Senior Network Architect

This HBITS role designs, builds, and supports large-scale, secure enterprise networks for State of New York operations. You'll architect solutions aligned to NYS ITS technical/security standards, troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN issues, and guide field deployments. Deep experience with Cisco (IOS), routing (OSPF/BGP), VPNs (DMVPN/IPSEC), Wi-Fi platforms, and automation (Python/Ansible) is essential. Responsibilities

• Architect network solutions that meet business needs and NYS ITS technical/security standards.
• Troubleshoot and optimize LAN/WAN hardware for DOL; analyze logs, performance, and security.
• Coordinate vendor and agency installs/configurations; pre-configure field devices.
• Review existing architecture; recommend upgrades/replacements with detailed specs.
• Provide L3 support for enterprise environments and update inventory in agency systems.
• Enforce ITS security/technology policies; remotely guide technicians on installs/maintenance.

• 5 years experience configuring and troubleshooting LAN Networking equipment in a complex networking environment of at least 1,000 remote endpoints that includes switches, routers/?firewalls and VPN devices. This includes troubleshooting issues using protocol analysis tools (ie Wireshark) and conducting in-depth analysis on network data captures.
• 5 years of experience in network engineering, configuring and troubleshooting DMVPN, IPSEC, OSPF, and BGP to support secure enterprise connectivity.
• 5 years experience with Cisco hardware and Cisco IOS software in a complex TCP/IP environment including routing, port forwarding/NAT, VPN management.
• 5 years experience supporting and configuring wireless network equipment from vendors such as Cisco/Meraki, Ubiquiti, Aruba.
• 5 years experience working with network automation tools and Scripting languages, such as Python and Ansible.