Network Architect

Title Network Architect

Location Saint Paul, MN (Hybrid)

Rate DOE /If your experience and skills match call us immediately for submission

Duration 6 Months

Interview Type Either Webcam Interview or In Person

Job Type C2C, W2

Instructions for Responders:

• The Metropolitan Council Information Services Department (IS) is seeking candidates to fulfill staff
• augmentation work. Below is the position title, a brief description of responsibilities and the estimated
• start and end dates for an engagement. On the following page, please find the details of the service
• order request for this position.

Objectives:

• Provide immediate network design and architecture support on existing projects.
• Develop a strategic architecture plan that aligns with the company's business goals and technological capabilities.
• Recommend scalable, sustainable, and secure technology solutions to drive business value.
• Facilitate the adoption of architectural best practices and frameworks.
• Assess the current state of Metropolitan Council’s network architecture and identify areas for improvement.

Scope of Work:

• Assess current network architecture and make recommendations for improvements.
• Design and implement scalable and reliable network solutions to meet current and future business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and provide network architecture guidance.
• Implement security measures to protect the network infrastructure from cyber threats and
• vulnerabilities.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Document network configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the network team.

Key deliverables:

Project Architecture Support

• Immediate work on existing projects in need of network architecture support.

Architecture Plan & Execution

• A Strategic Network Architecture Plan, including a roadmap, implementation guidelines, and investment priorities for ongoing and new initiatives.
• Work with the appropriate stakeholders to come up with an execution strategy and consult as needed during various stages of the implementation.

Architecture Assessment Report

• Documenting findings from the current architecture assessment detailing the current state, gaps, and recommendations for improvement.

Target Architecture Document

• Detailed documentation of the target architecture, including models and diagrams.

Roadmap and Implementation Plan

• A comprehensive plan outlining the phased implementation of the target network architecture.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Computer networking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Network architecture: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CCIE (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• South Saint Paul, MN 55075 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Saint Paul, MN 55075: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80 - $100