Neos is a leading Austin-based IT Staffing and Consulting firm, and was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Austin.

Neos is seeking a Network Architect for a long-term contract with our client in Austin, TX.

*****CANDIDATES MUST BE IN AUSTIN AND WORK ONSITE 4-5 TIMES PER WEEK ******

Overview:

Serve as a Traffic Technology Network Architect to create network solutions for new traffic technology systems, perform network incident support, develop enhancements for large-scale cellular networks, review new broadband communication technologies/hardware/software, develop policies and procedures, and evaluate potential traffic network enhancements.

• The worker will perform highly advanced traffic network analysis and network architecture in support of the TxDOT Traffic Technology program.
• Work involves leading activities associated with traffic control technology systems, planning, designing, and integrating integrated traffic control systems; designing, installing, and monitoring traffic technology network systems; monitoring and analyzing existing hardware and software in the support of traffic
• network; developing policies and procedures; preparing budget recommendations; and evaluating potential traffic network enhancements.
• Reports to the Infrastructure Traffic Supervisor. Leads projects and works closely
• with a diverse group of professional and technical employees.
• Leads the creation and delivery of network solutions as a Subject Matter Expert; Provides expert guidance to the team on new network solutions and designs
• Reviews proposed solutions to ensure the delivery of a quality product or service to the client.
• Subject matter expert who acts as liaison between the project user community and IT. Work with client managers to supply proposals and solutions that meet the client’s specific needs.
• Manages third-party vendor and leads, directs, and utilizes knowledge on best practices in areas related to traffic networking, data, traffic device hardware, and traffic applications.
• Evaluates traffic technologies for potential acquisition and directs the evaluation of various hardware and software resources to identify strengths, weaknesses, and potential benefits to the agency.
• Manages and establishes priorities for maintenance, design, development, and analysis of traffic network systems.

Minimum Yrs of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• 8 Years +: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with major coursework in engineering, information systems, computer science, data processing, or a related field
• 8 Years + :Project development for engineering projects/systems and/or information technology applications/systems

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 2 Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• 4 Network equipment: Firewalls, Routers, Switches
• 2 Traffic Technology or Internet of Things (IoT) experience
• 4 Public sector experience (Federal, State, or Local Government)
• 4 Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to large groups