This job is 50% on-site in Columbia, SC. Must relocate to Columbia,SC at the start of the contract
Our direct client has an opening for a Network Engineer 11034-1
This position is up to 12 months, with the option of extension, and is in Columbia, SC
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Ensuring that new infrastructure products are implemented in accordance with agency requirements and industry best practices
* Network security including proper configuration measures prior to device deployment as well as retroactively on production systems in accordance with MARS-E standards
* Reviewing configurations on existing network infrastructure
* Review and change as needed existing network infrastructure
* Troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure issues with guidance on resolving end-user issues
* Knowledge transfer to existing staff
* Network infrastructure documentation
* Assist with daily operations on infrastructure management
*Lead migration efforts of on-premise infrastructure to AWS/Aure Cloud
*Lead and assist with network redesign in AWS cloud
*Configure and maintain network firewalls and transit gateways in AWS
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
EXPERIENCE DESIGNING AND MAINTAINING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE IN AWS/AZURE
EXPERIENCE WITH IP ADDRESS MANAGEMENT
EXPERIENCE DEPLOYING, CONFIGURING AND MAINTAINING CLOUD VM SERIES PALO ALTO FIREWALLS IN AWS
5-7 YEARS NETWORK EXPERIENCE
CISCO ROUTERS/SWITCHES
PALO ALTO FIREWALLS
F5 LOAD BALANCING/FIREWALL
MERAKI WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
PRISMA CLOUD
INFOBLOX DNS/DHCP
FORESCOUT, ISE
VMWARE VSPHERE
VMWARE NSX
CISCO UMBRELLA
REQUIRED EDUCATION: BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: CCNA OR CCNP
CISCO Routers Yes 5 Expert Currently Using
CISCO SWITCHES Yes 5 Expert Currently Using
Azure Power Platform Yes 5 Advanced Within 6 Months
Azure Cloud and Virtualization Yes 5 Advanced Within 6 Months
Additional Skills: REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
EXPERIENCE DESIGNING AND MAINTAINING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE IN AWS/AZURE
EXPERIENCE WITH IP ADDRESS MANAGEMENT
EXPERIENCE DEPLOYING, CONFIGURING AND MAINTAINING CLOUD VM SERIES PALO ALTO FIREWALLS IN AWS
5-7 YEARS NETWORK EXPERIENCE
CISCO ROUTERS/SWITCHES
PALO ALTO FIREWALLS
F5 LOAD BALANCING/FIREWALL
MERAKI WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
PRISMA CLOUD
INFOBLOX DNS/DHCP
FORESCOUT, ISE
VMWARE VSPHERE
VMWARE NSX
CISCO UMBRELLA
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