Sr. Network Architect

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Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another contract opportunity, but a chance to lead the design, strategy, and evolution of a large-scale enterprise network environment. We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Architect who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges and driving enterprise-level technology initiatives.

LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Network Architect for a contract opportunity with our client in Central Illinois.

LRS Consulting Services has been delivering high-quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for working with our clients and consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're interested in candidates who can help us continue that tradition.

If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!
The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Senior Network Architect with deep expertise in Cisco enterprise networking, data center technologies, wireless networking, and network security. This individual will serve as a technical leader, driving network architecture strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering highly available, secure, and scalable enterprise network solutions that support critical business operations.

• Monitor the performance, availability, and maintainability of Cisco network infrastructure, hardware, and related software systems.
• Design, develop, and implement enterprise‑level network solutions that support business and technical objectives.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and resolution of Severity 1 and Severity 2 network incidents.
• Lead the integration of network infrastructure components and technologies to ensure seamless enterprise‑wide connectivity and data flow.
• Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Establish and maintain network architecture standards, best practices, and operational procedures.
• Evaluate existing network infrastructure and recommend innovative solutions to improve performance, resiliency, security, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of network performance, availability, and maintainability, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop and maintain accurate network architecture diagrams, documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Perform technical reviews of emerging technologies, upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements to support strategic planning efforts.
• Work proactively with business and technical teams to identify opportunities for increased functionality and improved user experience.
• Develop strategies that minimize downtime and ensure continuous network availability across the enterprise.
• Ensure all network infrastructure is properly maintained, optimized, and…