Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:**Please strictly adhere to the following resume naming convention:
ALL CAPS, NO SPACES B/T UNDERSCORES

PTN_US_GBAMSREQID_CANDIDATEBEELINEID
i.e. PTN_US_9999999_SKIPJOHNSON0413

Bill Rate $55 -$60/hr

****PLEASE NOTE The rates may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors..****

MSP Owner: Felix Avalos
Location: Miami, FL
Duration: 6 months
GBaMS ReqID: 11017962

Role Descriptions: Design| configure| and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure using Cisco and Arista switches and routers.Deploy and manage SD-WAN solutions (e.g.| Cisco Viptela| Meraki| Fortinet| or Versa).Supporting SD-WAN routing overlays and underlaysDesigning and implementing Layer 2 networks for enterprise and data center environmentsTroubleshooting broadcast storms| loop issues| and port flappingPerforming switch upgrades and firmware managementConfiguring switch stacks and chassis-based systemsManaging switch ACLs and security policiesMonitoring switch performance and port utilizationDesigning and implementing & supporting Layer 3 wireless networks for WAN and data center connectivity including access points| controllers|Configuring and troubleshooting routing protocols in multi-vendor environmentsManaging Internet edge routing and peering with ISPsImplementing route filtering and prefix listsDiagnosing routing loops| black holes| and asymmetric routing issuesMonitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues across wired and wireless environmentsCollaborate with security teams to ensure network compliance and implement firewall policiesPerform network upgrades| patching| and lifecycle management of hardware and softwareMaintain detailed documentation of network configurations| diagrams| and operational proceduresParticipate in on-call rotation and respond to network incidents and outagesWork with vendors and service providers to resolve issues and optimize performance
Essential Skills: Strong experience with Cisco IOS/XE| Arista EOS| and network automation toolsHands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies and centralized management platformsProficiency in wireless networking (802.11 standards| RF fundamentals| site surveys)Solid understanding of routing protocols (OSPF| BGP| EIGRP) and Layer 2 technologies (VLANs| STP)Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g.| NetScout| Cisco DNAC| NetFlow| SNMP)Experience with network security concepts and integration with firewalls and NACCertifications such as CCNP| Arista ACE| CWNA| or SD-WAN vendor certificationsExperience with scripting and automation (Python| Ansible)Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS| Azure| GCP) is a plusStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and documentation abilitiesExperience with integration with firewalls| load balancers| and cloud networkingExperience with NetFlow| SNMP| and Syslog for monitoring
Desirable Skills:
Keyword:
Skills: IT IS_CNS_Data Network_Cisco~CNS_Network Security_Cisco
Experience Required: 4-6