SENIOR Network Engineer (CCNP/CISSP/CCIE/CCDA)

Note : Please reply ONLY if you

1) can work 100% on site from day one have all the Required skill set and have worked as a "SENIOR Network Engineer (CCNP/CISSP/CCIE/CCDA) in a large & Complex IT Environment. CISSP/CCNP certifications are Mandatory with min 11-12 years of experience.
2) can meet the min required experience as defined under the MANDATORY Skills. Experience with Cisco, Brocade, Ruckus, and SolarWinds is essential.
3) can provide at least 3 verifiable experience from completed and/or substantially completed jobs that closely match this request Skill Matrix Resume Certification Form
4) Can go through a background check including fingerprinting Agree to a Mandatory WEB CAM.
5) have A Competitive Rate
6) will be available in late Mar 2025 timeframe as the Start date after a successful interview takes a minimum of 3 weeks.

s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time. NOTE: GIS will utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all persons employed during the term of the Contract Note to Consulting Companies : ANY CONSULTANT S RESUME YOU SEND ME MUST BE ON YOUR COMPANY S PAYROLL, NO H1-VISA TRANSFER, NO PRO-MARKETING, NO SISTER COMPANY RESUMES. The resume should have the DIRECT contact info and email of the candidate otherwise the candidate will NOT be considered. ALL H1 candidates including those onWOULD need to provide I-797 DL copy (no exceptions).

Each staff member assigned to this project must have a background screening that is equivalent to a Level Two (2) screening standard.

This is a fixed fee/hourly based project which is inclusive of travel, lodging, per diem expenses and all other costs associated with the completion of the associated tasks.

Interviews:
In the event an interview is requested, in-person interviews will be conducted at ocoee, FL. At the discretion of the hiring manager, interviews may be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. A phone interview may also be requested as a first step.

Telecommuting: Telecommuting is not an option for this position. This is NOT a remote position.

Summary
This position reports to the Security Risk Compliance Office Manager, Information Technology Office of the Client. The Senior Network Engineer is a key member of the Network Operations team. Incumbent will have advance knowledge and hands-on experience in deployment and management of routers, switches, firewalls and can proactively troubleshoot organization s complex Network Infrastructure. Experience with Check Point NGX, IPS/IDS, Rapid7 Nexpose, SolarWinds is essential.

Responsibilities
- Management of Layer 2 and 3 protocols including routers and switches. Focus on sustaining the necessary data throughput rate by monitoring network activity to mitigate performance problems.
- Proactively monitor and troubleshoot connectivity for the FTE s Network Infrastructure including campus, roadside, backbone, LAN, Walk-in Centers, partner networks and third-party connectivity.
- Review FTE s network architecture and design including failover capabilities and recommend changes to optimize performance and reliability.
- Ensure that network segmentations are adequately designed to protect sensitive environments including PCI, Financial, and customer data.
- Leverage SolarWinds to create dashboards to proactively monitor entire Network Infrastructure and proactively troubleshoot performance, connectivity including management reporting dashboards.
- Ensure that all network infrastructure routers, switches, firewalls are shipping log to SIEM by reviewing SIEM logs.
- Proactively monitor and deploy patches and updates to all network infrastructure routers, switches, firewalls, and other supporting equipment.
- Participate and support Network and Security Operations team in designing Cloud architecture. This includes capacity, failover, stability, and security design.
- Perform vulnerability scans for network infrastructure to ensure perimeter, network segments including databases, applications, and server environments are adequately protected.
- Maintain accurate inventory controls supporting FTE s network infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain network infrastructure diagrams and depict any changes along with associated documentation including change control approvals.
- Assist the SRCO team with investigation, triage forensic analysis, and evidence preservation regarding cybersecurity events.
- Assist with threat intelligence and hunting by leveraging in place security tools.
- Ensure compliance with established standards, polices, configuration guidelines established by SRCO and Industry best practices such as NIST.

Mandatory Requirements:

Education:
- Four (4) year degree or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Must have 11-12 years of hands-on experience with:
o Layer 2/3 routing protocols including troubleshooting complex issues
o Deployment and management of routers, switches troubleshooting.
o Private, Public, and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructures such as AWS, Azure platforms
- Must have 5 to 7 years experience with Unix (RedHat), Windows, VMWare, and other platforms
- 2 to 3 years working experience with vulnerability scanning tool (Rapid7 Nexpose preferred)
Certification: - CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA Preferred)
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE preferred)

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

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Note : This is a Full time ON SITE Contract Position !!

Start date : Mar 2025

No phone calls please.
ONLY candidates with an exact match will be contacted
No relocation assistance provided.
Candidates should be authorized to work in the US.