Network Engineer (ITAR)

Work Location: Beaverton - OR

$45/hr on w2

Contract

*Candidate should have worked on network BAU operations along with handling major incidents (P1 & P2).

Onsite support:

Candidate should have experience interactive with users & gather information of issues or requirement

Candidate should have ability to provide adequate onsite support to resolve network issues like device support/configuration, end user testing etc.

Candidate should have knowledge of data center operating procedures along with LAN cabling structure, understanding of IDF/MDF rooms for network setup in addition to network operations.

Technical skills:

Routing protocols BGP, configuring BGP Communities and managing, OSPF, EIGRP

Good Understanding on LAN and WAN connectivity designs

Ability to configure Cisco Router Hardware: ASR and ISR

Switching - Cisco Nexus & Catalyst Switches like N5k, N7k, C9200, C9300, C9500

Configuring Cisco DMVPN & Zscaler Cloud for Internet traffic

Strong experience on Cisco Wireless Controllers / Access Points

Strong analysis on Cisco ISE and integrating with WLC and EAP TLS Authentication

Nice to have: F5 load balancer, Infoblox, Splunk, Thousand Eye, Meraki

Monitoring Tool: SolarWinds

Ticketing Tool: Service-Now

Day-to-day responsibilities:

An onsite network support engineer typically handles a variety of support tickets and tasks to ensure the network operates smoothly and efficiently. Here are some of the daily operational tasks:

Monitoring and Maintenance

Network Monitoring: Monitor network performance, including bandwidth usage, latency, and uptime.

Routine Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance tasks such as updating IOS upgrades, and checking hardware health (Software and hardware refresh of network devices)

Troubleshooting

Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve network issues, including connectivity problems, hardware failures, and configuration errors.

User Support: Provide technical support to users experiencing network-related issues.

Configuration and Setup

Device Configuration: Set up and configure network devices like routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.

Network Expansion: Assist in expanding the network infrastructure by adding new devices and ensuring proper integration.

Documentation and Reporting

Maintaining Documentation: Keep detailed records of network configurations, changes, and incidents.

Reporting: Generate reports on network performance, issues resolved, and recommendations for improvements.

Collaboration

Team Coordination: Work closely with other IT staff, including onsite EUC and offshore support teams, to ensure seamless network operations.

These tasks help maintain a stable and secure network environment, ensuring that all users can work efficiently without interruptions.

Years of Experience: 8-12 Years of Experience