Kforce Inc
Overview
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Cisco Network Architect in Fulton, MD. The Architect will be accountable for the direction, strategy, and implementation of the overall Enterprise (cross domain) Network Infrastructure Architecture. The Architect will design network strategies to meet business needs; coordinate the implementation, optimization, and operation of LAN/WAN systems; provide strategic planning, evaluations, and recommendations to users and management; and create and maintain proper records of network design and solutions. Responsibilities
Coordinate network strategies, participate in technology selection activities, and work with the business and IT stakeholders to ensure the long-term network infrastructure technology plan Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and communicate long term vision and comprehensive strategic plans for infrastructure and enterprise architecture solutions Serve as a hands-on technical expert for enterprise-wide network infrastructure technology Define principles/standards for infrastructure and/or enterprise architecture Lead vendor evaluation and selection of network technology solution Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks Install, configure, and support network equipment including firewalls, routers, switches, and WAN performance and monitoring Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, DNS and DHCP servers, and other hardware Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field Required Certifications
CCDP Design (Specialty) OR CCNP Routing & Switching (Specialty) OR CCNP Data Center (Specialty) OR CCNP Wireless (Specialty) Cisco DNA Cisco ISE Cisco ACI +10 years of providing network systems design, implementation, and support in an enterprise class environment with a complex network architecture Cisco routing and switching experience Cisco Firewalls experience Cisco Wireless experience F5 Load Balancers experience Infoblox (DNS & DHCP) experience Network Design of complex environments (legacy and SDA) Integration of different technologies, services and technologies Pay and Benefits
The pay range is $75.00/hr - $80.00/hr. This range is the lowest to highest compensation Kforce reasonably believes it would pay at posting for this role. Employee pay is based on factors like education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. Equal Opportunity
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Cisco Network Architect in Fulton, MD. The Architect will be accountable for the direction, strategy, and implementation of the overall Enterprise (cross domain) Network Infrastructure Architecture. The Architect will design network strategies to meet business needs; coordinate the implementation, optimization, and operation of LAN/WAN systems; provide strategic planning, evaluations, and recommendations to users and management; and create and maintain proper records of network design and solutions. Responsibilities
Coordinate network strategies, participate in technology selection activities, and work with the business and IT stakeholders to ensure the long-term network infrastructure technology plan Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and communicate long term vision and comprehensive strategic plans for infrastructure and enterprise architecture solutions Serve as a hands-on technical expert for enterprise-wide network infrastructure technology Define principles/standards for infrastructure and/or enterprise architecture Lead vendor evaluation and selection of network technology solution Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks Install, configure, and support network equipment including firewalls, routers, switches, and WAN performance and monitoring Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, DNS and DHCP servers, and other hardware Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field Required Certifications
CCDP Design (Specialty) OR CCNP Routing & Switching (Specialty) OR CCNP Data Center (Specialty) OR CCNP Wireless (Specialty) Cisco DNA Cisco ISE Cisco ACI +10 years of providing network systems design, implementation, and support in an enterprise class environment with a complex network architecture Cisco routing and switching experience Cisco Firewalls experience Cisco Wireless experience F5 Load Balancers experience Infoblox (DNS & DHCP) experience Network Design of complex environments (legacy and SDA) Integration of different technologies, services and technologies Pay and Benefits
The pay range is $75.00/hr - $80.00/hr. This range is the lowest to highest compensation Kforce reasonably believes it would pay at posting for this role. Employee pay is based on factors like education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. Equal Opportunity
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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