Job Title: Network Engineer/VPN

Location: Raleigh, NC

Duration: Long Term

Description:

• Our Client is seeking an experienced Network Engineer (VPN) to support their operations at their Raleigh NC facility. The selected candidate will be required to Assist in the installation and maintenance of network communications. Configures various network devices and services. Troubleshoots the network issues within established policies, procedures, standards, and compliance items of the client. May assists network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. Must have knowledge of Internet, computer, routers, switches, firewall, etc.

Education:

• A minimum of thirteen (13) years relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual s degree is not in the applicable field, then four additional years of related experience is required.

Certifications:

• CCNP Security and or CCIE (preferred, other security certifications are also highly appreciated).

Responsibilities will include:

• Strong analysis fundamentals and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills to present/communicate ideas effectively across different audiences, such as customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to take ownership of customer success and drive customer satisfaction.
• Ability to successfully manage your tasks and complete them in a timely manner.
• Hands-on experience using tools to configure, deploy and/or troubleshoot Cisco or other vendors' products and solutions.
• Ability to identify network topologies, build lab setups and collaborate with multiple technologies to replicate and resolve problems.
• Willingness to learn new skills to support different technologies and adapt to business needs.
• Strong ability to work with different cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work as a great teammate and work with minimal supervision.

Required Skills:

• 3-5 years of related experience involving high-level customer support in Security technologies.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP stack, Routing/Switching, SSL/TLS, common Application Layer protocols
• Knowledge and troubleshooting experience of Site-to-Site, DMVPN, IPsec, FlexVPN, Remote Access VPN, GETVPN.
• Knowledge and experience in at least one of the network security technologies: Cybersecurity, Firewall, IPS.
• Working experience of VPN on different products like Cisco Router, Firewalls ASA/NGFW.
• Experience with using Wireshark to analyze captures for troubleshooting.
• Proficient in English, written and spoken.

Technical Skills Considered a plus:

• Analyze traffic and packet flows using packet analyzers such as Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali for Pen Testing and offensive security.
• Admin troubleshooting experience of Linux-based hosts, servers, and devices (Performance issues, logs analysis and user management)
• Ability to manage, configure and troubleshoot technologies based on certificates (PKI, SSL, TLS, VPN, Man-in-the-middle decryption)
• Ability to understand, explain and troubleshoot Authentication Protocols and Standards (LDAP, Radius, SAML, SSO, etc.)

Additional Provisions:

• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• Once candidate s resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
• If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
• All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
• Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
• The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e., collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.

About IDEXCEL, INC

Idexcel is an IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives.Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.