Role Description We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a network architect. This role is essential for designing, implementing, and maintaining network solutions that meet the needs of our clients while ensuring security and efficiency. - Design and implement robust network architectures that support business goals. - Conduct network assessments and recommend improvements. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate networking solutions. - Ensure network security by implementing best practices and protocols. - Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Qualifications - Proven experience as a network architect or similar role. - In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies. - Familiarity with cloud networking and security practices. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. Requirements - Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent. - Experience with network automation tools. - Knowledge of firewall and security technologies. Benefits - Salary: 140000 - 250000 USD Per annum

Role Description We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for professionals experienced in management consulting, business strategy, organizational design, operations improvement, due diligence, growth planning, and structured executive decision-making workflows. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on structured consulting workflow review, business strategy evaluation, executive recommendation assessment, market and competitive analysis, organizational transformation, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their consulting expertise to review realistic business scenarios, evaluate strategic reasoning, prepare structured written outputs, and support accurate, evidence-based consulting workflow tasks. Key Responsibilities - Strategy, Market & Competitive Analysis - Review business strategy scenarios involving market sizing, competitive analysis, market entry, growth planning, corporate strategy, and executive recommendations. - Evaluate strategic outputs against source materials, business objectives, market assumptions, competitive context, and documented decision criteria. - Support structured review of issue trees, hypothesis-driven analyses, strategic frameworks, business cases, and executive-ready recommendations. - Identify missing assumptions, analytical gaps, weak logic, and expected strategic review outcomes. - Operations, Organization & Transformation Review - Review consulting scenarios involving operational diagnostics, cost transformation, organizational redesign, change management, supply chain improvement, and performance improvement. - Evaluate transformation materials against process data, stakeholder context, operating model requirements, financial assumptions, and implementation constraints. - Support structured review of workstream plans, operating model materials, change plans, workshop outputs, and transformation roadmaps. - Prepare clear written explanations for consulting decisions based on source materials and verifiable criteria. - Diligence, PMI & Executive Communication Support - Review consulting workflows involving M&A due diligence, post-merger integration, public sector advisory, social impact consulting, and steering committee materials. - Evaluate executive presentations, workshop materials, case-style analyses, financial summaries, and consulting deliverables against structured review criteria. - Annotate, label, or validate materials across consulting use cases such as market entry, cost reduction, org design, PMI, and executive decision support. - Maintain accuracy, consistency, and professional judgment across submitted work. Qualifications - 3+ years of professional experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, advisory, corporate strategy, operations consulting, transformation, due diligence, or related business consulting roles. - Background in one or more areas such as corporate strategy, growth advisory, operations improvement, supply chain consulting, organizational design, change management, M&A diligence, post-merger integration, public sector advisory, or social impact consulting. - Familiarity with consulting workflows involving case-style problem solving, client workshops, workstream planning, hypothesis trees, MECE structuring, market sizing, financial analysis, and steering committee presentations. - Comfort reading and preparing consulting artifacts such as strategy decks, issue trees, market analyses, competitive benchmarks, workshop materials, executive memos, workplans, and transformation roadmaps. - Strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and written communication skills. - Ability to translate consulting workflows into clear, structured task documentation. Educational Background - A degree or professional background in business administration, economics, finance, engineering, public policy, organizational psychology, statistics, or a related analytical field is helpful. - MBA or advanced degree is helpful. - Equivalent practical experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business analysis, transformation, or advisory work is also highly relevant. Nice to Have - Experience at MBB, Big 4 advisory, Tier 2 consulting firms, boutique strategy firms, corporate strategy teams, or transformation advisory environments. - Familiarity with strategy frameworks, Porter's Five Forces, MECE structuring, issue trees, market sizing, financial analysis, executive communication standards, or consulting case interview-style analysis. - Experience preparing or reviewing client decks, workstream plans, diligence reports, market entry analyses, cost transformation materials, org redesign outputs, or steering committee presentations. - Strong PowerPoint, Excel, dashboarding, stakeholder communication, and executive storytelling skills. - Strong attention to detail in analysis-heavy, client-facing, and executive-facing consulting environments. Why This Opportunity - Apply management consulting and business strategy expertise to structured remote project work. - Contribute to high-quality strategic reasoning review, executive recommendation assessment, and consulting workflow evaluation. - Work on flexible assignments aligned with your consulting background. - Use your strategic judgment in a focused, detail-oriented review environment. - Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation. Contract Details - Independent contractor role. - Fully remote with flexible scheduling. - Part-time commitment depending on project availability. - Competitive rates between $95–$125 per hour depending on expertise. - Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise. - Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance. - Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution. About the Platform This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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Enterprise Architect, IT Architecture - Senior/Specialist Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE) Flexible/Hybrid Salary: $8,522.00 - $11,460.00 Monthly Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Information Technology Division (ITD) as a Senior Enterprise Architect. We are looking for a motivated self-starter to lead the design, development, and ongoing stewardship of DNR's enterprise-wide architecture. You would report to the IT Operations Manager within the Information Technology Division (ITD) and partner with teams across ITD (including network, infrastructure, cybersecurity, development, and the project management office (PMO), as well as with DNR business partners, to design solutions that support mission-critical operations.Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain enterprise-wide architecture models, diagrams, and standard documentation across business, application, information, and technology domains to ensure alignment with Agency goals. - Build and maintain a two-year rolling IT technology roadmap in coordination with leadership that identifies modernization priorities, end-of-life risks, funding requirements, and opportunities for efficiency and standardization. - Develop conceptual and logical models of future-state architecture incorporating hardware/software frameworks to support long-term modernization aligned with the Agency's mission and IT strategy. - Ensure platform changes and technology additions align with existing Agency systems, strategy, and outcomes, and support long-term planning and growth. - Align enterprise architecture and engineering efforts with business strategy and agency outcomes. - Define and enforce enterprise architecture principles, standards, and compliance for architectural consistency across all initiatives. - Develop and maintain a standardized documentation repository of architectural artifacts to ensure institutional knowledge is accessible and reusable across the enterprise. - Lead and support enterprise-wide IT initiatives that drive strategic alignment and technology adoption. - Establish and enforce enterprise architectural policies, standards, and governance practices to reduce technical debt, improve lifecycle management, and ensure consistent, supportable environments. - Advise agency leadership, service owners, and business partners on technology decisions, ensuring alignment with mission, strategy, and performance for business objectives. - Communicate architecture perspectives (conceptual, logical, physical) in language and format tailored for both executives and technical teams. - Develop and present visual models and strategic plans to support IT decision-making. - Engage with business and technical partners to ensure technology decisions are transparent, aligned, and well-understood. - Provide consultation to project teams and service owners to ensure early alignment with enterprise architecture. - Advise leadership in understanding return on investment (ROI), total cost of ownership, and value of technology initiatives. - Drive enterprise-wide IT initiatives and ensure architectural consistency across projects. - Monitor and improve enterprise architecture performance through measurable outcomes and partner feedback to drive service and technology quality improvements through data-informed decisions. Required Qualifications: - BS - Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other closely related field AND (8) eight years of relevant progressive experience providing IT architecture support and solutions; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Experience in conducting proof-of-concept evaluations and developing current-state and target-state architectural models. - Experience in the development of multi-year technology roadmaps. - Experience and proficiency with architecture modeling tools and diagramming platforms. - Knowledge of principles and practices of multiple IT disciplines, including data management, IT security principles, local and wide area networks, data storage, and application architecture principles. - Knowledge of IT governance, standardization, and lifecycle management. - Experience in evaluating technologies and aligning architecture with business strategy. - Experience with on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud infrastructure (e.g., Microsoft ecosystems, Azure, AWS). Required Competencies: - Accustomed to interpreting and conveying complex technical information to executive-level business partners in a clear and comprehensible manner. - Accustomed to communicating professionally and acting as a representative for a business, corporation, or agency in committees, workgroups, and/or forums. - Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. - Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed. - DNR Core Competencies: - Personal Accountability - Value Others - Compassionate Communication - Inspire Others - Commitment to Excellence Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment: - Office building working conditions. This position's assigned Duty Station is the Natural Resources Building located in Olympia, WA. This position is eligible for Telework arrangements with prior approval from their direct supervisor. - Occasional Travel. Desired Qualifications: - Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Experience working in a public sector, government agency, or highly regulated environment. - Advanced knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF). - Experience in modernizing legacy systems or leading digital transformation initiatives. - Experience in enterprise-level IT governance or standards development. - MSCE, CITA, CCNA, EACOE, CISSP, Security+, ITIL, TOGAF certifications. One certification counts towards 1-year of total experience required, up to three certificates. Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. At DNR, we value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. We are invested in acquiring the best and most innovative candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. It is important you consider and clearly communicate within your application materials how your education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience transfer to this position and the qualifications. If you have any questions about the qualifications, please contact us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Don't hesitate to apply!Application Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. - Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). - Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements. - Resume: that details your experience and qualifications. - References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers, including your current or most recent supervisor. - Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number, year of birth, etc.). - Complete all supplemental questions. - Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications. Questions? Please contact Becca Paice at becca.paice@dnr.wa.gov/360-902-1581 or email us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). At DNR, we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington's lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our Vision - Our actions ensure a future where Washington's lands, waters, and communities thrive. Our Mission - Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington's lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations. Our Core Values: - Safety and Well-Being -Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees. - Public Service -We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve. - Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving - We solve our state's most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision. - Leadership and Teamwork -We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success. DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include: - Commitment to organizational health and wellness - Work/life balance - DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women's Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.) - Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more - Leadership that empowers and supports employees - Professional development opportunities - Educational and career development aid - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility - Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments - A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information. Additional Information: This recruitment may be extended and used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days. DNR does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov. Veterans wishing to claim Veteran's preference, please attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or a USDVA signed verification of service letter. Please black out all PII (personally identifiable information) data, such as social security numbers. We thank you and are grateful for your service! Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call 360-664-1960 or 1-877-664-1960 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov. Check us out on: DNR's website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | WordPress