Network Architect

Duke Energy Corporation

<div><strong>Client: Utilities Company</strong></div><div><strong>Position: Network Architect</strong></div><div><strong>Term:&nbsp;Contract 6-months 9/22/2025 - 3/20/2026</strong></div><div><strong>Pay: $70-$72/Hr </strong></div><div><strong>Work Authorization: MUST BE USC OR GC</strong></div><div><strong>Location:&nbsp;Must be onsite 4 days a week Tampa, FL</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Scope:</strong>&nbsp;The Network Architect participates in network and security design, configuration, and testing activities for data center moves. The individual on this role must have strong skills in designing and building networks for data centers.</div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><div><strong>Experience</strong></div><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in network architecture</li><li>Knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP).</li><li>Experience in designing and implementing network security solutions in critical infrastructure</li><li>Certification - Preferred - Such as CISSP, CCNA, or CCNP</li><li>Understanding of compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, NERC CIP, ISO 27001).</li><li>Knowledge of network segmentation, DMZ architecture, and zero-trust security models.</li></ul><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Support the design for the migration of Identity Services Engine (ISE) to the new data center.</li><li>Design network connectivity to support AWS Connect and interfaces with our internal systems.</li><li>Support migrations of Call Center systems to the new data center.&nbsp;Architect and create the migration plans for network components.</li><li>Lead the architecture and design of enterprise projects, initiatives solutions and proof-of-concept while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, affiliates, and business units to implement and support existing and future solutions.</li><li>Support efforts for Network Segmentation and NAC.</li></ul><div><br></div>