The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available.

Our client is seeking a Solution Architects in
Gaithersburg, MD.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements.
• Understand existing network standards and provide solutions based on the requirements.
• Develop, design, and deploy network LAN, WAN, and DC products.
• Coordinate with other product teams to ensure better integration across all platforms.
• Adhere to enterprise governance and review processes to deliver project goals and deliverables.
• Follow enterprise ITSM and CMDB processes.
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Update standard documents, RA, HLD, and LLD for all network-related solutions.
• Develop, monitor, and automate frameworks for all LAN, WAN, and DC products.
• Respond to incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and best practices to proactively enhance the organization's network.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards and assist in audit processes as needed.
• Ability to travel

Required Skills

• Proven experience in network routing and switching, with a strong understanding of fundamentals, multiple vendor technologies, and network design principles.
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Proficiency in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• SME-level skills in LAN, WAN, and DC technology.
• Knowledge around Agile PM Methodology
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They would like someone who is more of a go getter, fixer, and has a problem solving mind set. They will be doing ad hoc

• solutioning onsite and being an extra set of eyes to remedy onsite issues.

• They need to understand the architecture aspect. The technologies to focus on are Cisco, Zscaler, Palo Alto and Ruckus.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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