Network Architect Consultant - 26-05904

Network Architect -

Consultant Job Title:

Network Architect -

Consultant Location:

Columbia, South Carolina Duration:

12 Months Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Architect Consultant to support enterprise transportation network infrastructure, security operations, and connected transportation technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cisco networking, cybersecurity frameworks, traffic systems integration, and large-scale network architecture design. This role involves implementing and documenting network changes, supporting network security initiatives, responding to outages and incidents, and contributing to the design and optimization of transportation-related network systems. Key Responsibilities Network Architecture & Engineering Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure solutions Implement and document network configuration changes for assigned projects Provide regular status updates and weekly reports to network services leadership Support routing, switching, segmentation, and WAN technologies Participate in network security design and implementation initiatives Network Security & Incident Response Respond to network outages and security incidents Support implementation of network security controls and monitoring solutions Assist with cybersecurity compliance and risk mitigation initiatives Apply NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) standards and ITS security profiles Transportation Systems & Infrastructure Support transportation-related networking and integration technologies including: Traffic signal controllers Conflict monitors Traffic preemption devices Traffic sensors CCTV and video systems Connected vehicle technologies Support integration of networking applications within transportation infrastructure environments Required Technical Skills Networking & Infrastructure 5+ years of experience with: Transportation network design Enterprise networking Systems integration Network security implementation Strong expertise with: TCP/IP VLANs

MPLS VRF SNMP

Cisco SD-WAN Routing & Security Protocols Hands-on experience with:

EIGRP OSPF BGP

Experience with: Cisco FTD/FMC Cisco XDR Cisco Secure Access Cisco Secure Endpoint Cisco Network Analytics Cisco Client technologies Wireless & Connectivity Technologies Experience supporting: WiFi Cellular networks 4G/5G infrastructure Wireless roadway technologies (uRWB) Preferred Skills Experience with: Cisco Cyber Vision Cisco Catalyst Center Cisco ZTNA Education Bachelor's degree in: Computer Science Related technical field Equivalent work experience considered Preferred Certifications Cisco CCNP certification or higher preferred For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807 .