Protocol Networks, a Rhode Island Company, has been proudly serving the Northeast’s largest companies with top level IT Services for more than a decade. PN Staffing, A division of Protocol Networks, is a full-service Information Technology staffing firm dedicated to continuing that tradition by placing top level talent with high quality companies.           Our staff has over 15 years experience working to bring together the best available talent with many of our areas’ premier employers for temporary and permanent positions.   We are looking for a Systems Architect   The primary responsibility of the Systems Architect is to set the strategic technical direction of systems’ projects. We would expect you to be an expert in Microsoft Active Directory and at least one other surrounding technology (i.e. Exchange, Storage, exc.)    The Systems Architect will be responsible for: ·         Working with various teams to set strategic direction, and define and implement best practices in the areas of application architecture, maintenance, security, and administration. ·         Leading evaluation teams ·         Analyzing business requirements ·         Providing technical leadership ·         Providing written documentation on designs and process flows, and recommending and implementing tools in the support of application design ·         Hands-on development for specific solutions will also be a responsibility ·         Evaluating system design decisions and recommending approaches ·         Working closely with clients, vendors, and various technology teams to design and integrate pieces of the system The Systems Architect must: ·         Be able to lead technology evaluations ·         Have comprehensive experience with system design ·         Be well informed of IT trends ·         Have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment ·         Have expert client management skills ·         Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field ·         Minimum of five plus (5+) years of related experience ·         Must have experience deciding and guiding system design ·         Must have the demonstrated ability to communicate with clients, understand and interpret their requirements, articulate alternatives and describe impact statements of choices, be able to lead meetings, and possess the ability to manage clients and client expectations Preferred Certifications (one of the following): ·          Microsoft Certified Architect ·           Citrix CCEE ·          VMWare VCDX   Duration   ·          3+ month contract ·         T emp to Hire ·          Hourly pay – TBD   If you are interested in this position, then please follow this link PN Staffing Opportunities to apply.