Senior Network Engineer

Company Name: ECCO Select
Location: USA

18+ month contract. Must have a valid driver’s license as daily travel will be involved at times.

This is a senior level role and we are really looking for someone that can take point on this role. You will be part of building a parallel network.

Shift will consist of 4, 10 hour days.

 

Description

Learns and acquires skills and technical strategies in the design, configuration and maintenance of LAN, WAN and wireless networks to ensure the stability, integrity and operational effectiveness and efficiency of network services. In addition, the Network Engineer will participate with the design, purchase, installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required.

o Learn and understand the design and configuration of internal and/or external networks as required for assigned projects.

o Apply business/customer requirements into network or process implementation as directed.

o Supports network technology and configuration activities to ensure integration and alignment with other IT technology, systems, applications, and environment.

o Learn and apply policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.

o Develop planning skills to manage and complete assignments.

o Participate in testing software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts.

o As directed, assist in approaches to accomplish departmental goals, while maintaining alignment and compliance with business goals, corporate IT standards, strategy and Service Level Agreements.

o Assist vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.

o Assists in network technology and configuration activities to ensure integration and alignment with other IT technology, systems, applications, and environment.

o Provides technical support and guidance in troubleshooting assigned network issues. Researches problems that cannot be resolved by routine procedures. Ensures timely resolution of problems

o Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.

o Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.

o Participate in managing all network security solutions.


Skill/Experience/Education

Mandatory

• Understands and considers and applies standard concepts, best practices and procedures related to LAN, WAN and wireless networks.

• Experience around Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) would be a big plus

• Experience around Cisco 9000 series switches

• Experience with F5 Load Balancing (no less than 3 years’ experience preferred)

• Communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other departments.

• Effective project team member, at times assuming leadership roles for projects as required.

• Monitors emerging trends and evolving technologies, evaluating and understanding the implications for inclusion in department strategy.

• Takes the initiative to search for and identify alternative and/or innovative solutions to architecture problems.

• Uses planning skills to manage and complete assignments.

• Quickly adapts to the demands inherent in managing multiple assignments simultaneously.

 

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related field

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type

  Contract

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Technology and Services