Network Engineer

  • Romulus
  • The Judge Group Inc.
<b>Location: </b> Romulus, MI<br> <b>Description: </b> <br>Network Engineer<br> <br>Location: Romulus, MI (100% onsite)<br> <br>Type: Long-Term Contract to Hire<br> <br>Visa Requirements: No OPT/CPT/F1 Visas, please. Local Michigan-based candidates will be given first preference.<br> <br>Key Areas of Skill and Experience:<br> <ul> <li> <strong>Cisco Catalyst Switching and Wireless:</strong> <ul> <li>Installation, Configuration, Optimization, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Catalyst switches across the Core, Distribution, and Edge.</li> <li>Experience with Catalyst Wireless Controllers supporting WiFi5 or WiFi6 Endpoints.</li></ul></li> <li> <strong>Palo Alto Firewalls:</strong> <ul> <li>Installation, Configuration, Optimization, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of PA-Series firewalls.</li></ul></li> <li> <strong>Preferred Experience:</strong> <ul> <li>Identity Services Engine (Access policy, Network segmentation, Zero-trust).</li></ul></li></ul>Scope of Services: We are seeking a qualified candidate to support network operations and projects. Responsibilities include:<br> <ul> <li>Specify, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot local area network hardware and software (routers, switches, cabling, firewalls, security appliances, wireless access points, circuits, and Internet service).</li> <li>Perform performance tuning and escalate problems to vendors as needed.</li> <li>Provide proactive network support, including daily review of device and security logs, traffic monitoring, intrusion protection systems, and data center environment support.</li> <li>Maintain a secure network by developing access standards and monitoring usage.</li> <li>Configure and deploy Cisco, Dell, Fortinet, and Palo Alto infrastructure devices.</li> <li>Manage the lifecycle of network infrastructure.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate MUST have:<br> <ul> <li>A completed bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a technology-focused field.</li> <li>3+ years of experience in designing and managing cloud-based network infrastructure.</li> <li>5+ years of experience in network administration and support within a Microsoft server environment.</li> <li>5+ years of experience configuring and maintaining network switches, VLANs, routers, and firewalls.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<br> <ul> <li>Experience working within a government organization.</li> <li>Background in help desk or technology-oriented fields.</li> <li>Knowledge of Software-Defined Network (SDWAN), Local Area Networks (LANs), Wireless LANs (WLANS), and Wide Area Networks (WANs).</li> <li>Familiarity with Cisco security suite/tools, VPNs, network monitoring, and system backup.</li> <li>Enterprise (global) Active Directory administration in a Multi-Domain Architecture.</li></ul>Required/Preferred Certifications:<br> <ul> <li>CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional)</li> <li>CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)</li> <li>MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert)</li> <li>CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) required OR</li> <li>CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) preferred</li></ul> <b>Application: Please send your qualified resume to: kbarrymore@judge.com</b> <br> <br> <b>Contact:</b> kbarrymore@judge.com<br> <br>This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmJnZW5lcmljLjgwNzU3LjEyNTI0QGp1ZGdlY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">