VDOT Infra Solutions Architect 3 - Clifton Forge, VA

VDOT Infra Solutions Architect 3 - Clifton Forge, VA VENDOR MAXIMUM SUBMITTAL RATE $$$.$$/hr.*local candidates strongly preferred*ALL candidates MUST be able to attend a personal interview, NO phone interviews, NO Skype, NO exceptions*position to be extended beyond 6/30/20, likely for a year*candidates must be willing to relocate to Clifton Forge, VA long term to work onsite, NO exceptions*please do not submit candidates who were submitted to the previous req, 615208. We need NEW candidates ONLYMaintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures.Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.Replacing faulty network hardware components when required.Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.Coordinating computer network access and use.Designing, configuring and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in information technology related field of study with a network engineering focus or equivalent job experience.Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware.Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions.Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers.Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection.Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources.Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization.A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.Good analytical and problem-solving skills.Dependable and flexible when necessary.Network security experience.LAN and WAN experience.Required/Desired SkillsSkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceBarracuda WAFs, NGs, ESGs or Layer 7 Firewall ManagementDesired5YearsRouting Protocols(EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)Desired5YearsVMWAREDesired5YearsWindows Server (2012, 2016, 2019)Required5YearsMERAKIDesired5YearsSPLUNKDesired5YearsQuestions