What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer; Extreme Network Exper. position at Connection and Careers?
Overview:
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
Connection Services is seeking a Network Engineer to join our Technical Staffing Division for a contract to hire opportunity onsite in Brunswick, GA. This is a contract to hire opportunity with benefits.
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support and enhance a complex, home-grown network environment. This role requires deep hands-on experience with Extreme Networks technologies and strong core networking fundamentals. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a custom, non-standardized infrastructure and collaborating closely with internal teams to maintain, secure, and optimize the network.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support and enhance a complex, home-grown network environment. This role requires deep hands-on experience with Extreme Networks technologies and strong core networking fundamentals. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a custom, non-standardized infrastructure and collaborating closely with internal teams to maintain, secure, and optimize the network.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Extreme Networks switching and routing- Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 network issues in a home-grown network environment
- Configure, maintain, and optimize network performance, availability, and scalability
- Implement and support network security solutions, including Palo Alto firewalls
- Participate in network upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management initiatives
- Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and best practices
- Work cross-functionally with security, systems, and application teams to support business requirements
Required Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Extreme Networks (this is a must-have)- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals (routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.)
- Experience supporting custom or home-grown network environments
- CCNA or Arista certification (active or previously held)
- Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (configuration, troubleshooting, or operations)
Preferred Qualifications
Palo Alto certification (PCNSA, PCNSE, or similar)- Experience integrating Extreme Networks with security platforms
- Exposure to multi-vendor network environments
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Additional Information
- Hands-on, technical role requiring independent problem-solving
- Opportunity to work in a highly customized and evolving network environment
Salary : $52 - $63