Job Description :
Cerebra Consulting Inc is a System Integrator and IT Services Solution provider with a focus on Big Data, Business Analytics, Cloud Solutions, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, Oracle EBS, Peoplesoft, Hyperion, Oracle Configurator, Oracle CPQ, Oracle PLM and Custom Application Development. Utilizing solid business experience, industry-specific expertise, and proven methodologies, we consistently deliver measurable results for our customers. Cerebra has partnered with leading enterprise software companies and cloud providers such as Oracle, Salesforce, Amazon and able to leverage these partner relationships to deliver high-quality, end-to-end customer solutions that are targeted to the needs of each customerlt; /span>
Position: Network Engineer Duration: 6-12 Months Location: Kansas City, MO (4400 E Front St Job Description: Leads, guides and applies highly technical and advanced strategies in the design, configuration, and maintenance of LAN, WAN and wireless networks to ensure the stability, integrity and operational effectiveness and efficiency of network services. In addition, the Network Engineer will participate with the design, purchase, installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end-user training where requiredlt; /li> Provides and teaches technical consultation for enterprise and application project teamslt; /li> Provide and guide team members to identify and clarify strategy, address gaps, define and execute related policy/procedures and pursue improvement opportunitieslt; /li> Leads the design and configuration of internal and/or external networks as required for assigned projects, assuring that requirements are metlt; /li> Translates business/customer requirements into network or process designslt; /li> Coordinates network technology and configuration activities to ensure integration and alignment with other IT technology, systems, applications, and environmentlt; /li> Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recoverylt; /li> Uses planning skills to manage and complete projects on time and on budgetlt; /li> Conduct research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing effortslt; /li> Identifies innovative approaches to accomplish departmental goals, while maintaining alignment and compliance with business goals, corporate IT standards, strategy and Service Level Agreementslt; /li> Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and serviceslt; /li> Coordinates network technology and configuration activities to ensure integration and alignment with other IT technology, systems, applications, and environmentlt; /li> Provides technical support and guidance (Level 3) in troubleshooting network performance issueslt; /li> Researches problems that cannot be resolved by routine procedureslt; /li> Creates troubleshooting procedures, designing resolution scripts, workflows or flowchartslt; /li> Ensures timely resolution of problems Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications informationlt; /li> Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reportslt; /li> Participate in managing all network security solutionslt; br /> Mandatory Knowledge and ability to perform advanced administration on multiple company standard network technologies or similar platforms such as Cisco enterprise LAN/WAN gear, F5 load balancing, Aruba wireless networking, and Checkpoint/Palo Alto security platformslt; /li> Understands and considers business goals, corporate IT standards, department strategy, service level agreements, EVA' s and budgetary implicationslt; /li> Understands and considers and applies standard concepts, best practices and procedures related to LAN, WAN and wireless networkslt; /li> Knowledge of established configuration management, network architecture development and project methodologieslt; /li> Communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and nontechnicallt; /li> Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other departmentslt; /li> Effective project team member, at times assuming leadership roles for projects as requiredlt; /li> Monitors emerging trends and evolving technologies, evaluating and understanding the implications for inclusion in department strategylt; /li> Takes the initiative to search for and identify alternative and/or innovative solutions to architecture problemslt; /li> Uses planning skills to manage and complete projects on time and on budgetlt; /li> Quickly adapts to the demands inherent in managing multiple projects simultaneouslylt; /li> CCNP or similar certification highly desired and CCIE certification desiredlt; br /> Education/Experience Bachelor' s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related field and 6 years network engineering experiencelt; /li> 12 years of network engineering experience