Cisco Network Engineer

29 Jan 2025

Vacancy expired!

Network EngineerThe successful candidate will serve in a project delivery role as part of the Data Networking team in support of technical solution pre-planning, design, deployment, testing and migration activities of Industrial Control (OT Network) security segmentation at all sites.

Job Notes:
  • 12 month + contract position. May be extended/ longer term based on other projects and performance.
  • Travel to sites to support Project deployments/configuration as required – not expected to be more than 20%
  • Primarily remote - local to Pittsburgh, PA / Gary, IN locations preferred
  • Must be eligible to work as a W2 employee for any US employer without sponsorship
  • Job # 3118
In addition, the candidate will provide support to manage relevant day-to-day operations roles for the Data Networking team, as necessary.
  • Participates as a fully integrated member of assigned project team, responsible to the delivery of successful solution
  • Contributes to the team support for data network incident and event management including investigation, troubleshooting, reporting , resolution, root cause analysis and corrective action management
  • Participates and advises as part of the design of network solutions using approved, standard technology in cooperation with peers, vendors and partners
  • Monitors data networks for performance, security and stability – takes action to identify trends and proactively address issues
Supports all phases of the project deployment, from planning and design thru physical installation; candidate is willing to work in a hands-on role deploying equipment in a heavy-industry environment, as required

Specific Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience supporting data networking Wired LAN technologies in an enterprise environment (Cisco)
  • Demonstrated success participating and/or leading complex enterprise-level projects with focus on disciplines related to Data Networking, Network Security, Enterprise Cyber Security and / or Cyber Security compliance

Personal Skills:
  • Results-oriented member of technical support teams; the successful candidate is a self-starter, able to manage complex incidents, proactively identify opportunities for improvement and develop innovative solutions
  • Excellent time management skills including ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize work
  • Excellent work ethic; willing to extend the extra effort and time required to meet critical deadlines
  • Strong oral and written communications skills; able to articulate ideas and listen effectively; professionally communicates with all customers, vendors and technical support staff, including remote customers and team members in foreign countries
  • Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Accomplished analyst able to manage complex technical problems through identification, design, solution definition and implementation
  • Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships related to incident management, project coordination, relationship development and SLA maintenance
  • On call support required, including participation in team on call (24/7) rotation; candidate must be willing to work flexible hours as demanded by outage, migration & on-call activities
  • Hands-on team member willing to work in heavy industry/plant environments

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:Minimum Requirements (Requirements that are essential for performing the job):
  • Demonstrated experience supporting data networking technologies in an enterprise environment, including: LAN switching and routing in a Cisco enterprise network environment
WLAN fundamentals and support of Cisco solutions

Desired Qualifications:
  • Cisco CCNA certification, or greater
  • Project Management experience / certification
  • Palo Alto / Firewall support
  • Advance IP routing experience, including OSPF and BGP protocol solution design proficiency
  • Data center network support including Cisco Nexus platform
  • Internet routing and security

Experience with these additional technologies may be a plus:
  • Network security controls and related disciplines
  • Scripting or Programming in a Network environment (Ansible etc)
  • Netbrain support

  • ID: #48897242
  • State: Pennsylvania Pittsburgh 15201 Pittsburgh USA
  • City: Pittsburgh
  • Salary: $41 - $49
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2023-01-29
  • Deadline: 2023-03-07
  • Category: Et cetera