Network Engineer - Murtech Consulting
Santa Clara, CA
About the Job
Network Engineer
Pay Rate:$45.00/HR W2
Hours:Monday-Friday,8am-5pm
Location:Semi-Remote; Must live within 60 miles of one of our Datacenters
Duration:Open-ended contract
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides technical leadership and oversight in the design and implementation of fault tolerant, scalable, secure network solutions
- Proposes process and product improvement opportunities to the organization
- Provide Level 3 architecture and support services to Operational Engineering for Network technology solutions including but not limited to:
- Cisco Routing
- Cisco Layer 2-7 Switching
- Cisco PIX/ASA Firewalls
- Juniper layr2-7 Switching
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Define, publish and enforce technical standards, guidelines and procedures
- Mentor junior staff members in network technologies, solutions, and best practices
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of Information Security Systems (IDS/IPS, Nessus) a plus
- Knowledge of Unix (Solaris/RedhatEnterprise) a plus
- Knowledge of Windows (Server2012, Active Directory, exchange, clustering) a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Use expertise to provide technical direction to overall projects
- Ability to lead and participate in projects that cross multiple technical disciplines.
- Ability to develop technical standards and designs for projects.
- Able to be highly confidential.
- Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
- Able to work in a team environment.
- Manages stress and/or fast-pace effectively.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor degree
- Cisco Certification (CCNP, CCIE)
6+ years of the following:
- Experience supporting Cisco & Juniper routers and switches
- Experience supporting Cisco & Juniper L3 switches
- Experience supporting Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls
- Experience provisioning and supporting telecommunications hardware and software
POSITION SUMMARY: BASIC FUNCTION
Leads /works as a team to implement, manage and design network hardware and software solution for LAN's and WAN's in a fault tolerant, scalable, secure network environment. Manage telecommunications systems hardware and software. Analyze systems to propose best practices for both internal and external customers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
- Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
- Close visual work on a computer terminal.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
- Ability to lift and carry, up to 20lbs
- Able to climb a ladder and work on a raised platform
WORK CONDITIONS
- Remote work with extensive daily usage of a computer.
- Must live within 60 miles of one of our current Data Center locations, and may be required to work onsite as needed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays and on-call support.
- Must be comfortable working in a highly critical, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Occasional travel may be required
- Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s license.
DC LOCATIONS
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Sacramento, CA 95834
Itasca, IL 60143
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Garland, TX 75044
Ashburn, VA 20147
Source : Murtech Consulting