System/Networking Architect

Position: IT Networking Architect (Active Directory) Location: Frankfort, KY Hybrid Duration: Long-term Indefinite contact Job Description The Cabinet has approved filling the System Architect Contractor Position. Purpose This position provides architectural and engineering direction for the centralized Client Educational Technology System (KETS) networking environment supporting over 170 sites. It oversees WAN connections, routers, firewalls, VPN servers, and more, ensuring access for students, teachers, and administrators to essential online resources. OET sets network standards, negotiates vendor contracts, and provides design support to school districts as needed. Proper staffing is crucial due to the complexity and importance of maintaining a robust network. Description Establishes specifications and standards for KETS Wide Area Network Infrastructure, collaborating with stakeholders. Acts as Technical Lead on network projects, participating in planning and design, and guiding project transitions to production support. Conducts research and plans for WAN capacity, ensuring integration with existing systems. Engages with vendors to communicate KETS needs and adjust strategies based on industry trends. Provides engineering oversight for IT services related to network systems and offers level-3 technical support. Participates in the RFI/RFP process and assists in contract management. Attends meetings to understand KETS and district needs. Helps create technical documentation for networking services. Utilizes tracking tools for project management and may have periodic on-call duties outside normal hours. Performs other assigned duties. Thanks, Nishant Kumar Nishant.kumar@harveynash.com J-18808-Ljbffr