Description
We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Network Engineer in the Paper/Packaging industry. Our team is based in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, and we are looking for someone with a strong background in Cisco Networking and a variety of other technical skills.
100% ONSITE in ALLENTOWN, PA
Responsibilities:
Provide expert support for our Cisco network environment, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and network security
Manage network equipment and technology tools to ensure optimal performance
Perform analysis of network needs and contribute to the design of network architecture, integration, and installation
Monitor system performance and maintain systems according to requirements
Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures, contributing to and maintaining IT infrastructure standards
Research and recommend innovative, automated approaches for network and system administration tasks when possible
Provide Tier 2 support and additional support as requested from the Service Desk or in case of events. Investigate and troubleshoot issues
Stay up-to-date with relevant technologies
Maintain problem tracking and technical knowledgebase to expedite resolution of future service requests
Establish and implement 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures
Operate within the defined standards of technical infrastructure, policies, and practices
Requirements
Proficient in Cisco Networking and Cisco Wireless
Familiarity with Zscaler and Cisco ISE
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
Understanding of VLAN and Cisco Catalyst Switches
Knowledge and experience with Active Directory
Cisco CCNA certification is preferred
Comptia Network certification is a plus
Experience with Palo Alto Firewall and Palo Alto Networks
Comfortable with Meraki
Must have excellent problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team and independently
Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is preferred.
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