Network Engineer ( L3/L2 / Operations

Network Engineer

• 100 % REMOTE
• 6 months + or Contract to hire
• Govt client. ship is required.
• Client is in CST

Job Description Summary

The Network Engineer is responsible for the implementation and support of enterprise and data center wide voice and data network solutions that align with the architecture and business models to achieve optimal solutions for our client and its customer. The Network Engineer is responsible for implementing, and maintaining network solutions to include Network, Security/Threat, and Voice solutions; developing and maintaining network documentation; supporting network standards and guidelines; assisting with network and security capacity planning; interacting and consulting with customers to collect required solution information; coordinating solutions with our client’s customer; and providing support for engineering design and implementation issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This role is for a Network Engineer who will be part of the Global Network Operations team. Supports all Network environments for our client’s customer
• Provide L2/L3 Operations support for investigation, troubleshooting and resolving network communications and operations issues impacting client, backbone access, or performance
• Design, engineer, and implement network solutions across a variety of disciplines, security postures, access control, and infrastructure
• Participate in Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Change Management, Event Management, and Problem Management for all client environments
• Perform a consultative role to both internal and external customers
• Working understanding of network capacity management and modeling
• Proactively monitor client network performance to assess and make recommendations for improvement
• Contribute to network solutions-based architectures to increase efficiencies
• Contribute to documentation, automation and processes improvement
• Provide technical input on network projects or activities involving design approach and systems technology
• Assist with client and market research to help define strategy and direction
• Research existing network solutions and future technologies; contribute to product road maps, user stories, and requirements
• Manage assigned tasks and contribute to the Network roadmap
• Stay current with information technology industry trends to understand the potential impact on business or network systems architecture

All About You

• Passionate about Networking and experience in a fast-paced, highly technical Network Operations environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, and excellent customer support capabilities
• Self-motivated demonstrating strong organizational and listening skills; and very detail oriented with the ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to consistently act in a professional manner and communicate with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Methodical problem resolving skills and ability to develop high level and detailed network designs
• Exposure to design, engineering and implementation of Software Defined Networking
• Demonstrated ability to continuously adapt to new technologies and trends and learn new skills quickly
• Excellent English speaking and writing
• Minimum 3+ years of work experience within the Network space
• Network engineering and design experience with exposure to two or more of the following areas: LAN/WAN, firewalls, wireless, security, VOIP, QoS, and encryption technologies while adhering to standard design methodologies and best practices
• Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP protocol communications, addressing & subnetting
• Firewall experience: Palo Alto, Fortigate, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA
• Working knowledge of Cisco''s product portfolio; routers, switches, wireless, ACS and ISE
• Working knowledge of Network diagnostics, protocols, and disciplines, EIGRP, BGP, eBGP, SNMP, VPN, SSH, and MPLS technologies
• Experience with DNS architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting including forward/reverse lookups, zone management, and DNS security
• Hands-on experience with Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) solutions including grid management, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) for data center networking, including fabric deployment, policy configuration, endpoint groups, contracts, and troubleshooting
• Experience with Aruba wireless technologies including Aruba Central, wireless controllers, access points, and ClearPass for network access control

Preferred

• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols
• Experience with SDN technologies such as VMWare NSX
• Experience and working knowledge of scripting/automation tools such as python, Ansible etc. will be a huge plus and will make you standout
• Experience with load balancing technologies such as F5, Netscaler, A10
• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP desired
• Experience supporting CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) environments and familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements including HIPAA, MARS-E, and CMS ARS (Acceptable Risk Safeguards)
• Experience participating in security audits and providing documentation and evidence of network controls, configurations, and compliance in regulated environments

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($40-50/hr ). Actual hourly rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.