Wireless Systems / SD-WAN Network Engineer

Overview

Remote
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12+ mo(s)

Skills

NETWORK ENGINEER
CCNP CERTIFICATION
NETWORK ENGINEERING
WIRELESS SYSTEMS
WAN
FIREWALLS
ARCHITECTURE
ROUTING
SWITCHING
CITRIX
IPSEC
VPN
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
SECURITY
TROUBLESHOOTING
REMOTE ACCESS
IMPLEMENTING
PATCHES

Job Details

Optima Global Solutions Inc.is a valuable IT Services and Solution provider that customers, employees, and stakeholders feel proud to be associated with. Optima's Intelligent Automation Solutions leverage robotic process automation, intelligent data capture, and business process management best practices to streamline operations. Our IT Services practice provides organizations with highly personalized, comprehensive, U.S. based recruiting services supported by our internal onsite team of subject matter experts.

Currently, we are hiring for the following position;

Wireless Systems / SD-WAN Network Engineer

Our client, NYC OTI provides for the sustained, efficient, and effective delivery of IT services, infrastructure, and telecommunications to enhance service delivery to New York City's residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. As the City's technology leader, OTI is responsible for maintaining the foundational IT infrastructure and systems that touch every aspect of City life from public safety to human services, from education to economic development crossing the full spectrum of governmental operations. NYC OTI is seeking to hire a Wireless Systems Engineer reporting to the infrastructure division. This position is to support with the operation of on-going security infrastructure requirements including configuration, evolution and upgrades.

The Wireless Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading projects and initiatives and making significant contribution to the technical design and upgrade of OTI's SD-WAN system. This role offers the opportunity to work across teams and contribute to wireless technologies various security offering while leading the charge for wireless solution across NYC; and involves critical thinking and problem solving in concert with the utilization of industry standard best practices.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

TASKS:
  • Implement protocols such as: EIGRP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP SSH, TCP/IP, UDP, SSL, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, SIEM, TCP/IP, routing protocols, L2/L3 switches, OSPF, VPC, 802.1Q, ether-channel, STP, RSTP, VTP, QoS, ACLs, VxLAN, FTP, DNS, SIP, RTP and other common protocols.
  • Implement security products firewalls, IPSec, IDS/IPS, Anti Spam, virus scanning, RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES.
  • Implements scripts though Python, Perl, Javascript, PHP, Perl, Bash, Teraform HCI, Ansible.
  • Day to day tasks will include Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, Anti-Virus, change management, trouble resolution management
  • Tasks may include network management, monitoring and troubleshooting tools (sniffer, syslog, NetFlow, TCPDUMP, Wireshark)
  • Day to Day configuration, management, and operations of Fortinet firewalls, F5 and AVI load balancers, SD-WAN architectures, and WAN automation technologies.
  • Successful candidate will use Cisco Command line interface.
  • Successful Candidate will use Windows, OSX, Linux
  • Successful candidate will support network engineering team and ensure efficient network operations.
  • Successful candidate will assist OTI in its mission. In certain instances, consultant may be asked to assist OTI in troubleshooting beyond the normal work hours.
  • Successful candidate is expected to document networks, network systems, MOPs, and other documents that can be used as operational materials.
  • Successful candidate will conduct network and security assessments to troubleshoot and optimize network performance and design. Support and lead efforts of the design, testing, evaluation and implementation of new architectures and technologies.
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered
  • At least 12 years of experience in an IT network engineering or architect role
  • Strong understanding of Fortinet Firewalls Architecture with hands on experience.
  • Strong experience with Complex Routing & Switching Environments
  • Strong experience with Virtualization Technologies
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Experience in implementing network patches.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
  • Position is client facing. Strong Customer Support and interpersonal skills are desired.
  • Cisco WLAN and Client specific experience desired
  • Understanding of remote access technologies including Citrix, IPSec VPN
  • Working knowledge of ITL processes, specifically Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management
  • Active CCNP certification preferred (Security/Route/Switch)

Interested candidates, please apply online with a detailed resume and contact information.

Thank you.
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