SCDHHS is seeking an expert Lead IT Network Architect-Consultant to work directly with the IT Infrastructure and Operations networking team, I/O project manager, and project stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure the successful completion and ongoing maturation of IT network and server related projects. This is a broad position that will work with all aspects of the systems and network area. DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: - Configure and install network hardware and software to meet agency and industry standards. - Analyze network efficiency by conducting network tests and running diagnostics to forecast performance thresholds. - Monitors and reports on network traffic, usage, and performance - Reviews network changes and trends to forecast future needs while determining and correcting complex network problems. Review configurations on existing network infrastructure as well as make changes as needed. - Provide network design recommendations and solutions to network problems while determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects. - Assist in the development of strategic direction of the network infrastructure for both the current environment and potential future environment. - Travel to different SCDHHS offices throughout the state to provide network configuration, implementation, and maintenance on the SCDHHS network infrastructure. - Make recommendations on specific improvements in network efficiency and effectiveness using network diagrams and reports for I/O Leadership. - Troubleshoot network connectivity issues with emphasis in Routing, DNS, URL-Filtering, and IPSEC VPN tunnels. - Network security including proper configuration measures prior to devise deployment as well as retroactively on production systems in accordance with MARS-E standards. - Prepare Network infrastructure documentation and assist with daily operations on infrastructure management. Program Experience: - Current experience with Medicaid, Social Services, or similar public benefit programs is strongly desired and will be given the highest weight.Experience should include well documented success with IT Networking configuration/implementation and network management. Technical Knowledge: - Experience with documentation and artifacts related to any or all the following technologies would be considered desirable for this position: - Health Information Technologies - IT Network Infrastructure Operations/Implementations - Palo Alto Firewalls and CISCO devices - Extensive network wiring, configuration, and management - General Duties and Responsibilities: - Extensive experience with configuring and installing Palo Alto network firewalls and software to meet agency and industry standards. - Detailed at analyzing network efficiency across the entire agency network - Constantly reviewing network changes and trends in order to forecast future needs while determining and correcting complex network problems to region offices - Ability to provide network design recommendations and solutions to network problems while determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects. - Providing backup support with development of strategic direction of the network infrastructure for the network environment. REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): - Minimum 5 to 10 years Networking experience - 5+ plus years of experience within network infrastructure, server, and system administration operations. - Ability to design, configure, and manage Palo Alto 3k and 5k Firewalls. - Ability to design, configure, and manage configurations within the SolarWinds environment. - Ability to assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational goals and situational pressures. - Ability to work on multiple network projects concurrently and sometimes independently. - Knowledge of Cisco Routers/Switches - Deep understanding of networking protocols, and networking software/hardware - Knowledge of Meraki Wireless Access points PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): - HIPAA, CDC, and other network infrastructure and server frameworks - Configuration and troubleshooting experience with F5 - Knowledge of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Experience - Infoblox DNS/DHCP - FORESCOUT - VMWARE VSPHERE - VMWARE NSX REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree and/or 8 years of IT networking related work experience #J-18808-Ljbffr