Network Architect 4 - Richmond, VA (Hybrid-3 days Onsite Required)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Training and professional development assistance

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Network Architect to design and configure networks in Richmond, VA. The role requires 7+ years of experience in LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless network design, ensuring secure architecture, and maintaining documentation.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days onsite. The offered salary is $90K-100K annually, and applicants must be U.S. citizens or Green card holders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless network design and administration.
• 7+ years of experience ensuring secure, high-performing network architecture.
• 7+ years of experience maintaining network documentation and diagrams.
• 7+ years of experience analyzing network traffic, performance, and usage trends.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure).

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and configure LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.
• Ensure network architecture meets organizational security and performance requirements.
• Monitor network performance using tools and dashboards.
• Maintain network documentation (topology diagrams, IP address schemes, configurations).
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues.
• Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for escalated network problems.
• Collaborate with helpdesk and system administrators for cross-functional issues.
• Analyze network traffic and usage trends.
• Recommend upgrades or changes to improve performance and scalability.
• Plan for future growth and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain network disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure redundancy and failover mechanisms are in place.
• Maintain accurate records of network configurations and changes.
• Prepare reports on network health, incidents, and performance metrics.

Skills

7+ years of experience with LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless network design and administration.

7+ years of experience ensuring secure, high-performing network architecture.

7+ years of experience maintaining network documentation and diagrams.

7+ years of experience analyzing network traffic, performance, and usage trends.

5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure).

7+ years of experience preparing network health, incident, and performance reports.

5+ years of experience supporting and managing server infrastructure.

Job description

Network Architect

Job ID: 800213

Dept of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is seeking a Network Architect.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and configure LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.
• Ensure network architecture meets organizational security and performance requirements.
• Monitor network performance using tools and dashboards.
• Maintain network documentation (topology diagrams, IP address schemes, configurations).
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues.
• Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for escalated network problems.
• Collaborate with helpdesk and system administrators for cross-functional issues.
• Analyze network traffic and usage trends.
• Recommend upgrades or changes to improve performance and scalability.
• Plan for future growth and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain network disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure redundancy and failover mechanisms are in place.
• Maintain accurate records of network configurations and changes.
• Prepare reports on network health, incidents, and performance metrics.

Required/Desired Skills

• 7+ years of experience with LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless network design and administration.
• 7+ years of experience ensuring secure, high-performing network architecture.
• 7+ years of experience maintaining network documentation and diagrams.
• 7+ years of experience analyzing network traffic, performance, and usage trends.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure).
• 7+ years of experience preparing network health, incident, and performance reports.
• 5+ years of experience supporting and managing server infrastructure (desired not required).

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid-3 days Onsite Required)

Salary: $90K-100K/A with benefits

US Citizenship or Green card holder

YSI is an Equal Opportunity 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.