Senior Network Engineer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 3 Month(s)

Skills

Computer networking
Network design
Network engineering
LAN
MSP
Firewall
Network operations
Load balancing
TCP/IP
Switches
WLAN
Routers
Palo Alto

Job Details

3-4 month contract to hire position

Location - Remote with 5% travel

Our client is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join their Managed Services team. This is an exciting and challenging position that offers the change to work with and learn various technologies. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play an integral part of a team that delivers services to customers in a Managed/Cloud Hosting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the deployment, maintenance, and administration of switch, router, firewall, load balancer, VoIP, and WLAN infrastructures.
  • Oversee maintenance agreements, ensuring consistent device configurations, accurate asset inventories, and up-to-date network diagrams and documentation.
  • Engage in network and security architecture, design, and auditing endeavors that adhere to the PCI Data Security Standard.
  • Configure and manage various IPsec LAN-to-LAN VPN connections within a multi-vendor context.
  • Collaborate within a global team framework to aid the Manager of Network Operations in shaping the strategic direction of datacenter and worldwide customer voice/data network infrastructures, emphasizing secure computing environments.
  • Participate in 24/7 Network Engineering On-Call support, sharing rotational responsibilities on call rotation is every 4 weeks.
  • Contribute actively to team-oriented approaches for problem-solving, system development, and operational activities.

Requirements:

  • Associates or Bachelor s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • A minimum of 6 to 10 years of network engineering experience; preference for experience in a managed services provider (MSP) environment.
  • Team Lead experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Network Architecture.
  • Strong comprehension of firewall rules and administration, with a preference for Palo Alto experience.
  • Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) would be advantageous.
  • Demonstrated grasp of the OSI Network Reference Model in a TCP/IP protocol and technologies context, encompassing Ethernet variants, VLANs, VRRP/HSRP, Spanning Tree/PVST, DiffServ QoS, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, and IPSec.
  • Proficiency with SNMP monitoring and packet capture tools like PRTG, Nimsoft, SolarWinds , Plixer Scrutinizer Analyzer, Wireshark, and tcpdump.
  • Understanding of network virtualization, automation, and software-defined networking principles.
  • Outstanding customer service skills, thriving within a collaborative team setting.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with a penchant for innovation and rapid learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks under high-pressure situations, showcasing strong time management skills and impeccable attention to detail.
  • If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a challenging environment, this role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge network solutions and technology advancement within a Managed Services framework.

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($60/hr-$80/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.

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