Network Infrastructure Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer Staff for a 12-month W2 contract in Bridgman, MI. You will work on Computer, Network, Storage, Cloud and End-User infrastructure projects, planning, researching, evaluating, and designing infrastructure solutions.

Key duties include firewall planning and maintenance (Cisco ASA, Fortinet, FTD), 24x7 on-call support, incident resolution and vulnerability remediation, documentation, budgeting input, and mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• Seven years in direct support of Network Operations in a large enterprise.
• An advanced understanding of network communications technologies and the ability to analyze and resolve complex network issues.
• Proficiency in networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Strong knowledge of IPAM-DDI solutions.
• Knowledge of network security practices.
• Experience with configuring and supporting hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Experience with network monitoring tools (Splunk, SolarWinds).
• Unix/Linux experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform infrastructure project assignments.
• Plan, research, evaluate, and design infrastructure solutions.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for 24x7 support.
• Develop and plan network incident resolution and remediation.
• Provide technical support, change and incident management.
• Prepare cost estimates, requirements, and technical recommendations.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Review budgets and assist with planning.
• May provide training and mentoring to others on the team.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

IPAM-DDI

Network security

Routers and switches

Firewall hardware

Network monitoring

Unix/Linux

Communication

On-call readiness

Troubleshooting

Education

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

Tools

Splunk

SolarWinds

ServiceNow

ITIL

Job description

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for an Infrastructure Engineer Staff, a W2 contract opportunity!!

Duration: 12 months

Role Type: W2 contract with the potential to convert

Location: Bridgman, MI 49106

Job Description:

Working independently, responsibilities include the following related to Computer, Network, Storage, Cloud and End-User infrastructure:

Perform infrastructure project assignments. Plan, research, evaluate, and design infrastructure solutions.

• Firewall planning, configuration, installation, and maintenance for Cisco ASA, Fortigate firewalls, and FTD s
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24x7 support.
• Develop and plan network incident resolution, configuration audit and updates, as well as vulnerability remediations.
• Provide a high level of technical support and analysis, operation, administration, and troubleshooting activities. Adhere to the company’s approval processes as part of change management, incident management and trouble response scenarios.
• Prepare cost estimates, justifications, application requirements, alternative solutions, and technical recommendations.
• Prepare technical documentation including procedures, manuals, and reports.
• Review and adhere to budgeting and approval processes while assisting with annual and project planning.
• May provide training and mentoring, as well as work direction, to others on the team.

Experience:

• Seven years in direct support of Network Operations in a large enterprise environment, preferably within the utility or energy sector. ServiceNow or similar ITIL experience is a plus.
• An advanced understanding of network communications technologies and an demonstrate the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, coordinate, and resolve complex network issues and projects.
• Proficiency in networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Strong knowledge and experience with IPAM-DDI solutions
• Knowledge of network security practices
• Experience with configuring and support with hardware (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Experience with network monitoring tools (Splunk, SolarWinds)
• Knowledge in routing and switching protocol, WAN technologies including MPLS, point-to-point, MAN, and wireless; LAN technologies including LAN design standards and best practices, data center network design, and wireless solutions; and security standards with firewalls, design, and best practices
• Experience in Unix/Linux
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to clearly communicate complex findings and present them to ensure audience appeal at various levels of the organization and with clients.

Licenses/Certifications: Cisco CCNA/CCNP