Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer

Texas  ‐ Onsite
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Large Financial Services Company is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer who is highly skilled in network infrastructure and will support a complex network which is comprised of two premier Data Centers and a large WAN infrastructure.  Support will specifically include circuits, Routers, Switches, load balancers, Firewalls and all wireless networks inside the Data Centers, Central Campus's and remote offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversees the evaluation and implementation of network communications devices such as Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and load balancers, etc.
  • Evaluates and implements Network Management tools to monitor/evaluate network performance.
  • Analyzes network elements and designs to ensure optimal network performance is achieved.
  • Provides technical network expertise to both internal and external customers.
  • Oversees the support of daily network communications implementations including LAN/WAN, load balancing and Firewall operations.
  • Oversees and implements Firewall rules and routes as needed -Supports site-to-site VPN tunnels.
  • Analyzes local and wide area network systems, including planning, designing, evaluation, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves interoperability problems where needed -Works tickets, attends meetings and required bridge troubleshooting calls with support teams.
  • Works with a centralized NOC and Telco vendors to resolve and restore services as quickly as possible.
  • Updates Visio diagrams, supports change control and procedures along with attending problem management and project meetings as required.

EDUCATION

  • Requires a BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience. CCNA required.

EXPERIENCE

5+ Years experience with hardware configurations, network implementations and network troubleshooting/analysis in an enterprise network environment. 

This should include specific working experience with the following:

  • Cisco Routers - (2000, 3000 & 7000 series).
  • Cisco Switches - Layer 2 & , 4000 and 6000 series).
  • Cisco Firewalls (ASA 5500 s, FWSMs, PIX 500 s);
  • Netscreen Firewalls (NSM Gui, NS5400, ISG2000, NS5200).
  • Experience generating Sniffer captures and analysing TCP/IP packets; Knowledge TCP/UDP Ports.
  • TCP/IP Troubleshooting & Problem Analysis.
  • OSPF, RIP, EIGRP and BGP Routing Protocols-Wireless Connectivity.
  • F5 Local Traffic Managers and Global Traffic Managers-Interaction with multiple Telco Carriers and Account Teams.
  • VoIP/QoS Configurations/SIP Trunking
  • MPLS Circuits/Point-to-Point Circuits.
  • Experience with layer 2 and 3 protocols, such as spanning tree, HSRP, VRRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and 802.1x.
  • Ability to isolate complex problems and develop solutions in a timely manner.
  • Proficient in use of VISIO to generate network diagrams.
  • 5+ Years day-to-day network technical support experience which includes working with customers, project managers and other departmental managers.
  • Provide technical support and resolutions for network outages.
  • Provide implementation support for network tasks and projects.
  • Provide project support to project managers, management and other team members.
  • General experience with SolarWinds, Gigastor and FireMon.
Application Requirements
  • Client will not accept subcontractors
Required Qualifications:
  • Firewall
  • Cisco Routers
  • NETWORK PROTOCOLS
  • Network Management Tools
  • TCP/IP
  • Network Deployments
  • Network Migration
  • Network Topologies
  • CISCO IOS
  • Switches
  • Network Administration
  • Cisco
  • Network engineer
  • Cisco Technologies
Benefits/Perks
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • and Life Insurance for Full-time W2 Consultants. Supplemental Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Dependent Care Assistance. 401(k) with Roth feature. Free E-learning Courses
Start date
n.a
From
MATRIX Resources, Inc.
Published at
11.04.2012
Project ID:
346447
Contract type
Freelance
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