Network Engineer

We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Network Engineer in Connecticut. This role will entail a focus on enterprise and data center networks, with responsibilities including the management and deployment of these networks, as well as the configuration and maintenance of routing and switching technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with IT staff and other departments to address network-related needs
• Utilize scripting languages such as Python and Ansible to automate network tasks
• Monitor the performance of the network and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation and diagrams
• Provide technical support and training to end-users and staff
• Implement network security measures and verify compliance with policies
• Plan, deploy, and manage enterprise and data center networks and appliances
• Configure and maintain routing and switching technologies
• Maintain the accuracy of customer credit records
• Process customer credit applications with accuracy and efficiency
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Proficient with Cisco routers, technologies, access points, hardware, identity services engine, networking, nexus, products, and wireless.
• Expertise in Juniper networks, routers, and switches.
• Extensive knowledge of Palo Alto Firewall and Fortinet Firewalls.
• Solid understanding of network security and network security monitoring.
• Experienced in managing fiber optic networks.
• Proficient in using Infoblox.
• Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure and enterprise network.
• Familiar with data center infrastructure, technologies, operations, and environment.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco Firewall.
• Knowledgeable in load balancer and network load balancing.
• Programming skills particularly in Python and Ansible.
• System administration experience.
• Proficient in Cisco Prime.
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of Active Directory and LDAP - Lightweight Dir Access Protocol.
• Skilled in access management.
• Certified in CCNA technologies, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, and JNCIS.