Senior Network Engineer - Partners Consulting, Inc.

Title: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Type: Contract or contract-to-hire

Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to ensure the stability and integrity of the network infrastructure and services. Assists with planning, designing, and developing local area network (LAN), metro area network (MAN), and wide area network (WAN) across the organization. Participates with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will analyze and resolve network hardware and software complex problems in a timely and accurate fashion utilizing advanced troubleshooting methods, techniques, and tools and will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve systems issues.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage LAN/MAN/WAN, Firewall (VPN), Load Balancing Technology, Wireless Networking, and Cloud Networking
• Document and maintain advanced troubleshooting techniques and capacity-planning methods on systems (e.g., diagrams, technical specifications, operating manuals)
• Provide research and recommendation for continuous process improvement, including evaluating vendor proposals and reviews to ensure they are in line with procurement policies and procedures
• Work on projects / systems / issues of medium-to-large complexity as a project team member
• Perform the duties of the Sr. Network Engineer as required

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science / Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of Data Network experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco switching and routing, F5 LTM / ASM, network security, and network management systems
• CCNA, CCNP, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or equivalent hands-on and network design experience
• F5-CSE
• Strong technical and project skills
• Ability to work with team in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to balance daily workload along with business and maintenance projects
• Ability to work with Project Managers to ensure projects are completed successfully and on time
• In-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Ability to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions
• Ability to listen to requirements and make recommendations based on knowledge of the environment and Networking knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Team player and individual contributor
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Ability to act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Able to provide off-hours support, including On-Call

Required Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of network hardware and software
• Extensive knowledge of LAN / WAN / wireless / VoIP HW / SW technology network infrastructure, design, topology, protocols, and operating procedures
• Cisco Nexus switch technology (VPC, NXOS & FEX)
• Cisco Catalyst switch technology (VSS, IOS including Universal, Layer 2/3 technologies, Stackwise)
• Cisco ISR and ASR router technology (IOS including Universal, Layer 3 technologies, routing protocols)
• Routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, PBR, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, and OSPF)
• Cisco NFG firewall (VPN client [IPSEC /SSL], LAN-to-LAN)
• Cisco wireless technology (LWAPP and autonomous), WCS, and/or Prime Wireless LAN Management
• Application Load Balancer (LTM, ASM, iRules)
• DNS / DHCP and IPAM technology
• Other technology Radius, TACACS, QoS, Packet Capturing and Analysis, Metro Ethernet and Dark Fiber services, understanding of Copper & Fiber cabling
• Network monitoring Tools
• Strong network troubleshooting skills
  

Additional Skills Preferred:

• Cloud Experience Google, Azure, AWS
• Gigamon
• VoIP knowledge
• Multicasting knowledge
• Optical network

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