Network Architect

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $100.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 15, 2025
Description Senior Level Network Architect to work within their cyber, OTSGP and arch group. They are creating a secure data communications link between the aggregator companies and their own Realtime grid network. They must have DER project experience setting up and designing a Network, firewall and cyber security technologies. Cisco, Palo and Data communications arch experience. Info for DER project....seeking a technical architect/SME to support a DER Network project. Duration: 2 years and would like to on-board someone within the month ASAP First deliverable is June 2026 (end of June) Location? Remote but may need to travel quarterly for meetings Responsibilities: Technical Architect/SME DER experience that has built a DER network at another Utility or driving designs and collaborating with. Understanding of SASE, Palo Alto, Firewalls Ability to take requirements and develop into a design. Security services knowledge Understand what is required to prevent an attack from the cloud. ester Lead (end of 2025) Skills Network engineering, Firewall, Router, Cisco routers, Paloalto, architecture, DER, DERMS, Smart Grid, Cisco switches, Routing, firewall arch Top Skills Details Network engineering,Firewall,Router,Cisco routers,Paloalto,architecture,DER,DERMS,Smart Grid Additional Skills & Qualifications Building infrastructure to allow third-party Distributed Energy Resource (DER) aggregators to connect to their network securely. This is a new initiative, as their current Utility Enterprise Network (EUN) does not allow direct internet access. The DER aggregators will combine various distributed energy sources (solar, wind, electric vehicle charging, etc.) and provide data on the status and generation of these resources. Looking for an experienced network architect who understands energy delivery architecture and security protocols to help design and implement this new network environment. The project is in the early planning stages, and internal teams have been working on the requirements, but they need someone to coordinate and validate the approach. The design phase is estimated to be an 18-month project, with the architect needed for the first 9 months. Open to considering candidates with experience in smart grid or utility network architecture, even if they don't have direct DER experience, as long as they understand network operations and security. The budget for the architect role is still to be determined, and TEKsystems will provide a proposal based on their market research. Experience Level Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $100.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.