Contractor/Senior Network Engineer

This is a remote position.

Design and deploy functional networks: 

• Configure and install software, switches, routers, firewalls and other network devices 
  
• Monitor network performance and integrity; utilize network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis toolsets 
  
• Resolve client issues and support tickets from the helpdesk, or internal tiered escalation requests 
  
• Automate tasks and monitor effectiveness 
  
• Lead and mentor team members on technical issues 
  
• Create and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery) 
  
• Communicate with team leads, stakeholders and clients on status of deliverables 
  
• Create and maintain complete technical documentation 
  
• Develop and implement improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability 
  
• Focus in: Cisco Route/switch/wireless, Aruba wireless, BGP, OSPF ,EIGRP, and Firewall 
  

Do what it takes to finish projects: 

• Unpack, rack, cable, and power up all equipment 
  
• Manage time effectively and assist on projects without assistance, keep project deliverables on schedule 
  
• Ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot network and server infrastructures of all sizes 
  
• Comprehend and execute tasks outlined by a statement of work or project plan, suggest other opportunities for critical services that align to client needs 
  
• Lead and work in a team environment and support other individuals in a primary or secondary role 
  

Requirements

What we're looking for:  

• At least 7 years of experience working as a network engineer; at least 2 of those years at a senior level 
  
• Expert knowledge of enterprise level network design, engineering, and administration 
  
• Ability to quickly gain expertise in new technologies to fulfill customer requirements and develop creative solutions 
  
• Programming languages – Proficient in general-purpose scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python 
  
• 2+ mid-level or 1 expert-level certification(s) from strategic vendors such as Extreme, Palo Alto, HPE, Cisco: Mid-level Examples: Palo Alto PCNSA, Extreme Certified Specialist, Aruba ACCP, ACMP. Expert-Level Examples: Cisco CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Aruba ACCX/ACMX 
  
• The ability to solve problems within the network proactively and after they arise. The ability to use analytical skills to understand problem origination, apply a logical troubleshooting process to effectively solve the issue, determine root cause, and prevent it from recurring 
  
• The ability to explain technical issues to non-technical individuals, and the ability to build strong client relationships 
  
• The ability to mentor team members on technical issues, and provide team and client training as required 
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.  
  

Expertise in core infrastructure services including: 

• Switching – VLANs, STP, LACP, MLAG 
  
• Routing – Static, OSPF, BGP, IEGRP 
  
• Wireless – 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Captive Portal, Channel Management 
  
• DHCP 
  
• DNS 
  
• 802.1x 
  
• LLDP, SNMP, Syslog, ACLs  
  

Experience with 3 or more of the following skills: 

• Design and implementation of Extreme Networking Switching/Routing/Fabric 
  
• Design and implementation of Extreme Networking NAC/XMC