Salary

$146,972.80 - $186,305.60 Annually

Location

98104, WA

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number

2024-23060

Department

KCIT - Information Technology

Division

Ops and Infrastructure

Opening Date

10/25/2024

Closing Date

11/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C19 : PROTEC17-Information Tech

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Integrations Network Architect specializing in network architecture to join our dynamic team. The Integrations Network Architect is to serve as the lead designer responsible for setting strategic direction, providing technical leadership and oversight, integrating new and emerging technologies into production, and defining roadmaps - for both net new deployments and the continuous improvement of KCIT's Network Services domain.

The role of this position is to create IT architecture & design solutions based on business requirements, industry trends, and technology options. The Integrations Network Architect will be responsible and accountable for the solution architecture in partnership with enterprise architects, domain architects, and engineering teams. The Integrations Network Architect will partner with the delivery teams for solution planning, delivery, detailed design and implemented solutions. Integrations Network Architects ensure the implemented solutions are consistent with the approved architecture. Integrations Network Architects communicate, mentor, and lead teams based on program or project needs for solution delivery. You will work with a team consisting of business partners, business and data analysts, solution architects, data architects, data and infrastructure engineers, quality engineers and other technical roles in an Agile delivery environment. Looking forward to knowing more about you and your experience as it relates to this work.

King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)
KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County. Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice, KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, communities and interested stakeholders. As the first-place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT is recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovation.

KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the region's most critical services. As the business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx

Job Duties

• Analyzes available assets (frameworks, reference architectures, etc.) to detect critical deficiencies and bridge the gap between the as-is architecture and the to-be architecture.
• Collaborate with other Solution Architects in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions on Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform platform.
• Work with vendors, architects, and lead engineers to define best practices and evolve next generation capabilities and features.
• Ensure compliance with information security policies and regulations.
• Design and engineer capabilities and features with the application engineer in mind, making adoption easy.
• Participate in all phases of multiple project initiatives, often concurrently, including requirements gathering and analysis, development, design, testing and production planning, reviewing and approving deliverables.
• Create functional diagrams, interface diagrams, and technical design specifications as related to the business and project requirements.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of network infrastructure and it components and improve system efficiency.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• 10+ years' professional Information Technology experience.
• 7+ years' hands-on architecture with broad IT discipline integration experience.
• Solid understanding of network technologies, application architecture, application and infrastructure security, and infrastructure architecture.
• High integrity, accountability, a positive attitude, and willingness to do what it takes to make the team successful.
• Team player, good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Creative, likes challenges.
• Experience with network onboarding and provisioning in cloud environments.
• Familiar with NIST - 171 security framework, Azure Defender, AWS security hub, Guardduty, Macie
• In-depth knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and best practices for secure network design and implementation.
• Familiarity with security regulations, standards, and compliance requirements for network environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking services like VPCs, Direct Connect, VPN gateways, transit gateways, network firewalls, and web application firewalls across AWS, Azure, and other major cloud providers.
• Strong understanding of network security controls, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring tools in the cloud.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with SD-WAN, SDN, and network automation tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in designing and implementing network solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Project management skills and experience leading IT projects from conception to completion.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCDP, CISSP) are a plus.

Supplemental Information

Hybrid Work
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of onsite work and telecommuting. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities . Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements . King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

Union
This position is represented by Protec17: Information Technology
Classification: Solutions Architect - 7309300

Work Schedule
The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but may require after hours work as needed. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Are you ready to APPLY!?

The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. A completed King County Application, Resume and Cover Letter a re required for consideration . Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.
Questions
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shannon Hoeper, shoeper @kingcounty.gov or 206-263-6957.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.