Network Architect

Requirements

• 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 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 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 designing and managing specific network 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.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one of the following: a 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).