Network Engineer - CCIE, CCNP, or CCNA required - Randstad USA

job summary:

This is a 100% onsite position in Tallahassee. Applicants must have a Cisco certification, bachelor's degree (minimum education), and experience with the following: Cisco LAN and Routing equipment, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, SSL, VPN and routing protocols.

Education and Certifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience. (Required)

Certifications: CCIE, CCNP, or CCNA (Required)

 
location: Tallahassee, Florida
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 70 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: No Degree Required
 
responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teams to plan, forecast, and identify resource requirements for network systems, including wireless networks, of moderate complexity.
  
  
• Participate in the development and design of network architecture and engineering solutions.
  
  
• Integrate communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission, and signaling protocols into complete network configurations.
  
  
• Evaluate, deploy, and maintain network systems, including Palo Alto, Cisco, and VOIP solutions.
  
  
• Implement cloud networking configurations and ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
  
  
• Monitor protocol compatibility, tune systems for optimal performance, and provide recommendations for improvement.
  
  
• Develop and document technical standards, best practices, and interface applications for network operations.
  
  
• Prepare and maintain schematics and documentation for network configurations and system changes.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and technical standards.
  
  
• Diagnose and resolve network-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance.
  
  
• Provide support for network outages, including troubleshooting and repair of hardware and software issues.
  
  
• Monitor network performance metrics and identify potential issues before they impact operations.
  
  
• Perform system tuning to enhance network efficiency and scalability.
  
  
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate new systems and applications into the network.
  
  
• Manage and maintain cloud networking environments, ensuring secure and efficient access to cloud services.
  
  
• Leverage advanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
  
  
• Implement and manage VOIP systems, ensuring seamless voice communication across the network.
  
  
• Integrate security measures, including firewalls and authentication protocols, into the network infrastructure.
  
  
• Ensure network operations meet compliance requirements and industry standards.
  
  
• Identify, track, and resolve potential risks and vulnerabilities within the network environment.
  
  
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of Palo Alto, Cisco, and cloud networking tools to deliver robust solutions.
  
  
• Stay updated with the latest networking technologies and certifications to maintain technical proficiency.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering, MBA or related field preferred
  
  
• Knowledge to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
  
  
• Knowledge of Cisco LAN and Routing equipment; Knowledge of Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2013 and 2018 and client software used to support a LAN/WAN environment.
  
  
• Knowledge of Mainframe Emulation Tools; Knowledge of PC based software; good knowledge of Local Area Networks (LAN), DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, SSL, VPN and routing protocols; good network troubleshooting skills.
  
  
• Knowledge in developing upgrade and implementation plans and working with project team members and management to implement changes.
  
  
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
  
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and custome