What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Systems Design Engineer position at National Computing Group?
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- Length of assignment: 1 year
- How many positions: 1
- What is the preferred candidate location (local, non-local, remote?) and is there flexibility? If remote possibility, indicate schedule. Local to SC
- If on-site, which location will the contractor report to? Cayce, SC
- Will travel be required for this position? If so, how often? Yes travel is possible, will be based on project needs. No guarantee traveling will occur.
- What schedule is the candidate required to work? 8x5
- At any time is overtime required or would you say it is just available as a function of the job? Not guaranteed, will be based on project needs
- Any required certifications? Recent Cisco Certifications
Job Description:
The client's Information Technology department seeks a Network Architect to support the enterprise with network devices, network architecture, and network communications security. Primary focus is Data Center networking, Enterprise WAN and Cloud connectivity efforts.
- Support enterprise managed network device configurations (e.g. network switches and routers) and architectures in a high availability environment and support associated network communications, implementations and modifications.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for networking issues and manage, configure, install, troubleshoot, and provide oversight for network devices and network services associated with Data Center Networks, WAN connectivity, Cloud connectivity networks, and associated communication interfaces.
- Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including replacement, service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
- Architect and implement network designs across the enterprise.
- Provide network engineering expertise in the disciplines of core routing, core switching, network security, network diagnostics, and load balancing.
- Monitor regulatory requirements, industry trends, and potential impacts to enterprise networks.
- Monitor system performance, connectivity, and resource utilization.
- Provide change management review and approvals. Follow change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
- Collaborate with client's staff members to broaden network knowledge and technical expertise across the team.
- Ensure system drawings and documentation are revised as needed.
10 years of networking experience
- Strong engineering and operational skills in Enterprise routing and switching environments
- Deep understanding of network routing protocols: EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, QOS, STP, DHCP, SNMP, TCP, UDP
- Must have experience with network break/fix of layer 2 and 3 environments
- Cisco Nexus platform experience
- Cisco SDWAN, MPLS, Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, Wireless
- F5 load balancing, Infoblox, SolarWinds (NPM, NCM), Firewalls (PA, Fortinet, ASA)
- Cloud-based connectivity (AWS, Azure)
- RoIP, Multicast, Voice over WLAN,
Required Skills
- Experience with packet decoding technology
- Experience working in environment subject to regulatory compliance
- Experience with supporting an enterprise network at a Utility company
Preferred Skills
Cloud Computing & Infrastructure
Security Architecture
Soft Skill Requirements
Effective communication
Decision-making skills
- Are there any specific companies/industries or ideal background you’d like to see in the candidate’s experience? Previous utility experience
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $60.80 - $66.80 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Cayce, SC 29033 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $61 - $67