Network Architect , 06 Months, Richmond, VA , Client: State of Virginia
Kiran Abhavannagari
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Title: Network Architect
Location: Richmond, VA
Duration : 06 Months
Client : State of Virginia
Job Description:
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking an architect to join the VDOT Enterprise Architecture team. This individual will work with key members focusing on strategic planning, design, and the long-term vision, ensuring network solutions align with the organization. All computer networks need to be configured in such a way that all end users can securely and efficiently access the applications, data, and tools, this also involves implementing the network to meet rigorous security standards alongside installing and configuring hardware elements. Candidates must be able to provide documentation throughout the design and deployment process as a reference for future network enhancements or maintenance. Provide overall technology guidance, road maps, principles, standards, and best practices around networking
Responsibilities
- Document comprehensive network designs that integrate multiple network technologies, such as LANs, WANs, wireless networks, and VPNs, to support the organization’s business operations and communication needs.
- Cloud centric network design, including multi-tenant, multi-region (intra US) deployments and multi-vendor technologies across IaaS, PaaS and SaaS tiers
- Data centric network design for efficient data transfers within the agency and across agencies and with other business partners and public or otherwise external data sources
- Incorporate network solutioning with our emerging Cloud FinOps practice to support cost analysis and cost modeling for networking related cost
- Design and document the entire network implementation process
- Monitoring network performance and taking follow-up steps to resolve latency issues and security concerns
- Creating documentation throughout the design and deployment process for future reference
- Develop patterns and standards for all network designs
- The ability to analyze data traffic and system performance to determine future upgrades.
- Work with our IT staff and thirds-party equipment and software vendors to ensure the network needs are met.
- Research new technologies and solutions, and asses new technologies for adoption
- Define multisite network operations and software applications.
- Train, mentor, and transfer skills to the extended team.
- Works on highly complex projects that require in-depth knowledge across multiple specialized architecture domains and networking layers.
- Aligns architecture strategy with business goals.
- Defines, explains, and advocates technology strategy.
Skills:
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Skill |
Required / Desired |
Amount |
of Experience |
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Experience in technical design and architecture around network equipment and network software systems. |
Required |
10 |
Years |
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Experience in design, build and maintain multi-tier networks |
Required |
6 |
Years |
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Experience in handling issues that arise with large networks, prioritize network security and compliance, understanding security protocols, firewalls, |
Required |
10 |
Years |
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Advanced Network Design and Architecture planning, proficiency in Network Simulation and Modeling Tools Network Security Frameworks and Best Practices |
Required |
6 |
Years |
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Conduct site assessment of current remote site WAN/LAN/WLAN environments, identifying network problem areas and develop hierarchical based network des |
Required |
6 |
Years |
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Experience with Project data and documentation tools & experience with developing network design documentations and presentations using VISIO |
Required |
10 |
Years |
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Designed and implemented multiple global Azure cloud solutions to support revenue generation. Worked to move key servers to cloud based services like |
Required |
5 |
Years |
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Network Security Frameworks and Best Practices, Cloud Networking and Virtualization Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructure and Protocol |
Required |
10 |
Years |
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Kiran Abhavannagari
Hi,
Please find my direct client job requirement for your consideration.
Title: AI Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA
Duration : 06 Months
Client : State of Virginia
Job Description:
**local candidates strongly preferred
**candidate must be able to come to Mechanicsville, VA to pick up laptop
VDOT is seeking an AI Engineer IV to implement, maintain, and manage cloud infrastructure for AI in Azure, as well
as configure/maintain monitoring, IaC, and CI/CD for these resources.
Requirements:
- Experience providing guidance on the implementation of AI resources in Azure, and experience implementing, maintaining, and monitoring those resources.
- Experience performing regular patching and updates to ensure system security and stability.
- Experience overseeing backup operations and recovery processes in mission-critical environments.
- Experience planning & executing cloud migrations, and moving workloads from on-premises to the cloud.
- Comfortable working in an environment that utilizes multiple frameworks/technologies, including .NET, Java, SQL, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and more.
- Experience providing support and troubleshooting issues for production applications.
- Experience working with security tools such as Tenable to manage vulnerability remediation, etc.
- Experience with tools like SCCM & SCOM for automated patch management & deployment.
- Experience crafting disaster recovery (DR) plans to ensure minimal downtime and prevent data loss.
- Strong networking knowledge - including understanding OSI layer functionality and network protocols.
Nice-to-haves:
- Microsoft-focused certifications, such as: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer Associate, etc.
- Networking-focused certifications, such as: Network+, CCNA, etc.
Skills:
|
Skill |
Required / Desired |
Amount |
of Experience |
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Experience providing guidance on the implementation of AI resources in Azure, and experience implementing, maintaining, and monitoring those resources |
Required |
3 |
Years |
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Experience with implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Azure environments. |
Required |
8 |
Years |
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Experience performing regular patching and updates to ensure system security and stability. |
Required |
10 |
Years |
|
Experience overseeing backup operations and recovery processes in mission-critical environments. |
Required |
10 |
Years |
|
Experience planning & executing cloud migrations, and moving workloads from on-premises to the cloud. |
Required |
10 |
Years |
|
Experience providing support and troubleshooting issues for production applications. |
Required |
10 |
Years |
|
Experience with tools like SCCM & SCOM for automated patch management & deployment. |
Required |
10 |
Years |
Kiran Abhavannagari
Hi,
Please find my direct client job requirement for your consideration.
Title: Business Analyst (PBM)
Location: Raleigh, NC
Duration : 06 Months
Client : State of North Carolina
Job Description:
- The PBM Business Integration Specialist will serve as a member of the DHHS Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Program within Pharmacy Business space. The PBM Business Integration Specialist will provide expertise and business support to the Pharmacy and Ancillary Services Business Unit in the development and implementation of the Medicaid Enterprise Modular Pharmacy Business Management (PBM) Solution. The PBM Business Integration Specialist, as a Business Subject Matter Expert, will assist the Department to on-board the PBM vendor, serve as a business stakeholder, and represent the Pharmacy Business Unit in the implementation of the complex and innovative PBM Solution.
- The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as the subject matter expert and content lead in collaboration with the Pharmacy Business team for Clinical policies and Prior Authorizations, Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and pharmacy lock-in related processes, Behavioral health, and A+ kids, Preferred Drug List (PDL) and Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP), and Physicians Administered Drug Program (PADP) related to the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP).
- The Pharmacy team needs a Business Integration Specialist who is dedicated to the PBM Module Implementation and can focus on these work streams as they relate to implementation of the new PBM, in collaboration with the existing pharmacy team.
- Knowledge of Medicaid Pharmacy Benefits Management processes, intended outcomes, and pain points is essential.
- This position will actively work with the Pharmacy Business team to define and provide the business support in completing the business process documents, Business use cases, Business case scenarios, user acceptance test case scenarios, and documentation in relation to Medicaid initiatives and strategic goals. This position may require interacting with the NC Medicaid Business Information Analytics Office, DHHS Data Office, Information Technology Division, Privacy and Security Office, Policy Office, General Counsel, Office of Procurement, Contracts and Grants, among others.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Supports one or more Pharmacy business process areas, including.
- Clinical policies and Prior Authorizations.
- Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and pharmacy lock-in related processes
- Behavioral health, and A+ kids.
- Preferred Drug List (PDL) and Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP)
- Physicians Administered Drug Program (PADP) related to the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP)
- Supports cross-functional activities that provide effective oversight of Medicaid Programs.
- Collaborates and communicates with the PBM Business stakeholders (Product Managers, Product Owners, Business Leads.)
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the business needs across functions and business segments in healthcare that meet departmental goals.
- Ability to research and recommend the development and implementation of business initiatives of the product enhancements.
- Provides feedback and input to senior level decision-makers to develop long-range strategic alternatives for business solutions.
- Preferred to have experience with Medicaid, managed care, and Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) operations. areas.
- Prior experience with Medicaid applications and preferably across Pharmacy Functional Areas.
- Communicate with the business owner needs and help translate them into detailed and actionable requirements as needed.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
- Supporting the product lifecycle from conception through implementation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
In addition, the Pharmacy Business Integration Specialist is responsible in supporting the Business Management space to achieve successful development of the Pharmacy Benefit Management Solution in support of the Medicaid program. The Business Integration Specialist will work collaboratively with the Business owner and the rest of the business team to develop the strategy behind how each MES module will support the business requirements definition as well translation and specification of all functional requirements.
Skills:
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Skill |
Required / Desired |
Amount |
of Experience |
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Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy, B.S. or Doctor of Pharmacy degree |
Required |
|
|
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Registered Pharmacist with a valid (active) and unrestricted Pharmacist license |
Required |
3 |
Years |
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Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina or the ability to receive the North Carolina license to practice Pharmacy within 90 days |
Required |
|
|
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Understanding of pharmacy lines of business: retail, long term care, home infusion, mail order, specialty, institutional |
Required |
3 |
Years |
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Skills to handle multiple priorities and manage communications professionally to achieve issue resolution with customers, employees, or management |
Required |
3 |
Years |
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Knowledge of the Medicaid Pharmacy (PBM) processes, roles, and intended outcomes |
Required |
3 |
Years |
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Drug information skills |
Required |
3 |
Years |
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Experience in ensuring with all applicable policies and procedures. |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Knowledge of the Enterprise IT Systems integration principle and associated change management best practices |
Desired |
1 |
Years |
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Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, and function in a fast passed moving constantly changing, deadline-driven environment |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe software |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Experience in reviewing and providing feedback and input to senior level decision-makers to develop long-range strategic alternatives for business sol |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Experience working in a combination of business analysis. Product management, project management, and or software application development |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail with specific experience developing, editing, and presenting summaries, reports, and complex in |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Proven experience and working knowledge of the agile development methodologies, environment and tools |
Highly desired |
2 |
Years |
|
Experience handling HIPPA and PII data |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Managed care knowledge or experience |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Medicaid program knowledge or related Healthcare Information experience |
Required |
3 |
Years |
Kiran Abhavannagari
Hi,
Please find my direct client job requirement for your consideration.
Title: DB2 Warehouse Administrator
Location: Lincoln, NE
Duration : 18 Months
Client : State of Nebraska
Job Description:
Job Summary
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a DB2 Warehouse Administrator to support the implementation, migration, and ongoing operations of the Department’s enterprise Data Warehouse, migrating from existing vendor-hosted AWS to state-hosted AWS infrastructure.
This role will play a critical part in the migration from vendor-hosted to state-hosted AWS environment, initial configuration, and ongoing administration of IBM DB2 Warehouse, support data migration activities from vendor-hosted to state-hosted AWS infrastructure, collaborate closely with ETL and DataStage teams, and ensure the performance optimization, security, reliability, and ongoing maintenance operations after the migration of the Data Warehouse platform. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on DBA experience in DB2 Warehouse, familiarity with cloud-based environments, and a solid understanding of healthcare or Medicaid data.
Key Responsibilities
- DB2 Warehouse Administration & Operations
- Install, configure, and administer IBM DB2 Warehouse in an AWS environment
- Perform database provisioning, patching, upgrades, and configuration management
- Monitor database health, availability, and capacity; proactively address performance issues
- Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
- Manage database security, user access, roles, and privileges in alignment with State security policies
- Support audit, logging, and compliance requirements applicable to State and Federal systems
- Data Migration & Platform Enablement
- Support initial data migration from vendor-hosted AWS to state-hosted AWS into DB2 Warehouse from legacy or source systems
- Validate data loads, data integrity, and migration outcomes
- Partner with vendors and internal teams during migration and cutover activities
- Assist in defining data standards, naming conventions, and warehouse best practices
- ETL & Performance Optimization
- Work closely with IBM DataStage, IBM Cognos, and ETL
- Optimize SQL, indexing, partitioning, and workload management
- Tune batch loads, incremental loads, and reporting queries
- Identify and resolve ETL-related performance bottlenecks
- Provide guidance on DB2 best practices for large-scale analytical workloads
- Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
- Provide ongoing database operations and maintenance support
- Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Participate in change management, release planning, and operational readiness activities
- Create and maintain DBA runbooks, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation
- Support production and non-production environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator supporting DB2 or 3+ years of experience for DB2 Warehouse edition.
- Hands-on experience administering databases in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
- Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization
- Experience supporting enterprise data warehouse or analytical database platforms
- Familiarity with backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies
- Experience working in a regulated or public-sector environment is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with IBM DB2 Warehouse on AWS
- Hands-on experience working with IBM DataStage and IBM Cognos for ETL and Cognos reporting workloads
- Knowledge of Medicaid, healthcare claims, eligibility, provider, or encounter data
- Familiarity with HIPAA, CMS, or State/Federal data governance and security requirements
- Experience supporting large-scale batch processing and reporting workloads
- AWS experience with services such as EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and networking concepts
Kiran Abhavannagari
Hi,
Please find my direct client job requirement for your consideration.
Title: Senior Reporting Analyst
Location: Lincoln, NE
Duration : 18 Months
Client : State of Nebraska
Job Description:
Required:
- Must have four (4) or more years of experience as a business analyst working on data reporting applications, preferably in the healthcare domain.
- Must have seven (7) or more years of experience writing Business System and Process Change / Design Documents, including Business Requirements Documents, System Design, Training Documents, and Process Flow Charts.
- Must have five (5) or more years of experience working with business clients and technical staff to drive the development of business and technical requirements.
- Must have seven (7) or more years of experience working independently within guidelines, developing and executing test scripts and test cases, data sets, and user procedures.
- A solid proficiency in speaking and writing the English language is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to gather and provide information effectively, regardless of audience.
- Must be able to work well within a team environment and have exceptional collaborative skills. Must be service-oriented with strong interpersonal skills with all levels of business and technical staff.
- Experience level with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel must be at an intermediate level or higher
- Strong organization, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Comfortable prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to meet required deadlines.
- Must be a self-starter and self-motivated. Must be able to learn and apply new technology quickly.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Business Analyst in an agile project-based environment. Proficient with user stories and agile ceremonies, principles, and frameworks
Preferred:
- Prefer three (3) or more years of experience (current within the last year) in an operational role at a Medicaid or Medicare agency or a Health Insurance company.
- Experience with Cognos reporting.
- Working knowledge of the following tools: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA
- Experience with Cognos reporting.
- Working knowledge of the following tools: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA
Kiran Abhavannagari
Hi,
Please find my direct client job requirement for your consideration.
Title: Cognos Reporting Analyst
Location: Lincoln, NE
Duration : 18 Months
Client : State of Nebraska
Job Description:
Required:
- Must have four (4) or more years of experience as a business analyst working on data reporting applications, preferably in the healthcare domain.
- Must have seven (7) or more years of experience writing Business System and Process Change / Design Documents, including Business Requirements Documents, System Design, Training Documents, and Process Flow Charts.
- Must have five (5) or more years of experience working with business clients and technical staff to drive the development of business and technical requirements.
- Must have seven (7) or more years of experience working independently within guidelines, developing and executing test scripts and test cases, data sets, and user procedures.
- A solid proficiency in speaking and writing the English language is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to gather and provide information effectively, regardless of audience.
- Must be able to work well within a team environment and have exceptional collaborative skills. Must be service-oriented with strong interpersonal skills with all levels of business and technical staff.
- Experience level with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel must be at an intermediate level or higher
- Strong organization, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Comfortable prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to meet required deadlines.
- Must be a self-starter and self-motivated. Must be able to learn and apply new technology quickly.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Business Analyst in an agile project-based environment. Proficient with user stories and agile ceremonies, principles, and frameworks
Preferred:
- Prefer three (3) or more years of experience (current within the last year) in an operational role at a Medicaid or Medicare agency or a Health Insurance company.
- Experience with Cognos reporting.
- Working knowledge of the following tools: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA
- Experience with Cognos reporting.
- Working knowledge of the following tools: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA
If Interested, please provide me below information: