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Responsibilities include designing and documenting network solutions, hardware configuration, and providing technology guidance for future network scalability.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDesign comprehensive network architectures integrating LANs, WANs, wireless networks, and VPNs to meet organizational requirements.\nDocument all aspects of the network implementation process.\nMonitor network performance and address latency and security concerns.\nConduct regular network upgrades for efficiency improvements.\nDevelop and document standards for network design patterns.\nAnalyze network traffic and performance to plan future upgrades.\nCollaborate with IT staff, third-party vendors, and software providers to meet network requirements.\nResearch, evaluate, and recommend new networking technologies and solutions.\nDefine operations for multisite network environments and software applications.\nTrain, mentor, and guide team members in network design practices.\nManage complex projects across multiple architecture domains.\nAlign network architecture strategy with business goals and advocate for technology strategies.\nRequired Skills and Experience:\nTechnical Design & Architecture: Expertise in network equipment and software system design and architecture – 7 years.\nNetwork Security & Compliance: Experience prioritizing security and compliance, including security protocols and firewalls – 7 years.\nNetwork Security & Cloud Networking: Familiarity with security frameworks, cloud networking, virtualization technologies, and IoT infrastructure – 7 years.\nDocumentation & Presentation: Skilled in using documentation tools and creating network design documents and presentations, specifically with Visio – 7 years.\nMulti-Tier Network Design: Experience in designing, building, and maintaining complex, multi-tier networks – 5 years.\nNetwork Simulation & Modeling Tools: Proficiency in network design and architecture planning, including simulation and modeling – 5 years.\nSite Assessments: Conduct site assessments, identify network issues, and develop hierarchical network designs – 5 years.\nCloud Solutions Implementation: Designed and implemented global Azure cloud solutions, including migrating key servers to cloud-based services – 5 years.\nJoin us as we build innovative networking solutions that drive our business forward!\nJob Types: Full-time, Contract\nPay: Up to $80,000.00 per year\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nMonday to Friday\nExperience:\nComputer networking: 7 years (Preferred)\nNetwork architecture: 7 years (Preferred)\nLicense/Certification:\nCCNA, CCNP (Preferred)\nWork Location: Remote","company":"Lamstechnologyll","rawCompany":"lamstechnologyll","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T14:55:35.254Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Architect","description":"Job Title: Network Architect\nLocation: Richmond, VA (Remote)\nJob Type: 12 months contract\nClient domain: State\nInterview Type: Video\nPosition Summary:\nVDOT’s Information Technology Division seeks a Network Architect to join the Enterprise Architecture team. 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