and strategy and develop recommendations to ensure that the department is adhering to network security and operational best practices on-premises and in the cloud.
The network architect will also make recommendations to improve segmentation strategies, harden systems, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information that is critical to ensuring the execution of the mission. The Network Architect will assist the telecommunications team in the migration to cloud managed instance of the department's phone system.
Job Duties:
Perform a detailed analysis and create documentation of the Agency's network topology and security strategies.
Produce a detailed report of architectural, design and security deficiencies.
Develop enhanced network security strategies for our on-premises and azure network environments.
Present recommendations for improvement in the areas of network security, scalability, and resiliency. Provide detailed implementation plans for each recommended improvement.
Assess the feasibility, pros & cons of SD-WAN for the department. Provide a comprehensive study, including a cost assessment, and implementation plan.
Drive continuous improvement and optimization.?
Create technical documentation of the proposed design and facilitate the transfer of knowledge to Department staff.??
Required Experience: 
A minimum of 7 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments performing network planning, architecture design, engineering (hardware and software) and optimization.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with Department staff.?
Experience designing Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting routing and switching.
Experience configuring and administering Next Generation Firewalls.?
Preferred Experience:
Experience in assessing network topology and architecture.?
Experience with wireless infrastructure design, management, and troubleshooting.
Experience designing Zero Trust Architecture.
Experience with hybrid and cloud telephony/VoIP architecture and design.?
Experience with Azure networking architecture, design, and hardening.
Experience with Palo Alto hardware.
Experience with remote access solutions.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field.
Or equivalent work experience.?