Network Engineer

Core Technology Solutions; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Columbia, SC, is seeking an experienced Network Administrator Consultant to oversee network operations and ensure optimal connectivity. The role requires significant expertise in Cisco technologies, including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs. The consultant will be responsible for managing and troubleshooting a statewide network infrastructure, performance monitoring, and adhering to cybersecurity practices. This direct hire position necessitates local residency or relocation prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot statewide network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and ensure efficient communication.
• Perform configuration, installation, maintenance, and upgrades of networking products.
• Troubleshoot network failures and identify problems.
• Maintain network diagrams and documentation.

Skills

Cisco firewalls

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Cisco VPN

Cisco administration

Palo Alto firewalls

Palo Alto XDR

Job description

Overview

Seeking to hire a skilled Network Administrator Consultant who will act as a point of reference for the Network Operations Center team on technical issues. While reporting to the Network Operations Center Manager, you will work on assignments that are complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems, making recommendations, and implementing changes with little to no supervision. In alignment with organization's standards, this position contributes advanced technical expertise to support and strengthen daily NOC operations.

This is an onsite position in Columbia SC with potential travel to other field office locations using a company vehicle. Candidates must be local or must be able to relocate to the area prior to starting the role.

This is a W2 direct hire contract position, No C2C or third party candidates, please.

Responsibilities

• Daily duties include managing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting a statewide network infrastructure built upon a foundation of various solutions, such as Cisco/Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet/FortiGate, Certes, and Citrix NetScaler, and Trellix technologies.
• The Sr. Network Engineer will be proactive in their approach to monitor network performance, ensure efficient communication across the network, review and improve security compliance through cybersecurity best practices, and implement updates or changes to maintain optimal connectivity and secure version compliance.
• Perform the configuration, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of networking products.
• Troubleshoot network failures and identify network problems.
• Network analysis, design, installation, configuration, and support.
• Maintain network diagrams and other network documentation.
• Provide configuration, troubleshooting and problem resolution support.
• Troubleshoot and remediate issues in a complex, voice-integrated infrastructure

Required Skills/Education

• 10+ years of experience with Cisco firewalls
• 10+ years of experience with Cisco routers
• 10+ years of experience with Cisco switches
• 10+ years of experience with Cisco VPN
• 10+ years of experience with Cisco administration
• 5+ years of experience with Palo Alto firewalls
• 5+ years of experience with Palo Alto XDR

Preferred Skills

• 10+ years of experience with knowledge of monitoring and tracing tools
• 10+ years of experience in core network architecture
• 10+ years of experience with advanced troubleshooting, routing, and switching
• 4+ years of experience with wireless networks
• 3+ years of experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure

Equal Opportunity

Core Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a variety of employment opportunities and benefits. Please check out our website for additional opportunities.

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