Network Engineer

Judge Group, Inc.
Longbeach, CA
26 Nov 2024

Vacancy expired!

Location: Long Beach, CA Description: Our client is currently seeking a Network Engineer

Understand - IGP, BGP protocols

Layerr2 questions.

DMVPN or VPN experience

Quality of service (QoS)

CCNP level is wishful thinking

Has to know basic routing, spanningtree, Aggs/VPC's, QOS, and wifi pretty well. Its daily on this job position. ASA firewalls and PAN are def pluses.

For added context, some have nicely described this role as a runner. The person in this role is frequently going between sites in the South. While based in WTC, from time to time they will be going to support sites on the islands just off shore from Long Beach, the piers around Long Beach, a facility in Huntington Beach, a downtown L.A. datacenter location, etc.

None of the network is exotic. It's basic CCNA-level network engineering work, for the most part; but knowing one's way around the various locations takes some coming up to speed.

Responsibilities

Supports day-to-day network operations, participates in network and related IT projects, and participates in the troubleshooting and resolution of network outage emergencies, issues or other urgent situations

Administration of core technical network platform, capabilities, and services that support business processes and data.

Implements, manages, supports, and secures scalable enterprise networks to meet business needs.

Customizes and administers enterprise network management tools.

Adheres to policies and process for IT governance for Change Management, Configuration Management, Access Management, Asset Management, and Incident and Request Management.

Configures and supports network switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless devices.

Configures and supports WAN and Internet circuits and virtual private network connections (VPN).

Supports network authentication, remote access, and cloud-connectivity.

Monitors the network for uptime, utilization, latency, and overall performance and availability.

Monitors the network for network behavior anomalies and configures logging and alerting functions.

Secures network device configurations and performs vulnerability remediation.

Maintains technical diagrams, presentations and other networking documentation.

Communicates effectively with team members, IT peers, and internal business unit customers.

Coordinates with managed service providers and vendors as required.

Collaborates well with colleagues to implement solutions.

Is a key resource for problem determination and resolution for other IT teams, the Automation (Operational Technology) group, and others throughout the company.

Ensures the uptime, performance, resource availability, and security of the networks managed within operational guidelines.

Collaborates on IT projects to ensure that network issues are addressed throughout the project life cycle.

Executes daily network operational processes to support the CRC environment, including following established and routine operating procedures and completing tickets and other checklist activities for recurring network operations.

Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation

Required Qualifications

The ability to communicate clearly with CRC staff, build trusting relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and understand business imperatives.

Knowledge of and experience in documenting network architecture and plans.

5+ years IT operations experience including troubleshooting networks, servers, virtualization, and storage connectivity.

Advanced capabilities with Cisco network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and associated protocols.

Intermediate level knowledge and experience with routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, RIP and OSPF); switching function (spanning tree, link aggregation/ VPC's, SPANs), network services (NAT/load balancing, Auth-DOT1x), and configuration of VPNs and DMVPNs.

Intermediate level knowledge supporting networks for real-time applications and protocols, including voice and video as well as the associated QOS protecting those services.

Experience supporting networks in a highly segmented environment.

Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field of study.

Experience supporting point-to-point microwave radio links.

Experience supporting network connectivity and segmentation for OT/ICS automation and SCADA environments.

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