Network Administrator

Role: Network Architect

Location: Onsite/Remote - 4050 Esplanade Way Tallahassee FL 32399 United States

Type: Contract (Long term)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field. Work experience can be substituted for education on a yearly basis (in addition to experience requirements).
• A minimum of seven (7) years of IT work experience in a Microsoft Azure environment.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience with cloud infrastructure projects.
• Two (2) or more years of experience with migrations and system optimizations.
• Proven expertise in network planning, architecture design, engineering (hardware and software), and optimization.
• Experience with cloud networking principles and technologies, including hybrid cloud connectivity and network virtualization.
• Experience migrating on-premises systems to Azure, including virtual machines, file shares, and applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Azure Files.
• Experience with Azure networking, including ExpressRoute and Virtual Networks (VNETs). Strong understanding of network architecture, traffic routing, and firewalls.
• Experience with cloud storage solutions and long-term archival strategies.
• Familiarity with data validation, integrity checks, and permissions audits during migrations.
• Knowledge of security measures like encryption, MFA, conditional access policies, and access controls.
• Experience designing and testing disaster recovery plans, including RPO and RTO objectives.
• Familiarity with backup solutions and their integration with Azure environments. Experience with Azure Monitor, setting up alerts, and ensuring resource optimization. Knowledge of auto-scaling and performance tuning for cloud environments.
• Strong documentation skills for creating technical plans, diagrams, and how-to guides.
• Ability to collaborate with a team and communicate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for addressing migration challenges and system issues.

Certifications

• The following certifications are optional, but preferred:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Technical Understanding

• Deep understanding of network protocols, architectures, and technologies, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and security.
• Knowledge of cloud networking concepts, such as virtual private clouds (VPCs), network security groups, and load balancing.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and techniques for performance analysis and troubleshooting.
• Extensive knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and their application in high-speed routing environments.
• Experience designing and implementing high-speed network connections between geographically dispersed data centers.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud networking concepts, services, and tools, including: Virtual Networks (VNets) and Subnets.
• Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Application Security Groups (ASGs).
• Load Balancers (Standard and Internal) and Application Gateways.
• Azure ExpressRoute and VPN Gateways for hybrid connectivity.
• Azure Firewall and Azure DDoS Protection.
• Experience with on-premise data center networking technologies, including:
• Network virtualization technologies (e.g., VLANs, VXLANs).
• Data center switching and routing architectures.
• Storage Area Networks (SANs) and Network Attached Storage (NAS).

About Seneca Resources:

Seneca Resources is a client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Texas that service clients throughout the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.