JOB DESCRIPTION:

Network Architect (IoT/Traffic Te chnology)

Long-Term contract

The worker will perform highly advanced traffic systems analysis and development in support of the Traffic Technology program. Work involves leading activities associated with traffic control technology systems, planning, designing, and integrating integrated traffic control systems; designing, installing, and monitoring traffic technology systems; monitoring and analyzing existing hardware and software in the support of traffic systems; developing policies and procedures; preparing budget recommendations; and evaluating potential traffic system enhancements. Reports to the Traffic Technology lead Worker. Leads projects and works closely with a diverse group of professional and technical employees.

Worker will perform these tasks:

x Perform current state and future state traffic service mapping, conducts gap analysis, estimates and plans delivery milestones, communicate plans and progress, and leads cross-department development meetings.

x Leads the creation and delivery of solutions as a Subject Matter Expert; Provides expert guidance to the team on new solutions and designs

x Reviews proposed solutions to ensure the delivery of a quality product or service to the client.

x 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.

x Manages third-party vendor and leads, directs, and utilizes knowledge on best practices in areas related to traffic networking, data, traffic device hardware, and traffic applications.

x Evaluates traffic technologies for potential acquisition and directs the evaluation of various hardware and software resources to identify strengths, weaknesses, and potential benefits to the agency.

x Manages and establishes priorities for maintenance, design, development, and analysis of entire traffic systems.

x Conducts and recommends changes in services, products, protocols, and standards to support development efforts and traffic procurements.

x Analyzes and manipulates traffic system and application data to review performance, draw unique insights, execute data-driven decisions, and communicate complex data in a concise manner to stakeholders and management.

x Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills : Additional information provided to assist vendor with identifying staff resource that would be a good fit for this role. • TxDOT currently has a team of (5) personnel managing the Traffic Technology program: o Typical traffic technology experience being sought after: switches, routers, IoT devices, traffic cameras, traffic field devices, Dynamic message signs, traffic signals, cellular networking (traffic devices connected to these modems) o Experience can include: hands on experience designing or managing traffic network/devices, AND/OR designing and managing traditional IT network (Cisco equipment) o Candidate should have experience as solution engineer, network architect, product selection, network design o Strong preference to hire within Texas. If strong candidates is outside of Texas, might be considered. o Experience with other DOT environments is preferred.
Background Check :Yes
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Project Verification Info :
Candidate must be your W2 Employee :No
Exclusive to Apex :Yes
Face to face interview required :No
Candidate must be local :No
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
Interview times set :Yes
Type of project :Architecture/Design
Master Job Title :Architect: Infrastructure
Branch Code :Austin