• Evaluate and recommend network architecture solutions based on performance, stability, availability, cost-efficiency, and development requirements needed to support new applications and the users in 9-1-1 call taking and dispatch environment.
• Work with vendor(s) and project manager(s) to develop, review, and update network architecture standards related to the overall system architecture and LAN/WAN design.
• Collaborate with and advise colleagues on policies and procedures, 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 and use cases to ensure the design and delivery of network LAN/WAN architecture that conforms to application and user requirements.
• Assist program team with the design, procurement, testing, cutover, and reporting activities.
• Develop and coordinate system lifecycle management with IT Services including developing or reviewing asset configuration and security for network system.
• Manage the implementation and execution of the requirements management process, including elicitation and verification.
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience at senior level as an audio/telephony systems SME.
• Network Design and Architecture:
• Topology Design: Ability to design network topologies based on organizational requirements.
• Scalability Planning: Designing networks that can scale with organizational growth.
• Routing Protocols: Proficiency in protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP .
• Switching Protocols: Knowledge of VLANs, STP, and other switching technologies.
• Understanding of TCP/IP: In-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
• Subnetting and IP Addressing: Ability to design and implement IP addressing
• Diagnostic Tools: Utilizing tools like ping, traceroute, and network analyzers.
• Problem Resolution: Efficiently identifying and resolving network issues.
• Ethernet, VLANs, and STP: Deep understanding of Ethernet technologies.
• IPv6 Implementation: Knowledge of IPv6 and its implementation.
• Network Documentation: Maintaining comprehensive network documentation.
• Report Generation: Creating reports on network performance and incidents.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a particular technical and/or business application, product, platform, methodology.