Senior Network Engineer

Overview

On Site
$70 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Border Gateway Protocol
DNS
Cisco
Network Design
Network Operations
Python
Switches
Routing Protocols
WAN

Job Details

World Wide Technology is looking for a Network Automation Engineer. This role is part of WWT s Strategic Resourcing services and is a contract role. The candidate will be supporting a WWT customer and will be employed by one of WWT s preferred partners. The partner will provide full compensation and benefit information prior to employment with the partner.

Why WWT?

At Worldwide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits, and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ more than 10,000 people globally and close nearly $20 billion in revenue in 2023. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to have been included on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For " list 12 years in a row!

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Rate/Salary: A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $80.00 to $85.00 hourly on W2 hourly. Actual pay will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs, and will be set by your employer. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in base pay.

Job Title: Network Automation Engineer

Location: Madison, WI or Boston, MA

Duration: 6+ months with possible right to hire

Job Description:

  • Network Design and Implementation: Leading the design, planning, and implementation of network solutions to meet organizational needs. This includes evaluating current systems and making recommendations for improvements.
  • Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Overseeing the maintenance of network systems and ensuring their optimal performance. This involves diagnosing and resolving network issues promptly to minimize downtime.
  • Security Management: Implementing and managing network security measures to protect data and systems from unauthorized access or attacks.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and performance metrics. Providing regular reports to management on network status and performance.
  • Vendor Management: Coordinating with external vendors and service providers to ensure the procurement and maintenance of network equipment and services.
  • Continuous Improvement: Staying updated with the latest network technologies and trends to continuously improve network infrastructure and processes.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of network topologies, protocols, and technologies such as LAN, WAN, VPN.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, deploy, and manage Cisco SD-WAN solutions across multiple sites.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, deploy, and manage Cisco Meraki and WiFi networks.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage Cisco ACI environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to configure and manage routers, including setting up routing protocols, access control lists (ACLs), and network interfaces.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and configure Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) solutions for efficient network operations.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based networking services such as AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, and Google Cloud VPC.
  • Demonstrated ability to use GitLab's features for collaborative development, including CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, and project management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of application development methodologies (e.g. Agile) and product-based teams.

Preferred experience with:

  • Python, GitLab, Terraform, Octopus, CI/CD Pipeline
  • Technologies: ACI, Meraki Switching/Wireless, ISE, Infoblox, F5 Load Balancers, SD-WAN
  • Network hardware: ASR1000, C1111, C8500, ISR4400
  • Switches: Nexus 9K (NXOS & ACI), MS390
  • Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
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