Network Engineer 2

Kelly Services; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Network Engineer on a long-term, hybrid contract based in Dallas, TX / Charlotte, NC / Chandler, AZ. The role requires expertise in Avi and F5 technologies, Python scripting, and experience with large-scale enterprise networks.

Initial contract is 12 months with potential extensions; candidates should be able to work off-hours and weekends as needed. This is a great opportunity to join a major financial services client with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Network Engineering experience or equivalent.
• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts with 5+ years applied experience.
• Programming in Python or Unix.
• Experience with F5 WAF for application protection.
• Experience with Arbor for network DDoS protection.

Responsibilities

• Data Center Migration.
• Architect and implement changes to resolve issues and modernize the organization.
• Execute design, development, and troubleshooting for moderately complex problems.
• Advise on mitigation actions considering upstream/downstream data and systems.
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal form.

Skills

Network engineering

Python

Ansible

F5 WAF

Arbor

Leadership

Off-hours availability

Education

Infrastructure engineering certification

Tools

F5 LTM/GTM

Avi (NSX Advanced Load Balancer)

SSL/TLS certificates

Job description

$38.22 - $43.06

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Network Engineer in Dallas, TX / Charlotte, NC / or Chandler, AZ (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially.

Contract Duration: 12 Months (likely to extend)

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Developed software in one or more general-purpose programming/scripting languages: Python, Unix.
• Demonstrated expertise in F5 WAF for application protection.
• Exhibited proficiency in Arbor for network DDoS protection.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills in a large enterprise environment.
• Flexibly worked during off hours/weekends.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of network fundamentals, such as routing, subnets
• Knowledge and understanding of network infrastructure systems (routing, switching, load balancing, or firewalls) and internet technologies
• Knowledge and understanding of system engineering with emphasis on load balancing or network infrastructure
• Programming/coding skills in Python or Ansib
• Hands-on experience administering Avi load balancing services, including virtual services, pools, pool groups, health monitors, SSL/TLS certificates, persistence, and traffic policies
• Knowledge and understanding of principles and practices involved in designing, constructing, installing, maintaining, and operating Application Delivery Controllers, with emphasis on Avi controller architecture and application delivery patterns
• Knowledge and understanding of technology production support: installation environments utilizing three tiered architecture including web servers, app servers and database servers
• Experience with SSL/TLS certificates, HTTPS application delivery, and certificate validation/troubleshooting for load-balanced services
• Experience performing Avi controller or service engine upgrades, configuration deployments, and post-change validation, as well as F5 code upgrades where applicable
• Experience with base builds, initial configuration, and operational support for Avi controllers/service engines and F5 LTM/GTM platforms
• Experience supporting GSLB/global traffic management, site failover design, datacenter migration cutovers, and traffic swing activities for production and non-production environments
• Ability to provide technical consultation, interpret application architecture requirements, and document pre-change/post-change validation steps, evidence, and operational standards for repeatable delivery
• Experience working with LAN and WAN topologies, TCP/IP protocol, routers, switches, and firewalls in Internet, Intranet and Extranet environments
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting F5 OS version, 15.x, 17.x
• F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator or VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer(Avi) for Operators

What You Will Be Doing

• Data Center Migration
• Works with other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technology processes
• Executes creative solutions for the design, development, and technical troubleshooting for problems of moderate complexity
• Strongly considers upstream/downstream data and systems or technical implications and advises on mitigation actions
• Communicated strongly with both written and verbal skills.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.