Network Engineer

Hello ,

Andy Here from Infojini. Hope you are doing well !!

We are looking for 2 Network Engineers (With FortiGate, Juniper and SolarWinds Exp) for our DIRECT client in Seattle, WA.

It is a 12+ month contract position. Please send me your resume along with the rate expectation to me andy.paul@infojiniconsulting.

com or call me on my number (301) 708-2200.

Below is the job description for the position. osition

Title - 2 Network Engineers (With FortiGate, Juniper and SolarWinds Exp)

Location - Seattle, WA 98104

Duration - 6-12+ months of Contract

Mode of interview- Telephonic / Skype

Client Direct Client

Hybrid Work 2-3 days onsite and Remote

General Summary :

• Under general direction, plans, develops, and implements the Agency’s local and wide server infrastructure in area of assignment;
• installs, configures, maintains, and administers Agency servers to ensure the availability of services; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies;

troubleshoots and resolves server related errors, issues, and warning messages as needed; and performs technical support duties to assigned area of responsibility ensuring quality of work meets the standards set forth by the Agency.

Essential Functions :

• Addressing vulnerabilities flagged by monthly infosec scans.
• Developing documentation and protocols to rectify infosec-identified vulnerabilities.
• Ensuring accurate network hardware records in SolarWinds by updating information promptly.
• Configuring TACACS, NTP, SNMP, and management IP settings for all deployed hardware across field locations.
• Managing incident tickets promptly and effectively.
• Handling service requests from IT Business Partners and Agency customers, including server setups, OS and application troubleshooting, access requests, and assisting with server-related tasks for other departments.
• Undertaking server system administration duties, including performance monitoring, account security management, application, and user management, and identifying and addressing security risks.
• Administering and upkeeping Active Directory (AD) security groups, ensuring appropriate access to critical systems, conducting AD cleanup, and establishing procedures for AD object management.

Deliverables :

As a network engineer, the contractors will be tasked with a variety of critical responsibilities to uphold the security, reliability, and effectiveness of our IT infrastructure.

This includes promptly addressing any vulnerabilities uncovered in the Agency’s monthly security scans and crafting thorough documentation and procedures to swiftly resolve any identified issues.

The network engineers also play a key role in maintaining accurate records of the Agency’s network hardware in SolarWinds, as well as configuring vital protocols like TACACS, NTP, SNMP, and

management IP settings across all deployed hardware in diverse field locations. Handling incident tickets and service requests in a timely and efficient manner will be a secondary priority, as the network engineers collaborate

with IT Business Partners and Agency customers. Special / Additional Qualifications (Over Role / Category Level)

Education & Experience :

Associate degree in computer science / information technology, or closely related field and three years of network engineering experience in the deployment, design, troubleshooting, and administration of network systems;

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills :

• Hard charging, dedicated learner, and determined networking technologist.
• 3 + years Juniper firewall, routers, and switches. Cisco routers, firewalls, and

switches.

• 2+ years FortiGate, F5, and Cisco wireless controller experience
• 3+ years' experience troubleshooting and remediating issues in a complex Network

Enterprise environment.

o Knowledge of local and wide area networking engineering (switching,

routing, BGP, OSPF, Firewall, Load Balancing) theory and technologies.

o Knowledge of IP addressing, network protocols, technologies, and VPN

configurations associated with LAN / WAN networks.

Network scripting experience to perform automation : Rancid, Ansible, Python

o Automation : Network configuration management, discovery and inventory

management, security, and compliance monitoring, monitoring and

troubleshooting

Working knowledge of SolarWinds Real-time and trend monitoring for network

infrastructure.

Awareness of security best practices for server and storage environments,

including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.

Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve server and storage-related

issues efficiently.

Effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to collaborate with cross-

functional teams are essential. Additionally, a proactive approach to learning new

technologies and staying updated with industry trends is highly valued.