Job Description :
Title: Network Architect
Location: Columbia SC
Duration: 12+ Months
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
Technical
- Troubleshoot and recommend technical solutions for customer issues related to software setup and configuration.
- Develop workaround solutions as appropriate.
- Monitor and assess current systems and recommend hardware and software enhancements
- Act as technical resource for other IT analysts and business units by resolving complex computer equipment and
systems problems
- Diagnose and resolve problems related to hardware, software, or operator error, and resolve or repair
- Escalate complex problems to other groups, Help Desk, or vendors for resolution or for support under maintenance
agreements; oversee vendor work
- Install, configure, test, monitor, and maintain system and application hardware, software, and peripherals for users;
install and configure servers in collaboration with WAN group
- Perform equipment and software upgrades
- Lead and execute small projects
- Maintain familiarity with current computer and network products
- Adhere to corporate information security guidelines and promote information security among coworkers
- Qualified candidate will be responsible for performing root cause analysis/resolution.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Skills (Rank In Order Of Importance):
Administrative Experience
Rights Management
Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, NTP, DNS, routing, switching
Problem Solving Skills
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot computer and network problems
Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting Windows operating systems in a client/server environment"
Virtual Private Networks
Develop Admin Procedures
Organizational Skills
Verbal Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Preferred Skills (Rank In Order Of Importance):
Experience with PCI/ NIST/ Pub1075 secure implementations and audits.
Network Access Control (NAC)
Enterprise-grade wireless technologies
PowerShell
Disaster Recovery
Change Management
Develop Admin Policies
Preferred Education/Certifications:
Cisco, Palo Alto, F5
College Degree in information technology or related field.
Industry Certifications in field.