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Job#: 2062732
Job Description:
Role: Sr WAN Engineer
Duration: 12 month contract
Location: Hybrid in SE MI
Description:
The team defines the Global Wide Area Network Connectivity Solutions that ensures required communications and data is highly available and reliably exchanged. The team facilitates the support of the WAN planning team for strategic initiatives and Network Operations team on WAN technologies of software and hardware. The team performs the evaluation, lab testing and validation of existing and emerging technologies on WAN technology applications, capacity, lifecycle to establish defined operational standards. Candidate will work to consult, engineer, establish and deliver the standard WAN solutions for high quality, secure WAN network solutions that enable communication between the Ford networks and the rest of the world. You will engage internal and possible external customers to provide technical WAN engineering services to ensure the continued and uninterrupted operation of the business.
You will collaborate across the Global WAN Engineering and WAN fulfillment /Planning organization and with key work partners throughout the company. The candidate will work within WAN lab certifying and testing operating systems, and hardware. They execute the evaluation, testing and validation of existing and emerging technologies on WAN technology applications, capacity testing, platform sizing, including lifecycle to establish defined operational standards. They will also do security CVE reviews against certified software. The candidate will be required to cable various platforms and media together, load and test IOS, backup restore platforms, upgrade/downgrade OS, they will also perform traffic generations and analysis to complete the testing and certification. Autonomous mode and in SDWAN. They will generate reports, documentation, and runbooks for knowledge transfer. They will assist with engineering and support various optical transport and convergence systems.
Skills Required:
Skills Preferred:
Experience Required:
Experience Preferred:
Education Required:
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Job Description:
Role: Sr WAN Engineer
Duration: 12 month contract
Location: Hybrid in SE MI
Description:
The team defines the Global Wide Area Network Connectivity Solutions that ensures required communications and data is highly available and reliably exchanged. The team facilitates the support of the WAN planning team for strategic initiatives and Network Operations team on WAN technologies of software and hardware. The team performs the evaluation, lab testing and validation of existing and emerging technologies on WAN technology applications, capacity, lifecycle to establish defined operational standards. Candidate will work to consult, engineer, establish and deliver the standard WAN solutions for high quality, secure WAN network solutions that enable communication between the Ford networks and the rest of the world. You will engage internal and possible external customers to provide technical WAN engineering services to ensure the continued and uninterrupted operation of the business.
You will collaborate across the Global WAN Engineering and WAN fulfillment /Planning organization and with key work partners throughout the company. The candidate will work within WAN lab certifying and testing operating systems, and hardware. They execute the evaluation, testing and validation of existing and emerging technologies on WAN technology applications, capacity testing, platform sizing, including lifecycle to establish defined operational standards. They will also do security CVE reviews against certified software. The candidate will be required to cable various platforms and media together, load and test IOS, backup restore platforms, upgrade/downgrade OS, they will also perform traffic generations and analysis to complete the testing and certification. Autonomous mode and in SDWAN. They will generate reports, documentation, and runbooks for knowledge transfer. They will assist with engineering and support various optical transport and convergence systems.
Skills Required:
- Experience and knowledge of WAN/LAN Technologies, SD-WAN, IPsec, QoS, VoIP, OSPF, LDAP, SMTP, Proxy servers, Load-Balancers, and network security protocols.
- Proficiency in VPN design, IPSEC, MPLS, GRE tunnels, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP with multiple areas over various WAN transports, and a deep understanding of BGP protocol and peering.
- Experience with various Cisco platforms: CAT9500, CAT9600 series, C8500 series, C8300 series, ASR1100 series, ASR1000 series, ISR 1100 series.
- Skilled communicator, able to operate autonomously and independently, and collaborate in a group setting when necessary.
- Understanding of cloud technologies (Google Cloud Platform, AWS).
- Experience and knowledge of routers and switches installation, cabling, loading OS, configuration, testing, and development with reporting of various testing scenarios leading to global production applications.
- Proficiency in VLAN design, storage, backups.
- Experience and knowledge with physical cabling media & connectivity methods (Ethernet, Fiber/Optical), and lab environment testing methodologies.
- Experience with performance monitoring tools, packet captures, and analysis.
- Understanding of various circuit types (EPL & DIA).
- Experience in event management, critical examination with MOP, bug scrub, and CVE/PSIRT.
- Understanding of operational processes and support tools, ticketing processes.
- Testing ability on various user platforms and OS (Apple, MS, Linux).
Skills Preferred:
- Automation and programming development.
- Experience with general DWDM principles, optical switching, optical expressing, transponders, optical patch panels, ROADM technologies.
- General knowledge of NSPs, ISPs, carriers, and cloud services.
- Experience with virtualization and monitoring tools such as Splunk, SevOne, LogScale, Data insights, Cacti, WhatsUpGold.
- API development and integration.
- Knowledge of IPv4, IPv6, Cellular (4G, 5G), performing hardware and software evaluation based on WAN technologies - application, capacity, life-cycle management that standardizes connectivity options, various failover & high availability designs.
- Ability to create, develop, or validate operational materials and runbooks.
- Experience with a wide range of IP infrastructure applications (DNS, SMTP, NTP, IMAP, RADIUS, FTP).
- Understanding of security tools such as ISE, Cisco Umbrella.
Experience Required:
- 5 years of experience implementing, operating, and troubleshooting TCP/IP and Ethernet-based networks, including knowledge of IP protocols, routing, and switching.
- 5 years working with Cisco networking hardware, including routers and switches.
- 5 years of experience with Cisco WAN and SDWAN.
- 5 years of experience with network management in a large organization, and SaaS, cloud-based networking.
- 3 years of experience configuring and implementing BGP, GRE, IPSec VPN solutions.
- 3 years of experience configuring and implementing Cisco ISA, ASA, Catalyst hardware, and associated operating systems.
- Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, PMP, CCDP.
Experience Preferred:
- Experienced and knowledge of Prisma Remote Access and Global protect
- Experienced and knowledge of Thousand eyes
- Cloud ramps
Education Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Computer Engineering or similar programs
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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