Network Engineer

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The client is looking for a skilled Network Administrator Consultant who will act as a point of reference for the Network Operations Center team on technical issues. While reporting to the Network Operations Center Manager, the Network Administrator Consultant will work on assignments that are complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems, making recommendations, and implementing changes with little to no supervision. In alignment with client standards, this position contributes advanced technical expertise to support and strengthen daily NOC operations.

DAILY DUTIES:
Daily duties include managing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting a statewide network infrastructure built upon a foundation of various solutions, such as Cisco/Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet/FortiGate, Certes, and Citrix NetScaler, and Trellix technologies.
The Sr. Network Engineer will be proactive in their approach to monitor network performance, ensure efficient communication across the network, review and improve security compliance through cybersecurity best practices, and implement updates or changes to maintain optimal connectivity and secure version compliance.
Candidate will be part of a multi-team environment and must have the ability to work as part of those teams and must have the ability to support multiple tasks at the same time, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The candidate will work closely with technical teams and should be able to provide knowledge transfer and informal training to peers where appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform the configuration, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of networking products.
Troubleshoot network failures and identify network problems.
Network analysis, design, installation, configuration, and support.
Maintain network diagrams and other network documentation.
Provide configuration, troubleshooting and problem resolution support.
Troubleshoot and remediate issues in a complex, voice-integrated infrastructure.

Required Skills (Ranked in Order of Importance)
10+ years of experience with Cisco firewalls
10+ years of experience with Cisco routers
10+ years of experience with Cisco switches
10+ years of experience with Cisco VPN
10+ years of experience with Cisco administration
5+ years of experience with Palo Alto firewalls

Preferred Skills
10+ years of experience with knowledge of monitoring and tracing tools
10+ years of experience in core network architecture
10+ years of experience with advanced troubleshooting, routing, and switching
4+ years of experience with wireless networks
3+ years of experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS: CCNA, CCNP

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree OR Four Years of Relevant Experience in Addition to Required Years of Experience

Notes:
Fully Onsite
This position will total 37.5 Hours per Week - there is potential for being on call outside of regular business hours and on weekends on an as needed basis for outages.
Potential Travel during Business Hours to client Field Offices in addition to daily commute to client HQ .
A Valid Driver's License is required for this position. A client vehicle will be provided for travel.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.