Sr. Network Engineer

NO C2C, THANKS!

This is a contractor position with a well-established semiconductor company in the South Bay. We are looking for a Sr. Network engineers who will be responsible for the design, deployment, configuration, and administration of many different pieces of network and security-related hardware and software. These include WAN, firewalls, routers, switches, various network-monitoring tools, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

Responsibilities

• This person will be responsible for researching, evaluating, implementing and support new networking technologies and stay current regarding new HW & SW products to enhance and maintain the systems.
• Conform to corporate change-control and security policies.
• Maintain outstanding WAN/LAN/Data center/ Wireless/firewalls design & installation docs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical incidents within defined SLA.
• Document projects including scope, costs, schedule, testing and terms of delivery to ensure project is completed with the highest level of quality, on time and within budget.
• is expected to respond after hours for service restoration, troubleshooting and/or repair of all necessary equipment.
• Ability to work well within a team, provide technical guidance/mentor other team members, and network documentation proficiency.
• Test and validate all new hardware, software and connections for proper configuration and performance.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all networking equipment, including software upgrade, equipment upgrades and assist with such maintenance.
• Responsible for establishing, developing and adherence to standard operating procedure and check lists.
• Work independently with minimal guidance on complex issues and projects, and provide release plan peer verification.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and communications skills at all organizations levels.
• Advance network and system security experience required.
• Ability to conduct wireless site survey to provide adequate wireless coverage for business operations in R&D facility and office area.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree Required (Substitute with Associate Degree + CCIE written exam).

· Current CCNP certification with CCIE ambition.

· A minimum of 10 years of experience designing, implementing and supporting network infrastructure in complex environments.

· Experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus product line.

· Advanced knowledge of OSPF, BGP, STP, BGP, VRF,IPv4 sub netting, 802.1x, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, TACACS+, SYSLOG, Cisco IOS, Cisco NX-OS, Cisco Meraki

· Hands on experience with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN controller, ISE, Cisco Meraki access points.

· Experience with Cisco ASAs, Palo Alto firewalls.

· Experience with SolarWinds Monitoring tool

· Expertise on design, build and support of network infrastructure.

· Experience managing complex technical projects with minimal guidance.

· Strong sense of responsibility and be aggressive to finish mission.

· Network Security experience

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour

Work Location: In person