Senior Network Engineer

Description:
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to support a F500 client in the Cambridge, MA area.

Location: Cambridge, MA

Pay Rate: ($70-$75/hr.)

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Cisco ISE environment.
• Lead the transition from IPV4 to IPV6.
• Design, implement, and manage complex network services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Provide direct support for network operational issues to other departments.
• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with application owners and IT stakeholders to support a scalable, efficient, and stable network.
• Research, plan, design, and implement network technologies using industry best practices.
• Assist in developing network policies, procedures, and change management.
• Work with the virtualization group to ensure interoperability between physical and virtual environments.
• Key Technical Skills:
  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
  • IPV4 to IPV6 transitioning
  • Palo Alto firewall
  • Cisco Firepower VPN
  • Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
  • Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNAC)
  • IPV6, DHCP, DNS, VPN, MPLS, MTIPS
  • Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), routing, switching
  • Out-of-Band (OOB) networks
  • Cloud infrastructure and firewall management
  • CISCO CCIE certification

• Participate in Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity planning and execution.

Experience Requirements:
Experience:

Must have a minimum of 10 years of related experience as a subject matter expert in architecting complex networks. Must have experience with Cisco, DHCP, DNS, VPN, MPLS, MTIPS, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), routing, switching, and Out-of-Band (OOB) networks, cloud infrastructure, and firewall management. Must have IPV6 transition experience. Must be an expert in routing and switching. Must possess CCIE a certification.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Time management and ability to work with limited supervision
• Willingness to learn new technologies

Education Requirements:
Required Certifications/Education:

• CISCO CCIE certification
• Bachelor's Degree required

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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