Job Title: Network Architect (Performance & Capacity Planning) Location: Bloomington, IL Duration: Long Term Job Description: We need an analyst who has experience in Network Performance and Capacity Planning. The primary skills include: ?Ability to simplify and explain technical information to others. ?Apply good organization and problem-solving skills. ?Apply knowledge in performance monitoring and planning methodologies. ?Apply specific expertise in one or more tools (e.g., eHealth, NetQoS,OpNet, Observer/Gigamon, HTTP Watch, and WireShark) ?Apply performance tuning experience as it relates to I/O, network/hardware, SQL, and Java specific processes. ?Assist in creating and updating performance plans, bridging IT Infrastructure, application optimization, and provide strategic and tactical Business Requirements. ?Provide infrastructure performance assessment including complete analysis of perceived performance problems and be able to quantify results. ?Apply strong knowledge of Web Based Infrastructures. ?Apply working knowledge of database structures, modeling and tools. ?Participate in the creation of performance and capacity reports. These reports need to be understandable and meaningful for executive, middle management, and technical audiences. ?Experience in both capacity planning and capacity management. ?Apply knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, TCP/IP, and network protocols. ?Apply knowledgeable of Service Management/ITIL best practices