Job Description

Job Overview: Solutions Architect

Location: KPMG - Miami, FL, United States

Hourly Rate: $93 - $111 (USD)

Position Availability: 1 remaining

Role Summary

The Solutions Architect will play a key role in designing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's network infrastructure. This role emphasizes creating secure, scalable, and efficient network systems while ensuring their ongoing reliability and performance. The individual will actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver network solutions aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Design and Implementation
   • Design and deploy robust, scalable, and secure network architectures.
   • Configure and manage network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
   • Continuously monitor, test, and troubleshoot network systems to ensure stability and performance.
2. Maintenance and Support
   • Proactively administer and maintain the network infrastructure for optimized performance.
   • Monitor availability and performance metrics, implementing necessary updates or repairs.
   • Provide expert-level technical support to resolve complex network issues in partnership with other IT team members.
3. Security Management
   • Implement security protocols to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of network systems.
   • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, implementing strategies to mitigate risks.
4. Documentation and Reporting
   • Maintain thorough documentation of network configurations, processes, and changes.
   • Prepare detailed reports on network performance, incidents, and strategic projects for management review.
5. Collaboration and Communication
   • Work closely with IT colleagues, including systems administrators, security professionals, and developers, to ensure seamless integration of network services.
   • Clearly communicate technical issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience with network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and VLANs.
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools and technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security practices and tools, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.

Desired Skills

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in network monitoring and assessment.
• Deeper expertise in TCP/IP networking.

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