NETWORK ARCHITECT

Do you want to make a difference in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States? Can you work as part of a team, with inspiration, vision and creativity? Are you passionate about the role of technology in supporting the mission of local government?

Loudoun County's Department of Information Technology is currently seeking a Network Architect in the Infrastructure and Network Services Division.

This position will:

• Designs complex networks, monitoring, connectivity, integration, and network management systems.
• Review current and new devices, applications, and protocols to ensure they are compatible.
• Oversee and review high-level designs and architecture to enforce proper design and integration.
• Review and oversee implementation of new protocols to ensure compatibility and maintain network stability and performance.
• Coordinate with DIT Security to maintain alignment with network security requirements.
• Serve as a Network Architect in support of the County network provide the highest level of customer service.
• Perform network architect tasks related to planning, design, additions, and upgrades to the network, including LAN, WAN, VoIP, Internet, Wireless and data networks.
• Act as a senior level architect, providing guidance to management and Network Engineers.
• Review implementation of projects related to the County Network and associated systems.
• Respond to design requests in the time frame and manner defined by the supervisor.
• Perceive, identify, and recommend designs and solutions to customer related issues.
• Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention.
• Review acquisition of equipment and track designs and projects in support of the data network.
• Provide oversight for the design, integration and implementation of all County networks, accessories, and other equipment.
• Assist with policies and procedures and lead preventative design and integration activities on all associated equipment.
• Coordinate and/or lead tactical and strategic design and planning efforts for all customer network related needs including integration and automation of network gear and services.
• Provide regular reports on communications/network systems architecture and maintain documentation related to network configuration, design, repairs, requests, actions taken and root cause analysis.

We are seeking an individual with:

• Expert level ability to strategically plan the architectural requirements for systems and associated equipment.
• Make design and integration recommendations associated with data networks and associated systems.
• Expert in strategic approaches to problem solving, and an ability to tackle complex issues.
• Demonstrated excellent Customer Service Skills.
• Expert level knowledge of network architecture, Internet, LAN, WAN, VoIP, VPN and data network routing protocols.
• Expert level understanding of networking technologies architecture and engineering, including experience with cabling and collaboration with telecommunications vendors.
• Ability to regularly learn and adopt new technology.
• Ability to align architectural decisions and recommendations to business needs.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Loudoun County Regular Full-time Employees are eligible for full benefits including but not limited to the following as a part of a total rewards package:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Annual leave
• Longevity Leave
• Sick leave
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Annual Paid Holidays (14.5 per year)
• Group Health Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Exceptional Performance Recognition
• Credit Union Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education and Career Development
• Virginia529 College Savings Plan

Requires education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in computer science or related field and five (5) years of professional experience in networking/information technology.

Extreme network related training, or certifications preferred.

• Ability to work in all outdoor conditions (temperature and weather conditions).
• Subject to recall 24/7 to provide critical network and system support.
• The Network Architect is considered essential personnel.

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