Network / Operations - Network Technician II

Lead Consulted, Network Engineer (Contract to hire)

Location : Richmond, VA - Onite

In this role, Unix / LINUX, CCIP, CCIE, CCNA, Routing, Meraki Wireless, and Palo Firewalls.

Responsibilities

Manage Telecommunications, Network, and Internet activities

Work to ensure that the Network and Telecom group exceeds expectations of our customers SLA.

Use network monitoring tools to proactively manage the network.

Ensure adequate system documentation

Manage the telecom equipment and service procurement process, including ensuring appropriate equipment inventories and software licenses

Manage suppliers in the Telecom supply chain

Collaborate effectively with peers in IT and other departments

Network Analysis, Tracking traffic types and bandwidth usage ensuring proper sizing of our network backbone connections

Manage SDWAN infrastructure

Work with third party vendors for project implementation and support

Create and maintain network diagrams.

5 years of IT experience with 3 years in Telecom or network operations

Experience supporting remote offices (e.g., branch offices)

Experience supporting Cisco Switching and Routing, Meraki Wireless, and Palo Firewalls.

Experience with NAC tools (Cisco ISE, PortNox)

SDWAN Administration, configuration and support.

VPN (GRE / IPSEC)

Cloud Networking with a focus on Azure.

Monitoring and NCM experience.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative, Motivated, and Forward thinking.

Strong troubleshooting skills.

Strong network diagram experience with Visio or similar tool.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

Experience with a rapidly growing company or IT organization

Applicable Cisco certifications (CCIP, CCIE, CCNA)

Experience with Citrix or similar technologies in a decentralized and geographically dispersed environment

Knowledge of Unix / LINUX

Scripting and Automation