Network Engineer

Global Data Consultants
Stevenspoint, WI
13 Feb 2025

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Overview

GDC IT Solutions is currently seeking a

Network Engineer in one of the following locations:

Spring Grove, PA / Stevens Point, WI / Chillicothe, OH

Position Overview:

The Network Engineer leads projects involving the planning, installation, and level 2 and 3 technical support of LAN/WAN data, voice and video information technology solutions with a focus on but not limited to security design, strategy, and compliance. The Network Engineer responsibilities are to configure and implement security and internet platforms, local and wide area networks along with management and associated diagnostic tools to support new and existing technology architectures. The Network Engineer contributes to decisions on Information Systems solutions, problems and methods. The knowledge and expertise required at this level of work usually results from progressive work experience in enterprise environments. This position leads him/herself and other junior members on day-to-day tasks and responsibilities in order to complete projects on schedule and to ensure daily operations of the network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Acts as a mentor and guide to less experienced team members
  • Independently contributes to the planning, evaluation, testing, selection, implementation and level 2 and 3 support of:
    • On Premise & Cloud network environments
    • Firewall architectures that include Palo Alto firewalls
    • Endpoint identity management (NAC/ISE),
    • IDS/IPS systems.
    • Deep understanding of AAA, TACACS+ and Radius protocols
    • Experience with routing protocols - BGP, OSFP and EIGRP
    • Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN/SDWAN)
    • Network Management and Diagnostic tools
  • Contributes to the development of long-term strategic, capacity and performance planning objectives.
  • Participates in network infrastructure security audit activities and provides evidence as required.
  • Performs network infrastructure security remediation activities.
  • Coordinates efforts to isolate and resolve network and security related issues.
  • Participates in IT and corporate-led initiatives.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
Experience
  • 5 to 7 years of planning and implementation experience in network security and networking in a large enterprise retail environment.
  • In-depth working knowledge of at least 5 of the following network related platforms: Firewalls, routers, LAN switches, load balancing systems, remote access systems, network management and capacity planning systems.
  • Experience in leading other team members, working collaboratively with other teams, and driving for results.
Working Knowledge of the following.
  • Threat and vulnerability management and remediation
  • IP addressing
  • CISCO Nexus 9k/7k/5k/2k, 4500, 3850, 3560, 2960 switches
  • Firewalls -Palo Alto 3020
  • Meraki Wireless Access Points
  • SolarWinds, Zscaler, Citrix ADC
  • key competency areas
  • Analytical aptitude
  • Decision making aptitude
  • Technical aptitude
  • Process aptitude
  • End user process aptitude
  • Understanding customer needs
  • Communication skills - written and verbal
  • Organization skills
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certificate or above preferred
  • CompTIA networking certification preferred

What We Do:

GDC is a full-service IT Staffing and Solutions company specializing in the areas of IT talent placement, application development, multilingual service desk, networking and infrastructure, business intelligence, and project management.

Why Work for GDC?

  • Cutting Edge Technology and Innovation

  • Career Growth Opportunities

  • Employee-Centric Environment

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Holiday and Vacation

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Equal Opportunity Workplace:

GDC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification forms upon hire.

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  • ID: #49178979
  • State: Wisconsin Stevenspoint 54481 Stevenspoint USA
  • City: Stevenspoint
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-02-13
  • Deadline: 2023-04-13
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