The worker will provide analysis of complex network and cloud server systems; and develop long-term strategies to improve the overall performance of these systems. Work involves assessing existing roadmaps and strategies; assessing organization of operational and project teams; establishing a strategic plan with goals and objectives along with tools to measure progress in meeting goals; leading activities to plan and design network and cloud architecture; developing policies and procedures; preparing budget recommendations; and evaluating potential network enhancements. Reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Leads projects and works closely with a diverse group of professional and technical employees.

Worker will perform these tasks:
• Responsible for developing short and long-term strategic plans to ensure network and server capacity, reliability, scalability, and security needs are met now and into the future.
• Works with a team of Information Technology professionals; Leads the creation and delivery of solutions as a Subject Matter Expert; Provides expert guidance to the team on new solutions and designs.
• Conducts research and recommends changes in services, products, protocols and standards to support development efforts and network procurements.
• Reviews proposed solutions to ensure the delivery of a quality product or service to the customers.
• Subject matter expert who acts as liaison between the project user community and IT. Work with client managers to supply proposals and solutions that meet the client's specific needs.
• Review current state architecture for the IT network and cloud server environments and develops recommendations to improve the security, resiliency, and performance of these systems.
• Engages with third-party vendors and leads, directs, and utilizes knowledge on best practices in areas related to networking, cloud servers, and telecommunications.
• Establishes priorities for maintenance, design, development, and analysis of complex network systems.
• Perform current state and future state network service mapping, conducts gap analysis, estimates and plans delivery milestones, communicate plans and progress, and leads cross-department development meetings.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The workers' responsibilities and skills must include:
WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS (Required)
• Communicate effectively
• Project management methodologies
• Systems development using analysis, design and documentation methodologies
• Strong collaboration and partnering skills
• Ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions
• Layer 1, 2, and 3 network technologies
• WAN and SDWAN communication technologies
• Cloud server environments
• Wireless communication technologies
• Business practices of the applicable industry
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Oral and written communication to convey complex and highly technical information to a diverse audience

Minimum (Required): insert specific minimum skills for this Contract Position)
Years
Skills/Experience
4
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with major coursework in information systems, computer science, or a related field.
8
Network/Cloud operations, network/cloud projects, and/or related IT activities

Preferred (Optional): insert specific preferred skills for this Contract Position)
Years
Skills/Experience
4
Public sector experience (Federal, State, or Local Government)

Required Skills : The workers' responsibilities and skills must include: WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS (Required) • Communicate effectively • Project management methodologies • Systems development using analysis, design and documentation methodologies • Strong collaboration and partnering skills • Ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions • Layer 1, 2, and 3 network technologies • WAN and SDWAN communication technologies • Cloud server environments • Wireless communication technologies • Business practices of the applicable industry • Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others • Maintaining a safe working environment • Oral and written communication to convey complex and highly technical information to a diverse audiencePublic sector experience (Federal, State, or Local Government)
Background Check :Yes
Notes :
Selling points for candidate :Public sector experience (Federal, State, or Local Government)
Project Verification Info :
Candidate must be your W2 Employee :No
Exclusive to Apex :No
Face to face interview required :Yes
Candidate must be local :Yes
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
Interview times set :Yes
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