Network Engineer, Network Operations(L2/L3)

100% Remote

CST Hours

Requirements:

• 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 Requirments:

• 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

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 clients
• 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

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($45/hr-60/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.