Job Description

OpenKyber's direct government client has an immediate need for Network Architect in Albany, NY. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Define and articulate the long-term vision for the organization's IT/OT network infrastructure, aligning it with transportation system goals, technological advancements, and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year network roadmap, identifying key initiatives, technology investments, and migration strategies.
• Conduct thorough assessments of existing network infrastructure, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Guide the design and architecture of highly available, scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions for diverse transportation systems (e.g., traffic management, ITS, ATMS).
• Create detailed network designs, including logical and physical topologies, IP addressing schemes, routing protocols, and Quality of Service (QoS) policies.
• Design network segmentation strategies to isolate critical OT systems from IT networks, enhancing security and operational integrity.
• Architect solutions for IT/OT convergence, ensuring seamless and secure data exchange between different operational domains.
• Evaluate and select appropriate network hardware, software, and services from various vendors.

• Establish and enforce robust network security policies and procedures across both IT and OT environments, adhering to industry?s best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST).
• Design and implement security controls, including firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, network access control (NAC), and encryption.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and penetration testing of network infrastructure.
• Ensure network designs comply with relevant cybersecurity standards and contribute to overall system resilience.
• Support internal and external audits related to network security and compliance.

• Ensure the optimal performance, availability, and reliability of all network components and services critical to transportation operations.
• Develop and implement network monitoring strategies, utilizing tools to track performance metrics, identify anomalies, and proactively address potential issues.
• Troubleshoot complex network problems, often under pressure, to minimize downtime and impact on transportation services.
• Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrastructure.

• Stay at the forefront of emerging network technologies and trends relevant to transportation, such as 5G, IoT, AI/ML for network analytics, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), and cloud networking.
• Research, evaluate, and pilot new technologies to enhance network capabilities, efficiency, and security.
• Champion innovation and drive the adoption of advanced network solutions that can improve transportation system management and operations.

• Guide network-related projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, OT engineers, system integrators, cybersecurity teams, business teams, and external vendors.
• Provide technical guidance, and mentorship to network engineering teams.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee the implementation of vendor solutions.

• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date network documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration details, operational procedures, and security policies.
• Develop and deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to relevant personnel.

For applications and inquiries, contact:hirings@openkyber.com

• Designs and implements computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning.
• Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.
• 84 months of experience in IT and OT networking including networking protocols (routing, switching and wireless protocols); enterprise-grade network hardware (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet); network security principles and technologies; wireless networking technologies; and network monitoring and troubleshooting
• 84 months of experience in designing and managing complex IT and OT networks within the transportation sector such as adaptive traffic signal control; safety and reliability standards; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
• 72 months of experience in architecting and implementing solutions that integrate IT and OT environments addressing IT/OT Convergence challenges; and real-time data processing and management
• 72 months of experience in designing and managing specific networks needs of transportation sector technologies such as adaptive traffic signal control; safety and reliability standards; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
• 60 months of experience with IT and OT Network operational support including incident response and root cause analysis.
• 60 months of experience with Cybersecurity specific to IT/OT Convergence including implementation of layered security approaches; compliance with regulations and standards; and zero-trust architecture and implementation.
• 60 months of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (business, technical and security); and, producing both written and verbal communication articulating secure networking concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• MUST hold at least one of these:
  • Bachelor?s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a closely related field
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Enterprise Infrastructure, Security, or Service Provider
  • Vendor-specific advanced certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer - PCNSE
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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