Location:
601 Jefferson St
Houston, TX 77002
Duration
6 moth CTH
Network Architect
The candidate MUST have excellent communication skills, and be comfortable to work with business/project teams directly. They must be located in Houston area, and will be sitting in the KBR Tower 4-5 days a week sitting with the business and project team.
As a Network Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's core network infrastructure. You'll leverage your expertise in network technologies and best practices to ensure our ever-growing network supports our business needs with optimal performance, scalability, and security. This role demands a keen understanding of network protocols, a strategic mindset, and the ability to translate business objectives into robust network architectures.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performing network architectures across Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
- Select, configure, and manage network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.).
- Analyze network traffic patterns and identify potential bottlenecks and performance issues.
- Implement network security measures to mitigate risks and ensure data protection.
- Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations.
- Document network configurations and procedures for future reference.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues.
- Stay current with emerging network technologies and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with IT teams (security, operations, etc.) to ensure network alignment with overall IT strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in network design, implementation, and administration.
- Proven experience with routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.), switching technologies (VLANs, QoS, etc.), and network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, etc.).
- Working knowledge of network operating systems (Cisco IOS, Windows Server) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Certifications (Preferred)
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent industry certification.
- Security certifications (Security+, CCNP Security) are a plus.