NETWORK ARCHITECT

Company: Loudoun County Government
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

NETWORK ARCHITECT



Recruitment #23-134-4179




Date Opened


3/10/2023 08:00:00 AM





Closing Date


3/24/2023 11:59:00 PM





Salary Range


$83,670.74-$150,607.33







Department


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY





Job Type


Open and Competitive





Full/Part-Time


Full-Time








Benefits


Full Benefits





Reg/Temp


Regular








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Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States? Can you work as part of a team, with inspiration, vision and creativity? Are you passionate about the role of technology in supporting the mission of local government?
Loudoun County's Department of Information Technology is currently seeking a Network Architect in the Infrastructure and Network Services Division.
This position will:

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• Designs complex networks, monitoring, connectivity, integration, and network management systems.
  
• Review current and new devices, applications, and protocols to ensure they are compatible.
  
• Oversee and review high-level designs and architecture to enforce proper design and integration.
  
• Review and oversee implementation of new protocols to ensure compatibility and maintain network stability and performance.
  
• Coordinate with DIT Security to maintain alignment with network security requirements.
  
• Serve as a Network Architect in support of the County network provide the highest level of customer service.
  
• Perform network architect tasks related to planning, design, additions, and upgrades to the network, including LAN, WAN, VoIP, Internet, Wireless and data networks.
  
• Act as a senior level architect, providing guidance to management and Network Engineers.
  
• Review implementation of projects related to the County Network and associated systems.
  
• Respond to design requests in the time frame and manner defined by the supervisor.
  
• Perceive, identify, and recommend designs and solutions to customer related issues.
  
• Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention.
  
• Review acquisition of equipment and track designs and projects in support of the data network.
  
• Provide oversight for the design, integration and implementation of all County networks, accessories, and other equipment.
  
• Assist with policies and procedures and lead preventative design and integration activities on all associated equipment.
  
• Coordinate and/or lead tactical and strategic design and planning efforts for all customer network related needs including integration and automation of network gear and services.
  
• Provide regular reports on communications/network systems architecture and maintain documentation related to network configuration, design, repairs, requests, actions taken and root cause analysis.
  
  We are seeking an individual with:
  
  
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  • Expert level ability to strategically plan the architectural requirements for systems and associated equipment.
    
  • Make design and integration recommendations associated with data networks and associated systems.
    
  • Expert in strategic approaches to problem solving, and an ability to tackle complex issues.
    
  • Demonstrated excellent Customer Service Skills.
    
  • Expert level knowledge of network architecture, Internet, LAN, WAN, VoIP, VPN and data network routing protocols.
    
  • Expert level understanding of networking technologies architecture and engineering, including experience with cabling and collaboration with telecommunications vendors.
    
  • Ability to regularly learn and adopt new technology.
    
  • Ability to align architectural decisions and recommendations to business needs.
    
    
    Salary commensurate with experience.
    
    Benefits:
    Loudoun County Regular Full-time Employees are eligible for full benefits including but not limited to the following as a part of a total rewards package:
    
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    • Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
      
    • Deferred Compensation Plan
      
    • Annual leave
      
    • Longevity Leave
      
    • Sick leave
      
    • Paid Family Medical Leave
      
    • Annual Paid Holidays (14.5 per year)
      
    • Group Health Plan
      
    • Group Life Insurance
      
    • Exceptional Performance Recognition
      
    • Credit Union Membership
      
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
      
    • Education and Career Development
      
    • Virginia529 College Savings Plan
      
      
      Click here for a full list of County Benefits
      
      
      
      Job Requirements
      
      Requires education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in computer science or related field and five (5) years of professional experience in networking/information technology.
      
      
      Special Requirements
      
      Extreme network related training, or certifications preferred.
      
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      • Ability to work in all outdoor conditions (temperature and weather conditions).
        
      • Subject to recall 24/7 to provide critical network and system support.
        
      • The Network Architect is considered essential personnel.
        
        
        
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