VDOT Infrastructure Sol Arch VA , VA ONSITE

Position: VDOT Infrastructure Sol Arch 4 VA Beach, VA 100% ONSITE
MAXIMUM VENDOR RATE IS $$.$$/hr.
100% On-Site work in Virginia Beach, VA.
Local candidates only.

The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for researching, planning, and installing Enterprise Solutions that could comprise of networking or software technologies and supporting life safety systems that directly impact the public.
The team is looking for a solid mid-level team member who brings 6-10 years of hands-on networking experience. The best candidate should be looking for long term professional growth opportunities, possesses a 4 year degree in a computer science or other technology discipline, and/or industry certifications with 10+ years of experience. At a minimum, a 4 year degree in a technical discipline is strongly desired.

Requires experience, creativity and multi-tasking to independently and collaboratively achieve department service and support objectives for the Transportation Operations Center. Individual can work without assistance; is able to manage medium complexity work efforts; has some industry experience; can provide limited leadership to others.

The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for researching, planning, and installing Enterprise Solutions that could comprise of networking or software technologies and supporting life safety systems that directly impact the public. Assesses existing network, software, and current solutions and makes recommendations based on product specifications and best cybersecurity practices. Configures equipment and software to meet business needs, trains others on the solution, and documents the solution for ongoing support.

Functions as part of a team on larger projects or individually provides the services on support visits or smaller projects. Provides technical support and assists with the design of Infrastructure solutions. Requires experience in the technical services and support field as well as experience in systems and network administration (DHCP, DNS, routers, firewall, etc.)

- Responds to Tier 1 and 2 network and software support requests.

- Communicates effectively with teammates and customers of varying levels of technical expertise.

- Responds to all break/fix requests associated with network resources.

- Designs extensions of and connections to the campus network.

- Assists with configuration and deployment of new/replacement network hardware and communications infrastructure.

- Develops and maintains up-to-date project and architecture documentation.

- Maintains up-to-date inventory and maintenance records.

- Monitors network resources for faults and traffic anomalies.

- Resolves connection issues between users and resources.

- Maintains detailed change history of network changes.

- Supports ITS Field Maintenance with communications' implementation and troubleshooting.

- Supports team efforts to improve cybersecurity controls and defenses.

- Supports team efforts for threat hunting and mitigation.

- Manages time and resource constraints.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required /Desired Amountof ExperienceCCNARequired0

CCNPDesired0

Security+Highly desired0

General Information Technology Required
10

Years Cisco Routing and Switching Required8

Years

VLAN Management Required8

Years Network Design Required8

Years Subnetting Required5

Years Routing Protocols Required5

Years Authentication Required5

Years

VPN & Remote Access Technologies Required5

Years Network Security Highly desired5

Years

DNS/DHCPNice to have5

Years Network Monitoring Nice to have5

Years Network Cable Management Nice to have5

Years Firepower Nice  to have5

Years Solutions Design build

Nice to have5

Years Integration Troubleshooting Nice to have5

Years Cybersecurity Highly  desired5

Years Software Integrations Nice to have5

Years
Questions

No.Question Question1

Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question2

Please list candidate's email address.

Question3

What city/state does the candidate currently reside?

Question4

This role is 100% On-Site in Virginia Beach, VA.. If selected, does your candidate agree to this arrangement?