Network Engineer

Conch Technologies, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Conch Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer for a remote 6-month contract (W-2). The role emphasizes architecture frameworks (TOGAF/Zachman), network automation, and API-driven service integration across WAN/LAN, VPNs, and security controls.

You will work with Python, REST APIs, YAML/JSON, NETCONF, and vendor tools (Cisco, DNAC, Solarwinds). Strong TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, routing, Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and PowerShell scripting are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of TOGAF or Zachman Frameworks for organizing architectural artifacts.
• Experience building, updating, and maintaining APIs for service integration.
• Experience automating infrastructure changes and upgrades with zero touch provisioning.
• Proficient with Windows Server OS installation, configuration, and administration.
• Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting experience.
• Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, routing, VPNs, firewalls.

Skills

TOGAF / Zachman Frameworks

Network Automation

Python

REST API

YAML

XML

NETCONF

TCP/IP

Subnets

VLANs

Routing

Firewalls

VPNs

Nmap

Ansible

Windows Server

PowerShell scripting

Active Directory / Group Policy

Tools

vSphere Automation API

Cisco

DNAC

Solarwinds Orion

LAN/WAN

Webex

Job description

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Greetings from the Conch technologiesNetwork EngineerREMOTE6 Months to hire w2

Proficiency in Architecture Frameworks:

Knowledge of widely used architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman Framework to structure and organize architectural artifacts and processes.

Network Automation - Python - REST API - YAML - XML - YANG - JSON - NETCONF - TCP/IP - VRF - SNMP - SSH - Cisco - DNAC - Solarwinds Orion - LAN - Webex - EIGRP - Networking - Normir/ansible/python - Nmap - Routing - SwitchingExperience in building, updating, and maintaining APIs for service integration. Understanding how forms interact with infrastructure to make changes via APIs.

Experience working with vSphere Automation API.

Experience with configuration management tools, Change management, Ingestion and practices.

Experience in automating physical infrastructure changes and upgrades. Zero touch provisioningDeep knowledge of Windows Server OS installation, configuration, and administration.

Proficient in Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting.

Experienced with DHCP, DNS, IIS, and file/print services.

Understanding of Windows security practices, including patch management, firewall configuration, and user access control.

Experienced in configuring and managing subnets and VLAN.

Strong background in TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, and routing.

Experience configuring and managing switches, routers, and firewalls.

Knowledge of VPNs, network segmentation, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Skilled in network traffic analysis, diagnosing connectivity issues, and performance