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Position: CCIE Network Engineer Location: Remote Length: 6 month contract to hire Pay Rate: 75/hr-90/hr Pay rate conversion salary $165k-$185k Job Description: CCIE certified network Engineer Summary This position will be part of a team of network engineers operating in a converged IP environment who are responsible for the design, migration, implementation, enhancement, optimization, and maintenance of the enterprise LAN/WAN/VTC/VoIP & Telco infrastructure. The incumbent is expected to work with the senior network engineers on various technical projects including but not limited to network consolidation and integration, architecture designs and updates, site renovations & relocations as well as routine network related operational responsibilities. Detailed Responsibilities: ? Provide technical expertise and assist with network integration and consolidation efforts across multiple network environments. ? Oversees the day-to-day health of the enterprise and customer network infrastructure, with a focus on assuring network stability, capacity and organizational productivity. The network is a converged IP network carrying data, voice and video. ? Addresses and resolves complex technical problems relating to the installation, upgrade, and daily operation of local and regionally distributed network hardware and systems. ? Interface with customers, vendors, and other technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements relating to the Client as well as customer network and systems infrastructure. ? Works closely with the network-engineering director to establish and deliver consistent technical direction, collect and analyze network performance metrics, establish and enforce network service level agreements. ? Document engineering standards and proposals, leads or assists in the development of network architecture/engineering designs, changes, and configuration management. ? Assist in evaluating current and emerging network technologies, conducts technical assessments, and makes recommendations to Information Technology managers and customers. ? Strong interpersonal and customer service skills in addition to the ability to effectively manage and prioritize individual projects and tasks. Possess superior written and oral communication skills. Solid vendor management skills (circuit installation & troubleshooting, product/circuit procurement) are required. Position may require occasional travel to other Client locations throughout the continental U.S. ? This position is part of the after-hours on-call rotation and will require occasional after- hours, weekend and holiday work. Successful candidate must be flexible, with the ability to work independently as a project lead, part of the team or individual basis. Qualifications: ? Bachelor?s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 6-10 years of hands-on experience in the implementation and administration of complex, multi-location, multi-vendor, converged voice/data networks in a geographically distributed environment. ? CCNA, CCNP certifications required. ? Experience with a broad range of Cisco products. ? Understanding of internetworking routing protocols & technologies (TCP/IP, MPLS, VPLS, DMVPN, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, VRRP, HSRP, NHRP). ? Familiarity with data center infra. and experience with Cisco routers (Cisco ISR, ASR series) & switches including but not limited to 35xx, 37xx, 38xx, 45xx, 65xx, Nexus 9xxx, 7xxx, 6xxx, 5xxx, 2xxx & 1xxx series. ? Hands-on experience with the implementation and use of network monitoring, fault management and performance analysis tools, including Syslog, SNMP, NetBrain, Whatsup Gold, Solar winds, Scrutinizer etc. ? Experience with wireless networks. ? Creative problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to ?think outside the box? ? Experience with NAC/NAP technologies such as Microsoft or Cisco ISE is a plus. ? Experience with network security concepts, best practices, and technologies including, but not limited, to SSH, IPSec, RADIUS, TACACS, firewall policies, and 802.1x. ? Understanding of Microsoft Back-Office technologies, including, but not limited to Active Directory, IIS, Exchange, and other components. -- , Kalyan| Technical Recruiter Thoughtwave Software and Solutions 314 N. Lake St, Suite 6, Aurora IL 60506 Desk EXTN: 148 Email: Website: linkedin: