Network Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Network Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Alpharetta, GA.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for evaluating, engineering, designing, and troubleshooting enterprise scale Data Centre networks.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Computing team, Security team and End-User technologies to understand the applications and provide end to end network solution as per the firm network standards.
• Selecting the right platforms, developing Bill of Material (BoM), designing new network topologies, creating and maintaining visio diagrams, configuration templates, assigning and maintaining IP address, developing migration plan and providing weekend escalation support for involved project.
• Authoring of design documents, engineering standards and creates best practice technical architecture models utilizing knowledge of industry and technical trends
• Mentoring and knowledge transfer to team members across the organization.
• Participating in the weekly design meetings
• Engaging with project managers to develop the execution and test plans for network changes.
• Serve as an escalation for the operating teams during network outages.

Required Skills:

• 5-7 years of experience with a Financial Services Firm, Technology vendor or systems integrator designing, and implementing large scale networks
• Expert Level Technical Skills Required
• Ethernet technologies: SPT, 802.1Q, VPC, Multilayer Switching; Leaf-Spine IP Fabric
• IP Routing: RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP
• Multicast routing: PIM, IGMP, MSDP
• VxLAN
• Platform knowledge on Cisco Switching & Routing Platforms
  • Nexus 9000 Series Data Centre Switching Platform
  • ASR 1000x Series Routers
  • ASR 9000 Series Routers
• Platform Knowledge on Arista Switching platforms
• Working knowledge on various Network OS
  • Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NXOS, IOS-XR
  • Arista EOS

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to use Microsoft applications such as Visio, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Proficient in UNIX or Linux
• Certifications: CCIE or equivalent
• Experience with scripting / automation using Python / Ansible is a strong plus.
• Tools: DNA Center, Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, Sevone, Ansible, Netconf is a plus
• WAN technologies: SONET/SDH, MPLS, Classic TDM
• Working knowledge on SDN, SDWAN, DMVPN
• Sound knowledge in public cloud, Kubernetes, storage over IP and VMWare
• Strong sense of security concept include defense in depth, zero trust networking, least privilege principle, risks and controls.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the team's targets
• Honest, hardworking, and reliable
• Possess a strong sense of ownership/accountability

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.