Network Engineer :: Oaks, PA (Hybrid) :: W2 only

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

CCNP
Network
Python
Firewalls

Job Details

Network Engineer

Location: Oaks, PA (Hybrid Tues, Wed, Thurs) Need Only Locals

Length: 6 Month Contract to Hire

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Python, Bash or PowerShell scripting skills
  • Firewalls
  • Routing
  • Networking

What you will do:

Work with a hybrid on-/off-shore team of network professionals supplemented by multiple vendors technical support staffs to operate a global network including connectivity to multiple public and private cloud providers, dozens of corporate and partner offices, as well as hundreds of client locations

Provide Level 2 support to allow for maximum network availability on a 24/7 basis

Identify the need, evaluate, recommend, deploy and use network monitoring and management tools across a global network with over two hundred locations

Work with network architects to develop, design and implement network infrastructure changes and lifecycle updates

Work in a multi-vendor network environment to ensure secure and reliable operations for all stakeholders.

Create and update network documentation

Perform and publish root cause analysis when incidents or outages occur to improve system availability

Respond to requests clarifying network and security topology and support development and operations teams in delivering robust secure solutions

Coordinate projects and troubleshoot issues with development teams and customer network teams

Stay current with networking and security best practices, standards and emerging technologies to better serve internal and external customers

What we need from you:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field

Expertise in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS)

Strong understanding of network security concepts and best practices

Experience with network devices from major vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks)

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proven experience in network automation using scripting languages (Python, Bash) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Any Network certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP)

Experience with cloud networking and automation

Knowledge of network monitoring and analytics tools

Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices

What we would like from you:

Excellent customer service and client management skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Must be willing to work effectively independently, as well as in a team environment

Effective time management skills with respect to deadlines, priority changes, and interruptions.

Must be available for on call support of level 2+ issues.

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