IT Data Center Network Engineer

Description

CTG is seeking to fill an IT Data Center Network Engineer opening for our client in Richmond, VA.

 

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: Direct Hire

 

Duties:

• Design / Architect enterprise level networks
• Responsible for core network environment and data center to data center communications.
• Plan and implement any improvement, modification, or replacement of network infrastructure components
• Monitor and analyze network performance across the organization’s LANs, WANs, and wireless deployments
• Ensure the stable operation and efficient performance of division networks
• Monitor system capacity to determine its effect on performance and recommend enhancements to meet new or changing network demands
• Identify and remedy network performance bottlenecks
• Install and configure all network hardware and equipment
• Inspect, maintain, and where necessary replace network cabling, voice/data jacks, and other network-related equipment
• Ensure network and IP connectivity of all workstations, application servers, and back-end office infrastructure
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts
• Establish connectivity and uptime service level agreements
• Be knowledgeable about and supportive of Administrative Procedures and directives
• Perform other duties as may be required of assigned by the Manager of Information Systems

 

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years networking experience
• Cisco certifications or other Networking certifications
• On hand technical knowledge or networking systems, protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN technologies
• Experienced with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Experience working in an enterprise switched and routed environment
• Working technical knowledge of current network hardware:
  • Cisco 9k switches
  • Cisco ACI
  • Cisco Nexus Switches
• CCNP + 3 years (someone in between the CCNP and CCIE level of knowledge- actual certification not required)
• Relevant Microsoft certifications
• Skills in automation languages are a plus: Python, Java, Perl, etc.

 

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

 

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

 

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Dallas Becerra-Bell at Dallas.Becerra@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

About Us

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age,