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Senior Network Engineer - 1588338

VetRamp

Cedar Park, Texas

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Authentication, BGP, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Collocation, Computer Networks, Control Systems, Cryptography, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP), Firewalls, Internet Service Providers, Linux Administration, MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Design, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Routers, Network Security, Network Support, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Project/Program Management, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Time Tracking, VMWare ESX/ESXi, Wide Area Network (WAN)
LOCATION
Cedar Park, Texas
POSTED
1 day ago

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to play a crucial role in designing and developing our customer's expanding global network. This will initially be a contract position to help address a staffing gap due to a current team member being out for an indefinite duration. Your focus would involve internetworking sites and services that rely on TCP/IP transport, with particular attention to OSI model layers 2 and 3.


Job Responsibilities

  • Network Design and Support: Design and ensure the resilience of layer 2/3 networks connecting all universal locations, promoting responsive connectivity.
  • Global Connectivity: Collaborate with the engineers, mission partners, and non-IT personnel to establish ground station connectivity worldwide.
  • Distributed Workforce Solutions: Develop secure and reliable solutions catering to a distributed workforce.
  • Real-time Network Monitoring: Monitor the network for potential issues and respond promptly to maintain optimal performance.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Enterprise Network Expertise: A minimum of 10 years' experience supporting enterprise networks and/or industrial control systems.
  • Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to thorough documentation.
  • Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated aptitude for critical thinking and proficiency in fault-tree analysis.
  • Security Focus: A solid understanding of encryption and authentication methods.
  • Network Skills: CCNA or equivalent experience working with switches, firewalls (Fortigate), routers, and supporting OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and SD-WAN networks.
  • Advanced Certification: CCNP certification or equivalent experience showcasing your advanced networking knowledge.
  • Project Management: Experience with project management and familiarity with the system development lifecycle.
  • Monitoring Systems: Proficiency in managing SNMP monitoring systems such as Icinga, SolarWinds, and PRTG.
  • Data Center Exposure: Background working in a co-lo datacenter environment.
  • Systems Administration: Experience supporting and administering Windows, Linux, ESXi, and Active Directory.
  • Network Security: SSCP certification or equivalent experience fortifying layer 3 networks is a big PLUS.
  • Industry Connections: Existing relationships with ISPs and co-location providers are advantageous.


If you are interested and qualified please schedule a meeting with Drew (click to view LinkedIn profile) via the following link to his calendar: https://calendly.com/drewmcdanald/senior-data-center-network-engineer-austin-tx

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