Network Architect

Position: Senior Network Architect
Duration: 2 years
Remote Work
Special Requirements:
The consultant will perform all functions in a fully remote capacity and primarily within the hours of 4:00 am – 1:00 pm PST, Monday through Friday.
Additionally, the consultant will be required to be on-call after-hours, weekends, and holidays in the event of critical application/service outage.
Please also confirm acceptance of the early working hours and on-call requirements.

Project Scope
CalPERS’ Investment Office requires a senior technology specialist to support its existing enterprise network technologies and the architecture, design, implementation, and support of existing and new cloud solutions.
The candidate must have advanced network routing and switching expertise, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco DNAC, and Cisco FTD firewalls, and a strong background supporting complex enterprise network environments.
Deliverable 1: Network Design and Support
Provide network design and support for the Investment Office’s on-premises-to-cloud solutions, enterprise network engineering, maintenance, operations, and knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities include:
Support BlackRock Aladdin cloud connectivity and network connectivity for Charles River, Bloomberg, and State Street Bank.
Resolve incidents, monitor performance, and plan/design future cloud network solutions.
Implement automated monitoring, alerting, and failover across core connectivity infrastructure.
Provide Level III enterprise network support and contribute to SDN, SD-WAN, and NFV planning and design.
Maintain firewalls, F5 load balancing, Infoblox IP management, VPN/site-to-site VPN, and wireless networking.
Support Cacti, SolarWinds, Access Control Server, SecureCRT, Cyclades, and Gigamon technologies.
Document critical incidents and resolutions, maintain project documentation, and provide regular knowledge transfer to State personnel.