Network Engineer - Remote | WFH

At our global IT and workforce consulting company, we excel in guiding businesses through moments of transformation, acceleration, and scale. We are currently seeking a driven Network Engineer to join our dynamic team in Raleigh, NC 27609.

Position Title: Technical Specialist - Mid Level / Network Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC 27609

Shift Timing: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: Within 1-3 Weeks

Duration: 6 Months Contract with the possibility of extension

Pay Rate: $65.00 - $70.00 on W2/C2C

Job Description

We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated experience in designing, deploying, and supporting large-scale networks utilizing a variety of network technologies, including but not limited to:

OSPF

EBGP

IBGP

Optimized Edge Routing

Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRFs)

MPLS

Layer 3 Ether-channels

Virtual LANs (VLAN)

L2TPVPN

HSRP

Access Control Lists (ACLs)

AAA services (TACACS, Radius)

NetFlow V5/V9

IP SLA

NTP

DNS

DHCP

SNMP V2/V3

Layer 2/Layer 3 Quality of Service (QoS)

Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, IOS-XR

Cisco ISR routers

Cisco ASR routers

Network Virtualization

Additionally, the Network Engineer should possess the following skills and experience:

Participation in project teams focused on network infrastructure systems to address IT issues.

Strong customer service orientation, teamwork, effective communication, organizational awareness, and technical leadership.

Implementation of new releases of service components into the operational environment following defined processes.

Coordination of deployment and implementation projects for networking services provided to agencies.

Development of implementation and deployment plans, along with coordination during execution.

Fault isolation and remediation to ensure optimal service availability.

Root Cause Analysis tasks to determine pervasive problem sources.

Analyzing system Known Errors to determine effective solutions according to Problem Management processes.

Following work processes and procedures for quick and effective technical problem resolution.

Ability to plan, direct the work of others, and manage projects through implementation.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Development and maintenance of effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Hands-on experience as a Senior Engineer in designing, implementing, and managing networking technology solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.

Certifications (Optional)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) certifications or equivalent.

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certifications.

Completed ITIL Foundations Certification.

Must-Have Skills

Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR Router platforms, specifically ASR 9902, 9903, 9904, and ASR 9000 Series nV technology.

Ability to upgrade OS for suite of ASR routers and physically install them into remote WAN POPs.

Technical knowledge to configure routers with MPLS, OSPF, BGP routing best practices.

Experience with deploying and transitioning services during approved after-hour maintenance windows.

About Us

Founded in 1998, our firm operates on the principle that industry leaders need professional services and workforce management experts to drive core business and technology strategies. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, we serve more than 225 clients globally with a team of over 6,000 consultants.

We believe in the power of human potential to transform, accelerate, and scale companies. Guided by our core values of People-Centricity, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have been instrumental in helping clients achieve their strategic goals for over 25 years.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status. We do not discriminate based on disability.

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Please note that this posting is not an offer of employment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Any intentionally false or fraudulent information provided may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered at-will, regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Employment Type: Contractor