Network Engineer (Tallahassee-based candidates preferred)

SGS Technologie; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Technologie is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support a client in Tallahassee, FL. Responsibilities include diagnosing network issues and maintaining enterprise-level hardware and software.

The ideal candidate will have rich expertise in deploying and troubleshooting technologies such as AWS, Azure, and various firewalls. This 12+ month contract offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and resolving hardware platform issues.
• Working knowledge of enterprise network environments with over 2,500 users.
• Lead technician experience with cross-training responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain LAN and WAN technologies.
• Manage virtual private networks and next-generation firewalls.
• Implement network access control designs.

Skills

Diagnose and resolve problems across hardware platforms

Experience in large enterprise networks

Lead technician experience

Deployment of LAN and WAN technologies

Proficiency in Python and PowerShell

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Job description

About SGS Technologies: We are headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, and are a trusted IT and staffing solutions provider with over 23 years of industry experience, delivering reliable and scalable solutions to clients across various domains.

We are looking for an experienced Network Enginner to support one of our direct clients in Tallahassee, FL

Job type: Contract

Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills & Experience:

• Diagnose and resolve problems across a variety of hardware platforms and vendors, including Aruba, Cisco, Pulse Secure, Hewitt Packard (HP) Aruba, ClearPass, Airwave, Palo Alto Firewalls, etc.
• Experience working in a large (2,500 users or more) enterprise network environment;
• Experience as a lead technician with the responsibility of cross‑training team members;
• Experience deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining the following technologies: Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Cloud Instances, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Quality of Service (QoS), Jitter, Latency Issues, Software Defined‑WAN (SD‑WAN), VeloCloud, Cradlepoint, Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Wireless Access Points, Load Balancers in Cloud Platforms, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect Connections, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Azure Virtual Network Peering, Native Cloud and Third‑Party Virtual Firewalls (Including Installation and Support).
• Maintain simultaneous encryption protocols, including Dynamic and Static Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC), Group Encrypted Transport Visual Power Manager (GETTVPN), Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN);
• Knowledge of designing and deploying Network Access Control via Aruba ClearPass;
• Experience with managing Aruba Airwave;
• Experience using command‑line configuration with Cisco, HP Aruba, and Linux; and
• Proficiency in programming in Python and PowerShell scripting.

Preferred Qualifications

The Department prefers the Candidates to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:

• Experience at configuring and applying best practices to Next‑Generation firewalls (NGFWs), including Palo Alto
• Knowledge of Cacti, Nagios, Solar Winds, Wireshark, and Internet Performance Working Group (IPERF)
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting HP/ Aruba switches and Cisco routers
• Knowledge of mapping physical network layouts and logical data flows with MS Visio to ensure the design accurately meets customer needs
• Knowledge of VoIP configurations
• Experience with managing Aruba Central Mobility Controllers
• Experience designing wireless networks with an emphasis on security, creating Heat Maps, creating RF channel plans, and troubleshooting interference issues
• Experience with Linux system administration
• Experience applying IT standards in a criminal justice environment
• Experience working with MyFloridaNet (MFN2) configuration and design and the State Division of Telecommunications
• Experience with Florida state government projects
• Experience with the Offender‑Based Information System (OBIS) Modernization Project.