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Belcan Sr. Network Engineer in Decatur, Illinois
Sr. Network Engineer
Job Number: 349331
Category: Network Administration
Description: Job Title: Sr. Network Engineer
Location: Decatur, IL
Zip Code: 62526
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Pay Rate: Starting at $90.00/hour
Schedule: Remote Eligible
Keywords: #NetworkAdministration #NetworkEngineeringJobs
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create network engineering solutions and designs within defined standards, or proposing new standards when required, ensuring that designs work holistically within larger solutions.
In close collaboration with cross functional architecture teams, develop strategies and roadmaps which support the introduction and continuous improvement of next generation network and firewall systems across all areas.
Actively develop a Software Defined Networking model and introduce SDN automation solutions across Cloud, LAN, WAN, and Wireless platforms.
Work closely with the Networking Operations teams to introduce AiNetOps into existing network platforms and future SDN platforms.
Design roadmap implementation projects, communicating with stakeholders and operations teams to ensure delivery.
Maintain a good awareness of Operations activities through regular communication with operations leads and by attending update meetings.
Create build instructions for engineering designs, and support operations teams during implementation.
Undertake requirements analysis of incoming requests ensuring deliverables are clearly understood and agreed with stakeholders.
Proactively seek out opportunities for continuous improvement of systems and processes and propose improvement activities.
Incorporate security-by-design into all solutions, ensuring that security requirements are considered concurrently with technical requirements.
Work closely with Tech Ops tower leads as an escalation point, providing SME support to operations teams assisting with P1/P2 incident resolution.
Liaise with 3rd. party vendors when appropriate to create engineering solutions and continuous improvement proposals.
Collaborate with Architects to propose, review and implement new standards and technologies.
Carry out continuous personal development, ensuring technical skills are kept up to date and non-technical skills are gained and improved.
Develop a base cross functional technical knowledge allowing holistic thinking during design processes.
Carry out technical reviews of change requests and designs created by other teams.
Work with Operations teams to analyze RCA"s and design action plans.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or higher
CCNP Certification
Extensive experience of implementing and developing vendor agnostic Next Gen Software Defined Networking platforms and Network Automation
Experience with provisioning and administration activities using automation technologies within the following environments: Cloud (Azure), WAN, LAN and Wireless
- Extensive experience of working with stakeholders to define requirements, select technologies, design, and introduce SASE, ZTN, and Secure Web Gateway solutions.
Experience of integrating automation technologies with a broad range of monitoring tools, in particular CA UIM and DOI and introducing AiNetOps solutions.
Strong knowledge and demonstrable experience of data centre and campus networking technologies such as, Cisco (routing, switching, firewalls), Palo Alto (Next Gen firewalls), Azure Cloud Networking, MPLS, In depth Routing & Switching (L2 / L3 connectivity), Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), Firewall Management (policies/rules/security zones), Encryption methods (IPSec, SSL, TLS, DTLS), VPN configuration, Router/Switch CLI experience and DNS/DHCP
Experience of creating technology roadmaps based on strategy inputs
Ability to carry out requirements analysis and create detailed engineering solution designs using Visio
Experience in providing engineering expertise to Operations teams in support of incident and request resolution
Ability to create low level implementation and build documentation
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
EOE/F/M/D/V
Location: Decatur , IL
Minimum Experience (yrs):
Required Education: Not Specified
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