Network Engineer Advanced Level - Remote

FCA Services; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FCA Services is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer at an advanced level to enhance critical lab infrastructure. This full-time position focuses on network management, incident response, and security enforcement in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have robust networking expertise and exceptional client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Cisco switches and networking principles.
• Experience with server maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Robust skills in PowerShell for automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage network incidents and infrastructure changes.
• Collaborate with lab technicians for tailored solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and controls.

Skills

Core Networking

Security & Network Management Tools

Scripting & Automation

Identity & Access

Server Maintenance

Data Backup

Cloud Integrations

Tools

SolarWinds

PowerShell

SQL

Veeam

Ivanti

VMware

SEP

SentinelOne

WinSCP

MoveIT

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Network Engineer Advanced Level - Remote

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We are seeking a highly skilledNetwork Engineerat an Advanced level, possessing strong networking expertise and exceptional customer-facing skills, to support and significantly enhance our client’s critical lab infrastructure. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

MUST BE LEGAL TO WORK IN THE USA AND HAVE A US PHONE NUMBER

We are seeking a highly skilledNetwork Engineerat an Advanced level, possessing strong networking expertise and exceptional customer-facing skills, to support and significantly enhance our client’s critical lab infrastructure. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

Job Summary:

This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and secure operation of a vital lab environment. You will be a key collaborator with lab technicians, researchers, and engineering staff, deeply understanding their unique requirements to design and implement robust network and system solutions. Your responsibilities will span active incident and change management, proactive network administration, continuous process modernization, and rigorous security control enforcement. You will directly contribute to maintaining a reliable and efficient infrastructure that underpins critical research and development activities.

About US:

FCA is a business Development firm. As a leading provider of business solutions, we understand that one of the biggest concerns for businesses is to cut costs while maintaining high standards of quality. Our products and services are designed to help you achieve both these goals, providing you with cost-effective solutions that don't compromise on quality. FCA works directly with Estreet Security.

Responsibilities:

As an Advanced Network Engineer, your contributions will encompass a wide array of technical and collaborative tasks:

• Business Interface & Partnership:Forge strong, collaborative partnerships with lab technicians, researchers, and engineering staff (including Informatics teams) to gain a deep understanding of their evolving requirements and proactively create tailored network and system solutions that enable their work.
• Incident & Change Management Leadership:Work effectively off a prioritized backlog of tasks, promptly responding to break/fix issues and enhancement requests. You will be available both on-site and remotely as needed to manage critical incidents. You will meticulously plan, implement, and coordinate infrastructure changes, upgrades, and scheduled outages, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Comprehensive Network Administration:
• Oversee the seamless addition of network devices, computers, and servers to the network and domain.
• Configure network ports using tools likeSolarWindsand manage Port Opening Requests (PORs).
• Engage frequently and collaboratively with the Network Security, Hosting & Platform Policy teams, and other Site IT Services teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Perform configuration and troubleshooting of network switches and routers.
• Diagnose and resolve complexACL (Access Control List)and firewall rule connection issues.
• Submit accurate procurement requests for networking equipment as part of annual planning and budgeting.
• Process Automation & Modernization:
• Lead initiatives to automate and modernize various operational processes, including inventory maintenance.
• Proactively identify and drive the retirement of legacy hardware and operating systems, promoting adoption of modern solutions.
• Facilitate seamless integrations with Layer 4 solutions and various cloud environments, enhancing connectivity and service delivery.
• Account & Access Management (Active Directory Focus):
• Administer and maintain system accounts primarily throughActive Directory, ensuring accuracy and security.
• Manage the creation and deletion of user accounts.
• Grant appropriate Security Group access based on defined policies.
• Manage and track the approval process for access requests.
• Assist with password resets and software installations.
• Maintain and update essential support documentation.
• Security & Controls Enforcement:
• Actively participate in the annual review of approximately 10 critical security controls (e.g., firewall configurations, shared IDs, inactive IDs, SolarWinds access, inactive ports), ensuring continuous compliance.
• Vigilantly operate with privileged IDs, adhering to strict security protocols, and continuously work to tighten security policies across the infrastructure.
• Server Maintenance & Administration:Be available for scheduled quarterly server outages after business hours and occasional weekend outages. Possess a working knowledge ofWindows Server 2003-2019+. Perform file server administration (e.g., build servers) and domain administration. Troubleshoot group policies.
• Data Backup & Recovery:As a system administrator, manage data backup processes (e.g., usingVeeam), ensuring data recoverability.
• Patch Management & System Security:Support security patch management (potentially using tools likeIvantiorSCCM). Administer and troubleshootFTP servers(e.g., usingWinSCPandMoveIT).
• Virtualization & Hardware Troubleshooting:Troubleshoot issues with both physical and virtual (VMware) server environments across various hardware configurations and operating systems.
• Antivirus Administration:Administer antivirus solutions (e.g.,SEP & SentinelOne).

Technical Expertise & Desired Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical skillset:

• Core Networking:Deep understanding and hands-on expertise inCisco switchesand other core network devices.
• Security & Network Management Tools:Proficiency withSplunk Firewall Event Viewer, Algosec Firewall Analyzer, and FireFlow.
• File Transfer Tools:Experience withWinSCP and MoveIT.
• Scripting & Automation:Strong proficiency inPowerShellandSQLfor automation, data querying, and system administration tasks.
• Endpoint Security:Experience withSentinelOnefor endpoint protection.
• Operating Systems:Solid understanding and experience withLegacy Windows operating systemsup to Windows Server 2019+.
• Identity & Access:Expertise inActive Directoryadministration, including account creation/deletion, security group management, and access request approvals.
• Server Maintenance:Proven server maintenance experience, including troubleshooting group policies.
• Data Backup:Working knowledge of data backup as a system administrator (e.g.,Veeam).
• Security Patch Management:Experience with security patch management (e.g.,Ivanti, SCCM).
• Windows Server:Strong working knowledge of Windows Server versions.
• Virtualization:Experience troubleshooting physical and virtual (VMware) server issues.
• Antivirus:Experience with antivirus administration (e.g.,SEP & SentinelOne).
• Network Security:Strong understanding of network security principles and firewall rules.
• Cloud Integrations:Familiarity with cloud integrations.
• Availability:Flexibility for occasional after-hours and weekend work to support critical operations.
  

Qualifications:

• We are looking for candidates who are eligible to work with any employer without sponsorship.
• Online interview process will be conducted.

Location & Compensation:

• Location:Remote and several hybrid locations throughout the US
• Pay Range:$80,000 to 120,000

The actual salary offered may vary within the range based on a candidates' unique experience, locale, and business needs. In addition to a base salary and bonus plans,

If you are having a hard time applying, you can apply through https://rai.estreetsecurity.com/candidate-booking

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. We are an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

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