Network Engineer III

25 May 2024

Vacancy expired!

Top Skills' Details1) 7+ years of Cisco Router & Switch (9000 series) for Level 3 Support2) Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls3) Scripting experience for Infrastructure Automation with Python, Ansible, Cortex, etc4) F5 Load Balancing experience5) Cisco ACI (highly desirable)Description:Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (Tier/Level III+) for a 6 month contract to hire opportunity that can sit remote in the United States. These candidates will be supporting Cisco 9000 Switches, Cisco Routers, Some Cisco ASA Firewalls, Cisco ACI (for Data Center Automation), Palo Alto Firewalls, performing scripting for automation preferably with Python, Ansible, Cortex, etc., perform F5 Load balancing, and participate within their on-call rotation among 8 people (will increase to 10 when additional resources join). Candidates will be responsible for researching, designing, building, testing, deploying, analyzing, administering, and maintaining the enterprise network environments, including hardware and software components, to meet current and future business needs. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance and status of enterprise network environment technology components, and providing technology component support and problem resolution.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:-Manage and plan efforts to research, design, plan and maintain new or existing network hardware and software technology components-Utilize proven systems, scripting, and developer skills to execute on highly complex tasks related to hardware and software technology component analysis, integration, and incident and problem resolution-Create, review, and ensure updates are made to the configuration management plan-Manage one or more of the following activities (concerning new or existing network hardware and software technology components or enhancements to existing components): research, analysis, selection, planning, and engineering-Manage collaboration with other Engineers, IT Architects, vendors, and business clients to ensure that modified network hardware and software technology components interact appropriately, data conversion impacts are considered, production environments are developed and maintained and other areas of impact are addressed and meet business functional and performance requirements-Lead efforts to analyze, plan, coordinate, and execute network lifecycle projects-Provide consulting services for key application and technology partners to ensure efficient and effective management of network technology supporting those areas-Plan, manage, and execute complex network system changes in support of customer requests-Manage efforts to test, debug, and analyze performance, and document network hardware and software technology components-Manage efforts to implement network hardware and software technology components by analyzing the current environment using technical tools and utilities, performing complex product customization, and developing implementation and verification procedures to ensure successful installation of network hardware/software-Plan and manage all activities associated with the purchasing, support and administration of the network hardware and software technology component-Lead and manage complex network hardware and software technology component analysis, and evaluation of resource requirements necessary to maintain and/or expand service levels or tune hardware and software technology components for optimum performance-Manage efforts to ensure plans integrate effectively with other aspects of the technical hardware and software technology components including representing security standards-Resolve highly complex or critical incidents, logging and communicating issues and resolutions -Create, review and update configuration management plans related to code promotion based on information systems and business requirements-Lead efforts to analyze and resolve complex incidents and problems and balance the workload against incident priorities-Provide input and technical guidance in project management, planning, task definition, estimating, reporting, scheduling, and workflow-Analyze variances and initiate effectiveness or efficiency improvements in the organization, standards, procedures or methods-Develop plans to meet required service levels; design data collection and reporting mechanisms for network system/component health reporting-Provide coaching and direction for more junior engineers, serving as Subject Matter Expert for network requirements within assigned areas of responsibilitySkills:Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers, F5 Load Balancing, Scripting for Automation, Cisco ACITop Skills Details:Palo Alto Firewalls,Cisco Switches,Cisco Routers,F5 Load Balancing,Scripting for AutomationAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Minimum Skills and Competencies:-Bachelor Degree or in-lieu of degree equivalent education, training and work-related experience-7+ years of related work experience-Strong knowledge of data communications systems including routing, switching, local and global load balancing, web proxy and content filtering as well as network quality of service-Strong knowledge of data communications network security design and administration of firewall rules, intrusion detection and prevention, data loss prevention and protection-Strong analytical skills in order to design and provide cost-effective solutions to support business initiatives and project requirements-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that include the ability to provide clear and detailed explanations of network issues and their resolutions, along with remediation plans with all levels of managementThe ability to work with business representatives to develop detailed requirements and project plans supporting new initiatives-Experience with network monitoring platforms such as HP Openview, Solarwinds, and Cisco Prime-Experience with network communications platforms such as Cisco Catalyst, ASA, ASR and ISR routers, Checkpoint, F5, etc-Working knowledge of IP Telephony and other convergence technologies as related to voice and data communications-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)-Ability to monitor system utilization and resource availability and recommend changes to the technical environment when appropriateExperience Level:Expert LevelAbout TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.We are an equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. 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Full-time
  • ID: #41555952
  • State: Georgia Atlanta 30301 Atlanta USA
  • City: Atlanta
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2022-05-25
  • Deadline: 2022-07-24
  • Category: Et cetera