Network Architect (Cisco / Azure)

On-site 2 days/wk in Lansing is required. 12-month contract with potential to be extended.

Description:

• The Network Architect will be responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment consisting of virtual servers, components, and services.
• Responsible for high-level network planning, design, and optimization of a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment, including all aspects of cloud IT cybersecurity, supportability, and cost.

Essential Functions:

• Develops strategies and direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies (including wireless and VoIP). Translates business requirements into network or process designs.
• Performs high-level network planning, design, and optimization of a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment, including all aspects of cloud IT cybersecurity, supportability, and cost.
• Installs, configures, and manages virtual servers, components and services within the AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all relevant support-related processes and procedures including, but not limited to, updating systems and application technical standards, installation notes, and support procedures.
• Operate and maintain all integrated systems to support mission operations.
• Plans and recommends network hardware, systems management software and architecture.
• Monitors network performance ensures capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement.
• Performs troubleshooting procedures and designs resolution scrips
• May take on the role of Project Leader for special enterprise-wide assignments.
• Defines critical Network Architectures and designs for the organization.
• Ensures that all work is documented for future reference; follows quality standards; ensures effective and reliable operation.
• Coordinates and works with the Chief Architect, Business Relationship Manager, IT Operations Manager to assist in evaluating, designing, and successfully accomplishing changes, upgrades, and new implementations.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.