Network Engineer

Akkodis; Florida; Remote; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Network Engineer for a W2 contract-to-hire role, working remote in Bonita Springs, FL. You will design, install, and manage enterprise networking solutions and lead system architecture changes, with emphasis on security and performance.

The role requires hands-on experience with Fortinet, Cisco, and Meraki products, BGP/EIGRP, high-availability configurations, and a proactive approach to documenting networks and processes.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of network engineering experience using Fortinet suite of products (including Fortigate Firewalls, FortiSwitches, Fortimanager, FortiAnalyzer).
• Experience with Cisco routers and switches.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki Access Points.
• Experience with BGP and EIGRP routing protocols.
• HA configuration of firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Scripting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Cisco Voice/UCS/UCCX as it relates to network protocols.
• Knowledge of Telecom circuits, SIP trunks, and data center operations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic plans and reviews; design cost-effective networks following industry best practices.
• Develop network design and operational objectives; engineer and implement plans for current and new technology.
• Develop, implement, and maintain network security systems (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN gateways).
• Research and recommend automated approaches for network administration tasks.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and third-party agencies to implement secure connectivity solutions.

Skills

5+ years network engineering

Fortinet networking

Scripting experience

Tools

Fortigate/FortiOS suite

Cisco Routers/Switches

Meraki APs

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Network Engineer for a W2 contract-to-hire position working remote in Bonita Springs, FL. This position will require in-depth technical knowledge to facilitate the design, install and management of enterprise networking solutions and associated components. This will include leading system architecture and design changes, analysis and resolution of system hardware, software, and networking issues.

Pay Range: $55.00 to $70.00 per hour on W2; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Network Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Contribute to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; design cost-effective networks which follow industry best practices.
• Develop network design and operational objectives by designing and engineering, evaluating, recommending, formulating, testing, and implementing plans for current and new technology
• Develop, implement, and maintain network security systems, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPN gateways, to safeguard the company’s sensitive data and systems from unauthorized access.
• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for network administration tasks.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and third-party agencies to coordinate the implementation of secure connectivity solutions.
• Respond to technical assistance requests from users, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Provide support and training to end-users on system and application usage.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of network infrastructure, user accounts, and system backups, and provide regular reports to management on network performance, availability, and security.
• Responsible for configuration, implementation, and support for network installations as necessary.
• Provide subject matter expert network support and troubleshooting for an enterprise network.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation as it relates to network technologies, network topology, network equipment, and configuration(s). Ability to document standards, methods and produce drawings of environments.
• Provide timely and accurate project status updates to customer contacts and management
• Analyze system reports, error logs and activity and initiate system enhancements as needed
• Oversee Managed Services to ensure network incidents and problems are appropriately resolved or escalated within SLA.
• Interact with customers and establish customer relationships to gather and analyze customer needs, assess available resources, and determine optimal solutions.
• Develop project plans incorporating resource estimates for project tasks and manage projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with senior members of the enterprise infrastructure teams.
• Advise management on technology roadmaps, evaluate vendor products, and make recommendations on product/service selection and current system upgrades.
• Train, educate and mentor staff, as necessary
• Participate in after-hours upgrades, troubleshooting, and/or on-call availability.

Qualifications:

• Must have 5+ years of network engineering experience using Fortinet suite of products (including Fortigate Firewalls, FortiSwitches, Fortimanager, and FortiAnalyzer).
• Experience with Cisco suite of products, including Routers and Switches.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki Access Points.
• Experience with BGP and EIGRP routing protocols.
• Experience with HA configuration of firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Scripting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Cisco Voice / UCS/ UCCX as it relates to network protocols.
• Knowledge of Telecom circuits, SIP trunks, and data center operations.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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