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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

- Research, evaluate and recommend network architecture solutions based on performance, stability, availability, cost- efficiency, and development requirements needed to support new applications and the users.- Work with vendor(s) and project manager(s) to develop, review, and update network architecture standards and documentation related to the overall system architecture and LAN/WAN design; collaborate with and advise colleagues on policies and procedures, technical problem resolution, and best practices for network infrastructure design and implementation.- Configure and install Cisco Switches (3750, 3650, 3850, 4500, etc.) for replacements or new sites. - Manages, upgrade and maintenance Monitoring systems (ExtraHop, PRTG, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco SmartNet Total Care, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ACS, SolarWinds NetFlow).- Administration, upgrading and working knowledge of Cisco Wireless LAN along with security concepts.- Upgrade, manage and configure Citrix NetScaler ADC for Load Balancing.- Some administration, monitoring and working knowledge of VMware and related technologies (vCenter).- Implementation, administration and working knowledge of Windows DNS, Cisco Prime IP Express DHCP & Infoblox. - Assisting team in Backup data center configurations and installs of network equipment.- Assist multiple areas (Lab, Engineering, Imaging, Security, etc.) with connecting different systems to the production network to maintain or monitor those systems.- Handled tickets opened in ServiceNow.

Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States

- Research, evaluate and recommend network architecture solutions based on performance, stability, availability, cost- efficiency, and development requirements needed to support new applications and the users.- Work with vendor(s) and project manager(s) to develop, review, and update network architecture standards and documentation related to the overall system architecture and LAN/WAN design; collaborate with and advise colleagues on policies and procedures, technical problem resolution, and best practices for network infrastructure design and implementation.- Consult with and advise users of various technology infrastructure designs and architecture models; generate conceptual, logical, and physical network architectures, test plans, requirements, use cases, interface control documents, and risk assessments to ensure the design and delivery of network LAN/WAN architecture that conform to application and user requirements.- Project Management of different technology upgrades (ex. IP Address Changes for different systems).- Assist project management with the design, procurement, installation, testing, cutover, and reporting activities.- Develop and coordinate system lifecycle management including developing or reviewing asset, configuration, change, and security for network system.- Troubleshoot complex network and hardware problems.- Research and analyze significant and complex network problems; and perform special projects and initiatives as assigned.- Advanced skills in planning, designing and troubleshooting complex security environments.- Experience in designing and implementing perimeter security solutions.- Implementation, management, upgrade and working knowledge of Check Point Firewall as well as the Site-to-Site VPNs, IPS/IDS, etc. in the Checkpoint console.- Working knowledge of Network Security (LAN/WAN, Wireless, Desktop, etc.).- Administration and working knowledge of Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop Farm environment.