Senior Infrastructure Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Architect in Atlanta, GA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
* Senior Infrastructure Architect will design large scale enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, LAN, WLAN including switches, firewalls, and other network related hardware
* Design and Implement Data Center technologies like VXLAN, SDDI
* Design and continuously improve network monitoring and observability capabilities
* Design and management of core services such as DHCP, DNS, IP address Management and Load Balancing
* Define requirements in support of budget plans and make recommendations for ways to improve performance, reduce costs, and meet business requirements
* Defines the architecture and hardware requirements for project proposals
* Design, execute, support day to day service requests
* Lead large scale network refresh projects as well as divisional expansion projects
* Design and Manage Network Capacity and Performance
* Evaluates and identifies opportunities for network performance and functionality improvement within the enterprise network
* As a Senior Infrastructure Architect, you will participate in the development efforts to bring automation into the network environment
* Responsible for compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and industry best practices
* Successfully negotiate technical design and deployment strategy with key stakeholder and consumers of the service
* Serve as the platform technical subject matter expert and provide consulting support to the business and end-user organizations
* Other duties may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
* Demonstrates mastery of the concepts and theory of network security, and possess adept knowledge of data networking, including expertise in switching, routing, directory services, and TCP/IP fundamentals
* Demonstrates knowledge of encryption protocols, as well as means for compromising systems based on known vulnerabilities
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while adhering to deadlines

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant 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.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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.