NETWORK ENGINEER

Title: NETWORK ENGINEER

Location: ATLANTA GEORGIA(Hybrid)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Visa: USC/GC/GC EAD/H4 EAD only(open for C2C)

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid/Locals ONLY) **Must be physically in Atlanta, GA

Shift: Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary. Depending on the project, some travel may be required. A significant part of the required daily activities involves support of the existing network infrastructure in our client’s data centers. This is a HYBRID position. Going on site to Data Centers in Tucker and Alpharetta is required.

Education:

Minimum two-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field desired. Four-year degree is preferred.

Qualifications:

Candidate will satisfy the majority of the following list of qualifications.

• Six years+ experience in an architect, design, operations/support, and/or project implementation role for a large enterprise network
• Hands-on experience with Cisco network hardware including routers, switches, and security appliances
• Four years+ experience architecting and supporting networking infrastructure in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge and experience with networking protocols and configurations including OSPF, BGP, HSRP, multicast, SIP, QoS, VLANs, and MPLS.
• Experience with Implementation and support of Cloud based networking including security considerations
• Experience with design and implementation of data center networks, including blade server environments, server virtualization, Cisco ACI as well as Palo Alto and Panorama
• Experience with the design of physical networks including fiber and copper cabling
• Knowledge and experience with network management systems
• Familiarity with operating systems (Cisco IOS, LINUX, Windows) and scripting languages

Desired Skills:

Candidate will satisfy the majority of the following list of desired skills.

• Ability to work effectively alone and as a member of a team to complete assignments
• Must have the initiative to create structure and definition around a project, and to drive it through to successful completion
• Advanced planning, critical thinking, and design skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency with creating and updating technical documentation.
• Experience in project management methodology
• Ability to maintain focus on multiple projects concurrently

Responsibilities:

Candidate will work as a member of a group responsible for support of IP data and telecommunications network connectivity within our client’s enterprise. Candidate should have an advanced understanding of architecture and design issues in a complex enterprise network.

Various projects and areas of responsibility include the following: WAN/LAN network architecture, , IP addressing, mobile networking, data center network infrastructure, network services (e.g., DNS/DHCP), Internet/DMZ/VPN environments, network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS), as well as network monitoring, management, and performance tools and methods. Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $50.00 – $60.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30303: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Networking: 6 years (Required)
• Cloud(Azure, AWS, GCP): 4 years (Required)
• Cisco IOS, LINUX, Windows: 4 years (Required)
• OSPF, BGP, HSRP, multicast, SIP, QoS, VLANs, and MPLS: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location