Network Solutions Consultant

Overview:

GDC IT Solutions is currently seeking a Network Solutions Consultant in the Mid Atlantic Region.

Position Overview:

Project Overview:

Responsibilities include managing diverse network environments, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring team members

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight and guidance to business owners/managers in the analysis, design, engineering, testing, documentation, implementation, maintenance, and operation of network components.
• Oversee network administration, installations, and upgrades along with designing, deploying, and supporting relevant networking technologies.
• Work to solve problems through collaboration with team members.
• Troubleshoot problems with a high-level overview of client environments.
• Willingness to certify and maintain relevant certifications for vendor partnership levels.
• Track time, activity, and communication through GDC’s suite of applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in an IT related field , or 5+ years of recent IT experience as a Network Administrator/Engineer working with Sonicwall and Fortinet Firewalls.
• Background working in a variety of environments and/or various clients, consulting experience is a plus.
• Experience gathering client and project needs, allocating resources, and ordering necessary equipment.
• Ability to plan out a variety of client projects that involve networks, security camera systems, firewalls etc.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members on best practices and processes.
• Ability to work at a client site independently with little to no supervision.
• Specific technical skills desired (not necessary to have all):
• Configuration, installation, upgrading, and migrating of network devices – SonicWall, Cisco, Aruba, HP, Palo Alto, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, and other major vendor equipment.
• Configuration, installation, upgrading, and migrating of Wireless Networking Devices – Ubiquiti, Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, and all other major vendors.
• Experience with networking in Azure and/or AWS.
• Experience with Firewall functions such as NAT/PAT and VPN.
• Experience with Static Routing.
• Experience with Dynamic Routing Protocols (EIRGRP, OSPF, BGP).
• Knowledge of Spanning-Tree and Port-Channels.
• Experience with High Availability Concepts.
• An understanding of SD-WAN, QoS, and Traffic Shaping.
• The ability to design detailed network drawings.
• Troubleshooting all aspects of a network infrastructure such as LAN & WAN connectivity issues.
• Coordination of efforts between vendors.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous Technical Consulting Experience.
• Experience with large networks.
• Experience with Networking and some Server Background.

What We Do:

What We Do:

Working for GDC means you will be at the forefront of the technological world. We are a full-service staffing and Information Technology service company striving to make a difference in our communities by finding, developing, and deploying solutions.

• Cutting Edge Technology and Innovation
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Centric Environment
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Holiday and Vacation

Equal Opportunity Workplace:

GDC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all diverse backgrounds to apply. Our goal as an organization is to empower our teams to achieve their personal best and foster their professional growth regardless of race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, physical ability or disability, or veteran status.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification forms upon hire.

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