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The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Stafford Technology, is seeking a Network Engineer for a long term contract position that is 100% remote, focusing on network documentation and advanced network diagnosis. The role involves analyzing and testing network infrastructure, designing solutions, and mentoring less experienced engineers. Responsibilities • Documentation of current customer network diagrams • First response to advanced network break/fix work • Creating KB articles for resolutions • Analyze and test all elements of the network infrastructure • Design and implement network solutions based on business requirements • Plans, designs, and implements data network infrastructure components • Coordinates the development and maintenance of procedures, specifications, and standards • Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented monitored to gain the greatest efficiencies • Defines, oversees, and participates in the work performed by less experienced network engineers to plan design and manage network infrastructure components for effective performance, bolthires effectiveness and availability • Manages network projects related to technology pilots, conversions, implementations, etc • Regularly participates in the audit process • Design of the overall network architecture for an LOB or corporate wide project • Troubleshoots the most complex network issues • Establishes network priorities as they related to the achievement of short and long term business goals and objectives • Continues to enhance knowledge base for new products and vendor solutions that impact the business Skills • Understanding and demonstrated application of routing/switching, and firewall concepts • Initiative to communicate and collaborate • Organizational skills such as good documentation • Cisco/Palo VPN configuration • Advanced CCNP level WAN routing knowledge • Palo Alto Firewalls • CCNP/CCDP certification • Expert knowledge of a variety of network management tools, test equipment, circuits, and modems • Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack and firewall security in an inter-networking environment • Advanced knowledge of X.25, frame relay, Ethernet, and token rings • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service, communications, and presentation skills • Ability to serve as a technical mentor to others and guide less experienced engineers and technicians in resolving complex problems • Ability to apply expert knowledge of network engineering to the most complex problems and to direct train and guide less experienced staff • 8-10 years of related network experience • Demonstrated project management experience • Experience with routers, hubs, and bridges • Experience with SNMP Management Tool, POC based tools and products, and MS Office preferred • BS in Engineering or equivalent technical experience • Cisco certifications such as CCNA and CCNP required • CCIE certifications preferred Company Overview • Welcome to Jobs via Dice, the go-to destination for discovering the tech jobs you want.
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