Network Architect

TURNBRIDGE Technical Solutions

Tallahassee, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Applications Security, Architectural Design, Automation, Best Practices, Call Centers, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unity, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Email Security, F5 Network Software, Firewalls, High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, IronPort Product/Service Family, Load Balancing, Local Area Network (LAN), Mentoring, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Design, Network Security, Network Support, POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service), Root Cause Analysis, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Monitoring, Software Design, Storage Area Network (SAN), Technical Delivery, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless LAN
LOCATION
Tallahassee, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

NETWORK ARCHITECT (Contract) — Tallahassee, FL

Location: Tallahassee, FL (Onsite 5 days/week)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours (onsite)


Role Overview

TURNBRIDGE is seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure for a high-visibility environment. This is a long-tenured role and requires someone who can step in quickly, stabilize priorities, and drive architecture and operational excellence across LAN/WLAN/WAN, security, voice, and hybrid connectivity.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to deliver resilient, secure, and scalable network solutions—while also mentoring others through knowledge sharing and best practices.


What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

  • Architect, design, and support LAN/WLAN/WAN solutions across enterprise environments
  • Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery network resiliency strategies
  • Engineer and support content switching / load balancing solutions (e.g., Kemp, F5)
  • Design, operate, and maintain Storage Area Networks (SANs) in alignment with performance and availability needs
  • Manage network security controls including:
  • ACLs, firewall policy, proxy policy, and mail gateway security
  • Next-gen firewall and secure email/web gateway platforms (e.g., Palo Alto NGFW, Cisco IronPort)
  • Support voice and carrier services including POTS, PRI, and SIP trunks
  • Build and support cloud networking and hybrid connectivity solutions
  • Implement and support Cisco Collaboration technologies:
  • Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM)
  • Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX)
  • Unity Connection
  • Troubleshoot complex issues under pressure, performing deep root-cause analysis and documenting solutions
  • Collaborate effectively across infrastructure, security, application, and operations teams
  • Mentor team members and contribute to skill development through knowledge transfer and documentation

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience supporting public-sector IT environments (local, state, or federal)
  • 5+ years hands-on experience in the following:
  • LAN/WLAN/WAN design, implementation, and support
  • Content switching / load balancing (Kemp, F5)
  • SAN design and maintenance
  • Network security administration (ACLs, firewall policy, proxy policy, mail gateway)
  • Gateway management (e.g., Palo Alto NGFW, Cisco IronPort)
  • POTS/PRI/SIP and carrier circuit coordination
  • Cloud networking and hybrid connectivity
  • Cisco Collaboration stack (UCM, UCCX, Unity Connection)
  • Network resiliency design (DR/HA)
  • Familiarity with application design and scripting concepts (for automation/operational efficiency)
  • Strong documentation habits and ability to communicate technical decisions clearly


About the Company

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