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Hello! I'm searching for a Network Engineer for a long term contract position. This role is 100% remote and is slated for 40 hours per week. This contract is 6-12 months plus possible extension. Only candidates that can work as W2 hourly contractors will be considered for this opening. Job details below. If you are qualified and interested in learning more, please apply today! Thank you!
You will be required to pass a drug and background check to be eligible for this job.
You must be employable in the United States without sponsorship to be eligible for this contract job.
Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills): Understanding and demonstrated application of routing/switching, and firewall concepts, initiative to communicate and collaborate, organizational skills such as good documentation
Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills)
Degree Requirements (Experience in Lieu of Degree):
1. Cisco/Palo VPN configuration
2. Advanced CCNP level WAN routing knowledge
3. Palo Alto Firewalls
Certification Requirements (Any Preferences): CCNP/CCDP
What would a day in the life of this role look like? The primary functions for this position are: Documentation of current customer network diagrams, first response to advanced network break/fix work. Creating KB articles for resolutions.
Will spend a lot of day within Vizio.
What interaction level with this role have the team members and hiring manager? Daily standups, consistent Teams chat, ad-hoc calls as needed to support company. Pre-scheduled meetings to research customer network connectivity.
What would you say is the top priority for the worker over the first few weeks/months? Documentation and advanced network diagnosis.
What do you foresee being the biggest challenge in this role? Learning company s many processes and complex network configuration.
Analyze and test all elements of the network infrastructure. Design and implement network solutions based on business requirements. Plans, designs, and implements data network infrastructure components. Coordinates the development and maintenance of procedures, specifications, and standards. Description Viewed as technical SME in network analysis design and engineering. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented monitored to gain the greatest efficiencies. Defines, oversees, and participates in the work performed by less experienced network engineers to plan design and manage network infrastructure components for effective performance, cost effectiveness and availability. Manages network projects related to technology pilots, conversions, implementations, etc. Regularly participates in the audit process. Design of the overall network architecture for an LOB or corporate wide project. Troubleshoots the most complex network issues. Establishes network priorities as they related to the achievement of short and long term business goals and objectives. Full knowledge of the business and architecture of the network. Continues to enhance knowledge base for new products and vendor solutions that impact the business. Requirements Expert knowledge of a variety of network management tools, test equipment, circuits, and modems. Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack and firewall security in an inter-networking environment. Advanced knowledge of X.25, frame relay, Ethernet, and token rings. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service, communications, and presentation skills. Ability to serve as a technical mentor to others and guide less experienced engineers and technicians in resolving complex problems. Ability to apply expert knowledge of network engineering to the most complex problems and to direct rain and guide less experienced staff. 8-10 years of related network experience. Demonstrated project management experience. Experience with routers, hubs, and bridges. Experience with SNMP Management Tool, POC based tools and products, and MS Office preferred. BS in Engineering or equivalent technical experience. Cisco certifications such as CCNA and CCNP required. CCIE certifications preferred.