Network System Architect - 7/13/26

Smartsearchonline; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-paid Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cafeteria Plan

Paid Sick Leave

401K Plan

Credit Union Membership

Referral Bonus

Job summary

AZAD Technology Partners seeks a System Architect to provide support to the Unified Communications organization within the IT department, designing and maintaining Voice/VoIP systems for 24/7 availability. The assignment covers Internet/intranet networking, routers, switches, and related components.

The role is a 2+ year consultant position, remote based in Vancouver, WA, but candidates must reside in OR, WA, ID or MT. Hourly pay ranges from $60.00–$70.00, with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field preferred.
• 11+ years with a Bachelor's degree; 13+ with an Associate; 15+ without degree (10+ years Sr. Network Admin).
• Certifications may count for 1 year of experience.
• Experience in Computer/Information technology.
• MS Office proficiency (Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook).
• 10+ years in network components and maintenance; 5+ years in architecture, security; 10+ years LAN/WAN design including subnets and firewalls.
• 5+ years IP Trunk integration; VoIP transition and upgrades; Cisco Voice Gateways and SBC management.
• 5+ years VoIP‑related operation, performance, and planning; Voice/VoIP support in virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of Voice/VoIP systems to ensure 24/7 availability.
• Design, install, troubleshoot, and maintain facility networking connectivity.
• Support and design network infrastructure including routers and switches.

Skills

Office Suite

Communication skills

Networking concepts

VoIP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field

Applicable Bachelor's Degree with 11+ years

Applicable Associate Degree with 13+ years

No degree with 15+ years experience

Tools

Cisco Voice Gateways

SBC VoIP routers

Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Job description

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Join AZAD Technology Partners as a System Architect and provide support to the Unified Communications organization within the IT department at the facility. This assignment will support, assist, and design the facility's networking connectivity in an Internet/intranet environment. Network components such as routers, switches, sniffers are used to ensure a high performing infrastructure for application, web, mail and data activities. This assignment will lead the administration of the facility's Voice/VoIP systems, designing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the system to ensure a 24/7 availability.

This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is remote based in Vancouver, WA but must live in Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Montana. The hourly pay rate for this position (which includes a health and welfare fringe benefit of $5.09) is between $60.00 and $70.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology/Systems or closely-related STEM field is preferred
• With an Applicable Bachelor's Degree in applicable fields, 11 years of experience is required.
• With an Applicable Associate's Degree in applicable fields, 13 years of experience is required.
• Without a degree, 15 years of directly-related experience is required (10 years of that experience must be related Senior Network Administration experience).
• Applicable Certifications may count for 1 year of experience.
• Experience must include direct work experience in Computer/Information technology.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• 10+ years of experience with Network components, operation and maintenance concepts and methods
• 5+ years Network architecture principles, security principles, and concepts
• 10+ years of experience in LAN and WAN design principles and methods, including sub-nets, gateways, and firewalls
• 5+ years of experience with IP Trunk circuit integration
• 5+ years of experience in Transition and upgrading of network and VoIP integrated technologies
• 5+ years of experience in Configuration and change management of Cisco Voice Gateways, Session Border Controllers (SBC) VoIP routers
• Configuration or change management concepts
• 5+ years of experience in Network- VoIP integrated operation, performance, and planning
• 5+ years of experience in Voice and VoIP systems support in virtual environments
• Proficiency in various Network-based monitoring tools (e.g. RTMT, on VoIP network equipment where required
• Document VoIP and integrated Telecomm support activities.
• Evaluate SIP trunk performance data, local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to maintain sufficient availability of Voice and VoIP communications, and identify network-based problems impacting VoIP activity, or for disaster recovery purposes.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.

Preferred Skills:

• Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Identity Services Engine products
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager
• Cisco Call Manager and Collaboration products
• Familiarity with Cisco ISE
• Implementation of monitoring and automated security technologies
• Development of requirements for the acquisition of VoIP and Telecommunications hardware, software and services

AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.

AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.