Network Engineer, Contract-to-Hire

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is a leading Google Cloud Premier Partner. We believe that engineering takes heart. Focusing exclusively on Google Cloud, we help our clients achieve the most innovative and disruptive transformations in their industries.

Overview of Role

We are looking for a Network Engineer (Contract To Hire after 6 months) for one of our client and will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and migration of IT networks and infrastructure. This role ensures the stability, security, and integrity of local area network, wide area network, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure IT Infrastructure is sufficiently robust, secure and simplifies delivery of integrated services across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage work with service providers for installation, preventative maintenance, upgrade, migration, repair, and outage remediation.
• Monitor network performance and identify potential network issues and implement solutions proactively.
• Design and write custom scripts to automate manual tasks.
• Provide project updates to project sponsors, stakeholders, and upper management.
• Collaborate with IT team members and cross functional business partners to deliver projects and support day-to-day operation.
• Research and provide solutions to enhance IT capabilities to improve business growth.
• Work on multiple projects and manage day-to-day operations, concurrently.
• Assist and mentor other team members.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ experience in managing enterprise level networks.
• Expert knowledge in Enterprise Networking: LAN, WAN, DATA CENTER, Wireless CLOUD NETWORKING
• Expert knowledge in Dynamic routing protocols: EIGRP, iBGP,
• Expert knowledge in Data Center concepts: VRF, VSS, VPC, NetFlow.
• Highly knowledgeable in Network troubleshooting: Packet capture, Analysis, firmware upgrade
• Experience working with large scale networks.
• Strong experience with, and advanced knowledge in the following protocols & technologies: QoS, Multicast, BGP, IPSEC & VPNs, Telemetry, packet capture and analysis
• Strong time management and prioritization
• NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
  • CCNP Certification
  • ACE-L3 Certification
  • PCNSA Certification
• Knowledge of cloud VPC, Direct connect, cloud security, and virtualized firewalls
• Overall understanding of integrations; data and systems
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment and show initiative to take on responsibilities.
• Decision making, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Time management with the ability to organize, assess, and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Ability to adapt to quickly changing business conditions.
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
• Familiar with solutions hosted in the cloud (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Willingness to grow and share his/her knowledge with others on the team.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience

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