IT Networking Engineer

IT Networking Engineer (Temp-To-Perm)
Location: Telford, PA (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $50 - 61/hr (W2 only, no C2C candidates please)
Notes:

• This role will be mostly remote, but will report to the office on occasion.
• This is a Temp-To-Perm (6 month potential conversion)

Target Pay upon conversion : 110-120K Target Contract Length : This role has the potential to convert to FTE after 6 months/ contract to perm

Interviews :
Intro Teams meeting with manager - 30 mins, then Technical panel on Teams platform - 1 hour in length
Schedule: Mostly remote, but will report to Telford office on occasion ( need someone who is able to work with remote teams)
Candidate must live within an hour of office - ( 30-45 mins ideal) occasionally travel under 5-10% project based if needed to Andover, MA.
M-F potential for some after hours work based on project needs but flexible start within core business hours. Some international early calls ( 7-8am).

Job Purpose: Provides depth and guidance within the NA Region s Network Team. Daily support and administration of our networks, both local and Global (LAN/WAN, WLAN, Virtualized, Cloud, etc.). Ensures and maintains network security, propose improvements, and maintains technical documentation.

IT NETWORKING ENGINEER
Job Duties:

• Approves the provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of network hardware, systems software, and related infrastructure.
• Directs the lifecycle management of network system hardware and operating systems.
• Continually assesses and maintains security and integrity of the network (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VLAN)
• Consults with business partners within the organization, based on requirements, to design and implement innovative Network and Systems Solutions.
• Mitigates and resolves any issues, including escalations to customers and vendors.

• Provides Tier III support to the Infrastructure Operations Team and Field Services team on workstation, server, and application support issues, as well as coaching and mentoring IT team members to enhance their skills.
• Designs, implements, and supports Azure/AWS Cloud networks.
• Works both independently as well as with guidance from the manager or project lead. Maintains task status and documentation, network diagrams, technical documentation and provides reports to management as requested.
• Oversees Cybersecurity best practices including CMMC/NIST requirements
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Education:
Bachelor s degree in computer science or similar discipline or the equivalent in education, training and relevant experience.

Related Experience :
8-10 years network administration experience
Proficient with Cisco Catalyst, Meraki, Firepower and ASAs.
Expert-level technical skills, attention to detail and ability to work in stressful high paced environments
Solid Wireless Networking Administration
Expertise in Network Analysis tools (wireshark,Nmap. Metasploit, Snort or equivalent)
Knowledge of Security protocols including (IPSec, PKI, certificates)
IP Routing (IP, Multicast, MPLS, SDWAN)
Knowledge of Public Cloud infrastructures (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud)
NIST/CMMC Controls
Familiarity with Palo Alto GlobalProtect a plus

Special Competencies or Certifications:
Cisco CCNP or other network certification a plus
Certified Wireless Network Administrator
ITIL Certification
CompTIA network

Comp TIA Security Helpful but not needed