Network Security Architecture Consultant

As a Consultant IT, in this role you will design and implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), SDWAN, Network Security, Voice, and data networks Architecture and Design. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. Research and recommend network hardware and software. Design, analyze, plan, and modify Baxter networks and network components supporting data, voice, and/or audio communication activities. Prepare the analysis of short/long term network security routing and switching capacity needs. Conduct network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies, as well as internal studies of network performance and traffic analysis. Evaluate new technology. Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provide information for hardware and software selection and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conduct testing of network systems, firewalls, and cloud security. Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, cloud security (ie Cisco, Fortinet, ZScaler) etc. Evaluate and report on new network technologies to enhance network capabilities. Create new automation to streamline network device deployments and reduce repetitive nonvalue deployments. Develop Automation and scripts to monitor network faults and selfheal issues to prevent business impacting network outages. Knowledge and experience with Cisco routers, Aruba SDWAN, MPLS and Flex VPN. Deep understanding of wireless technology, performing site surveys, and analyzing the location of wireless access points for the best coverage. In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and communications protocols. Lead engineering team in documentation, testing, implementation, and ongoing support for our complex secured network systems.