Network Architect

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Leawood, KS that is looking for a highly skilled Network Architect to play a key role in their cloud migration journey to Microsoft Azure. As a Network Architect, you will leverage your expertise in network design, security, and disaster recovery to design, implement, and manage our secure and scalable Azure network environment. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive disaster recovery strategy to ensure business continuity in the event of an outage. Responsibilities:

• Design, architect, and implement secure and scalable Azure Virtual Networks (VNETs)
• Configure network security groups (NSGs) to enforce network access control
• Design and implement Azure traffic routing solutions, such as Azure Route Table and Azure Load Balancer
• Integrate on-premises network infrastructure with Azure using Azure ExpressRoute or VPN Gateway
• Migrate existing network workloads to Azure
• Develop and implement a comprehensive disaster recovery strategy for the Azure environment
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and drills
• Document network designs, configurations, and procedures
• Stay up-to-date on the latest Azure networking technologies and best practices
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in network design, implementation, and administration
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure networking services, including VNETs, NSGs, Route Tables, and Load Balancers
• Experience with on-premises network infrastructure technologies, such as Cisco and firewalls
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and execution
• Strong understanding of network security principles
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Certified Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) or equivalent certification
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
• Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell or Python
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.