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.
Interview Process: Two Rounds. Candidate needs to be prepared to go onsite for one or both interviews.
Duration of the Contract: 12 Months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Work Location: Fully Onsite
Candidates must be residents of SC, NC, or GA AND be willing to relocate within 40 miles of Blythewood, SC prior to their start date at their own expense.
Required Skills:
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
2+ years of experience with Palo Alto XDR
Preferred Skills:
10+ years of experience with monitoring and tracing tools
10+ years of experience with 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
Certification:
CCNA and/or CCNP