Wireless Network Engineer

Golden Technology; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative IT services firm is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with talented engineers and architects to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex network systems. With a focus on maintaining campus and datacentre networks, you will leverage your extensive experience in network technologies and certifications to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This position is ideal for proactive individuals who excel in problem-solving and possess excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will make a significant impact on network infrastructure and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proactive candidate with 10+ years in network technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience in network design.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain campus and datacentre networks.
• Work closely with engineers to design and implement network systems.

Skills

Network Industry Certifications

Experience with Arista or other commercial Wi-Fi platform

10+ years' working experience with network technologies

Working knowledge of leaf-spine architectures

Advanced knowledge in Ethernet, VLANs, VxLAN, VPN

Customer service skills

Excellent written skills

Experience in ITIL or similar service operational environment

Tools

Arista Cloud Vision

Palo Alto firewall

Citrix NetScaler

Zscaler Secure Private Access

Nutanix Flow

Microsoft Azure networking

Job description

Our client is looking for a Network Engineer to join their team! This is a hybrid role that requires working onsite two days a week and coming in for meetings. The Network Engineer will work on assigned projects and manage and maintain campus and datacentre networks. This role involves working closely with engineers and architects to design, implement, and troubleshoot network systems. The ideal candidate is proactive, can prioritize tasks, and solve complex network issues.

Top skills you need to have:

• Network Industry Certifications
• Experience with Arista (preferably) or other commercial Wi-Fi platform
• 10+ years' working experience with network technologies including network design and deployments of Campus and Data Centre networks.
• Working knowledge of leaf-spine architectures
• Advanced knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, VLANs, VxLAN, VPN, IP Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, IPsec, MACsec, QoS, Wi-Fi, VoIP, and 802.1X
• Centralized network management automation mindset is highly desired
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
• Excellent written skills and desire to document network infrastructures
• Experience with working in an ITIL or similar service operational environment
• Arista Cloud Vision experience preferred
• Palo Alto firewall experience preferred
• Citrix NetScaler or load balancing experience preferred
• Zscaler Secure Private Access experience preferred
• Nutanix Flow or virtual machine micro-segmentation experience preferred
• Microsoft Azure networking knowledge a plus
• Experience working with a Network Access Control solution preferred

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Analyst, Other, and Supply Chain

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting