Job Description :
Job Title : Network Engineer
Location : Columbus, GA
Duration : 6 Months
Job Description:
Responsible for the engineering, configuration, installation, maintenance and upgrade of physical and virtual server infrastructure.
Provides technical support to various departments and users with regard to Server Operating Systems, VMware, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and IBM hardware.
Works on complex application problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation requires evaluation and judgment. Evaluates new products . Monitors and controls infrastructure performance in the areas of response, throughput, and availability. Monitors protocol compatibility and performs system tuning and makes recommendations for improvements.
Works with application owners to outline the installation of applications in the Synovus environment, diagram all network components associated with applications in both production and development.
Works with business units to outline the installation of the application in the Synovus environment, diagram all hardware associated to the application both in production and development, to architect current application systems, relay detailed documentation / suggestions to the business units for upgrades as well as to design disaster recovery plans.
Plans large scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies. Implements identified solutions, makes suggestions for ensuring a cost effective and efficient infrastructure environment.
Identifies troublesome trends and develops plans designed to resolve problems and prevent reoccurrence.
Responsible for vendor management and coordination; oversees escalated matters and works closely with vendors to bring issues to resolution. Participates in tool and vendor evaluations. Measure service levels and monitors performance against SLAs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Requires expert knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, networks, Windows Operating Systems, DNS, DHCP, VMware ESX, Red Hat, SUSE Linux and other various applications
Strong understanding of network infrastructure and development of applications.
Experience with graphical remote management tools, command line applications, Windows shell, and scheduled/automated task management preferred
Preferred:
Cisco routers and switches
F5 Load Balancers
Helpful to have experience with layer 3 routing, BGP and EIGRP
Financial Industry Experience
CCNA, CISSP or CCIE
Windows shell, and scheduled/automated task management
Nexus 9K/7K/2K
3900/2900 routers