What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer for Infrastructure Management position at FairPoint Communications?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Infrastructure Engineer in Richmond, VA, where you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our network infrastructure. This contract-to-hire opportunity invites candidates who are dedicated to advancing their careers while contributing to a collaborative and technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
This position offers significant potential for professional development, providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge networking technologies and the chance to collaborate with a skilled technical team. The role is designed to foster career advancement in the fields of information systems and infrastructure.
Networking and Professional Opportunities
As part of our esteemed organization, you will have the opportunity to expand your professional network and collaborate with experts in the field, enhancing your knowledge and skills while contributing to the success of the team.
Compensation And Benefits
Join our dynamic team as an Infrastructure Engineer in Richmond, VA, where you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our network infrastructure. This contract-to-hire opportunity invites candidates who are dedicated to advancing their careers while contributing to a collaborative and technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the management and maintenance of firewalls, switches, and routers across main and remote offices.
- Diagnose and resolve network performance and connectivity issues.
- Implement and deploy network configuration changes and software upgrades.
- Conduct testing and updates of network disaster recovery protocols.
- Address network security issues, including firewall, IPS threat detection, and VPN problems.
- Provide expert technical guidance to the Desktop Support team.
- Exceptional proficiency in networking technologies, including knowledge of OSI network layers and TCP/IP.
- Familiarity with various networking devices, such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls (Firepower and Meraki).
- Understanding of SDWAN, Citrix, VMWare, and SAN technologies.
- Competence in maintaining and monitoring both Wide Area Networks (WAN) and Local Area Networks (LAN).
- Practical knowledge of BGP & EIGRP support, IPSEC, and SSL VPN configurations.
- Proficiency in Layer 3 switching and VLAN configuration.
- Wireless maintenance and support experience (WCS).
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Information Systems with a focus on Infrastructure Administration.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Cloud Infrastructure, or XAAS are preferred.
This position offers significant potential for professional development, providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge networking technologies and the chance to collaborate with a skilled technical team. The role is designed to foster career advancement in the fields of information systems and infrastructure.
Networking and Professional Opportunities
As part of our esteemed organization, you will have the opportunity to expand your professional network and collaborate with experts in the field, enhancing your knowledge and skills while contributing to the success of the team.
Compensation And Benefits
- Competitive C2C rate of $70/hour.
- Pathway to full-time employment with potential benefits upon transition.
- Candidates must be US Citizens or hold a valid Green Card.
Salary : $70
