Contract position
Minimum requirements:
- In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)
- Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network Administrator
- Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP, CCIE)
- Solid background in network administration and architecture
- Familiarity with access control models and network security
- Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g Python)
- Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools
- Solid understanding of Cisco network operating systems and products (Cisco IOS, Cisco NXOS, Cisco AirOS, Cisco ASA, Cisco FirePower)
- Sharp troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently
- Organizational and mentoring skills
Responsibilities:
- Operates the company's internal data communications systems.
- Plans, designs, and implements local and wide-area network solutions between multiple platforms and protocols (including IP and VOIP).
- Supports/troubleshoots network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of such items as routers and switches.
- Works on project implementation.
- Provides training and assists with proposal writing.
- Conducts project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons.
- Develop /Maintain /troubleshoot and optimize the network for users and suppliers.
- Requires excellent problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge of network administration, architecture, security and data protection.
- Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
- Configure and install switches, routers, wifi ap's and other network devices (load balancers)
- Configure and troubleshoot security devices (ASA, Firepower, ISE)
- Monitor network performance and integrity
- Troubleshooting network/application issues
- Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
- Mentor team members on technical issues
- Maintain complete technical documentation
- Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability
- Knowledge of open-source a plus