Network Architect

Kforce has a client in North Kansas City, MO that is seeking a Network Architect. Summary: The Network Architect partners closely with IT leadership to shape long-term infrastructure strategies and technology roadmaps. This position provides expert guidance in the architecture, design, deployment, and lifecycle management of complex enterprise network systems. The Network Architect leads high-impact network initiatives across the cop, including the design, implementation, testing, optimization, and troubleshooting of advanced network solutions to ensure high performance, security, and scalability. Responsibilities:

• Partner with IT leadership to develop long-term infrastructure strategies and technology roadmaps
• Provide architectural guidance for complex enterprise network environments
• Design, build, test, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot advanced network solutions
• Develop detailed network designs and blueprints
• Select appropriate network hardware and software solutions
• Ensure new technologies integrate effectively with existing systems and infrastructure
• Evaluate, recommend, and champion emerging technologies that strengthen network capabilities
• Support strategic technology objectives across health system environments
• Provide technical oversight for operations within the Network Engineering function
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation is maintained for existing infrastructure, newly introduced systems, and network services
• Develop network performance benchmarks and report network performance against established benchmarks
• Serve as a subject matter expert across a broad range of networking technologies
• Provide mentorship and technical direction to the Network Engineering team
• Drive consistent execution of network architectural standards, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology preferred
• Certifications required: CCNA, Cisco Certified Network Associate
• Certifications preferred: ASE, Architecture Systems Engineer; CCNP, Cisco Certified Network
• 7 years of experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise network systems
• 7 years of experience managing Cisco routers and switches
• 7 years of experience managing Cisco Collaboration and VoIP systems
• 6 years of experience managing Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls
• 6 years of experience managing and troubleshooting wireless networks
• Strong enterprise networking design, configuration, and troubleshooting experience

Experience with:

• Cisco routing and switching
• Cisco Collaboration and VoIP
• Cisco and Palo Alto firewall technologies
• Wireless networking
• Packet capture analysis and troubleshooting using Wireshark or similar tools