Network Engineer

Manager notes:

• Need Dynamic Routing Protocols
• This is a new addition to the team - there is currently just 1 other Network Architect, so the candidate will have to be able to work independently, be a self-starter and very hands-on to get the job done.

Network Engineer

6-month contract to hire

Location – MUST BE LOCAL as it is on-site 3/days week in Fountain Valley, CA

Interview – Video and onsite

The Network Engineer will work the Global Network Architect to maintain, monitor and optimize closely with our complex network and security infrastructure. Providing recommendations to improve network redundancy, reliability, scalability, and productivity of day-to-day operations are all elements of this position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Willing to live in a commutable distance from Fountain Valley.
• A bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, Technical Field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experienced with dynamic routing protocol
• Experience in Cisco Routers, switches, Palo Alto Firewalls and Palo Alto Prisma Access
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and workflow a plus
• Qualified applicants will have 3-5 years of experience in network (WAN/LAN/VPN) design.
• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience .
• Operating Systems: Windows Server 2019, familiarity with Linux command line and python scripting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Discuss business requirements and underlying computer network that is used to support the business functions.
• Analyze current network infrastructure, traffic pattern, network utilization, performance, and security vulnerability.
• Design best-practice corporate infrastructure and datacenter to meet needs and regulatory compliance.
• Lead a team to implement the proposed solutions and oversee the project.
• Troubleshoot advanced routing and switching problems revolving around corporate Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, and various networking technologies (eg. routing, switching, security, wireless, IP telephony etc.).
• Configure and support wide range of Cisco networking product families.
• Document global network topology, traffic flows and all network engineering processes
• May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and documentation skills are essential
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to think outside the box, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to summarize and present complex information technology issues to senior leaders
• Quick learner who is able to learn new technologies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive sitting, phone, and computer use
• May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person

Extended/on-call hours may be needed