Kforce's client is looking for a Network Architect for an onsite, 3-month contract to hire opportunity in Leawood, KS. Summary: The Network Architect's role is to provide the senior technical leadership voice and data communication solutions that support core organizational functions and ensure their availability. The individual will also collaborate with other groups in the infrastructure area as well as the application groups. As a Network Architect, you will be tasked with delivering new and innovative solutions to the problems facing the organization. Key Tasks: * Develop a strategic network architecture plan; This plan is based on industry best practices, which is secure, scalable, reliable and flexible, ensuring the needs of the business are met * Provide architectural expertise, direction and assistance to Business Analysts, System Administrators and key business leaders * Author best practices and white papers documenting and providing feedback to customers of consulting engagements * Document the company's existing network architecture and technology portfolio; Document key test requirements to ensure networks can be validated by core customers * Performing the desired function in support of organizational goals and objectives * Author test plans, engineering and design documents, system recovery documents, policies and procedures * Provide research on emerging technologies in support of systems development and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and systems flexibility * Author white papers, and recommendations on new and emerging technologies * Work as an escalation point for problem resolution for operational systems and deployments * Respond to production impacts as needed to provide troubleshooting and resolution support to incidents and problems as needed