IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Network Engineer (Product Specialist 3/PS3) to join our customer in Columbus, OH. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details about this job. Only LOCAL CANDIDATES are considered for this role.
Job DescriptionOur Client is seeking a Network Engineer (DMZ, WAN, Internet) to provide the following assistance
• Network Analysis
• Services to maximize network potential
• Services to improve operations
• Documentation on installations and configurations
• Configurations Services
• Response to trouble tickets
• Microsoft Clustering (troubleshooting and analyzing Network traffic)
• Microsoft RPC protocols (trouble shooting and analysis)
• Basic Web development for network reporting
• Network Monitoring (Tools- HP Open View, SNMPc, and Solar Winds)
• EASY-IP Address Management
• DNS (Including Microsoft Active Directory Interaction)
• Cisco GSS
• HP OpenView and Castlerock SNMPc network monitoring management
• Cabling and physical connectivity
Qualifications• In depth Knowledge and Significant Experience with TCP/IP, TCP/IP OSPF and BGP Routing Protocols, Cisco HSRP
• Metropolitan Ethernet-Vlan Tagging
• Familiar with Network General Sniffer Software (and Wireshark) and able to interpret traces
• Cisco IOS, Cisco QOS, Cisco NX-OS
• Cisco Switches/Routers (2811, 29x0, 36xx, 3845, 65xx, 72xx, ASR1000 Series, Nexus 1000V, Nexus 2000, Nexus 5000, Nexus 70xx
• Cisco 6500 Sup 32, 6500 Sup 720 3b, and 6500 Sup VS-S720
• Cisco 6500 Firewall Service Module
• Cisco 6500 Intrusion Detection Module
• Cisco VPN (ASA)
• Cisco WISM, Cisco WLAN
• Cisco NAC – CAS and CAM both in band and out-of-band
• Cisco CSACSE (TACAS+)
• Cabling and physical connectivity (Voice/Data, copper, fiber)
Interview Process: Initial 15 minute phone call for 1st Round. 2nd round face to face or Skype Interview.
Additional InformationAdditional Information :
- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines".
- All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply.
- Most of our positions require Candidate to clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment.
THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:
Email your candidate/s resume to pete dot tylor at idealforce.com along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability.
Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Skills Required
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP routing protocols and Cisco HSRP
- Experience with Cisco IOS, Cisco QoS, Cisco NX-OS
- Hands-on experience with Cisco switches/routers (2811, 29x0, 36xx, 3845, 65xx, 72xx, ASR1000, Nexus series, 6500 series)
- Experience with Cisco VPN (ASA), Cisco WISM, Cisco WLAN
- Experience with Cisco NAC (CAS and CAM), TACACS+ (CSACSE)
- Familiarity with intrusion detection and firewall service modules on Cisco 6500
- Network monitoring tools: HP OpenView, SNMPc, SolarWinds
- Experience with network sniffers and packet analysis (Network General Sniffer, Wireshark)
- DNS administration including Microsoft Active Directory interaction
- Microsoft clustering and Microsoft RPC troubleshooting/analysis
- IP address management (EASY-IP) and network analysis/reporting
- Cabling and physical connectivity knowledge (voice/data, copper, fiber)
- Basic web development for network reporting
- Ability to document installations/configurations and respond to trouble tickets
What We Do
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