Northstar Staffing Solutions
Network Team Lead
Northstar Staffing Solutions, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
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15495BR Fee: 20.00% Percentage Computed On Base SalaryLocation:
Cleveland, OHSalary: $112,000 to $120,000Target: $115,000Yes Relocation AssistanceNo Sponsor/Transfer H-1B or H-2Travel: 10%Bonus: 10%Honor Period - 6 MonthsJob Description
This position is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the network and telephony infrastructure. This role is required to provide both technical leadership along with the management of a team of network engineers and administrators.The position requires someone that has strong technical knowledge of a wide breadth of network and telephony principles along with hands-on experience. This individual must be familiar with best practices as it relates to both the implementation and ongoing operations of an enterprise landscape. This position will be responsible for managing an existing team of engineers and administrators that are responsible for the 24x7 ongoing maintenance/support while assisting with the delivery of corporate initiatives. Areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide leadership and direction to team membersManage team to resolution of problem tickets for a 24x7x365 networkDrive operational and proactive monitoring of corporate WAN/LAN/SAN/MPLS/IPS/Wireless networksCapacity Planning - Analyzes enterprise sites bandwidth requirements and system interdependencies. Develops capacity planning models.Able to execute and demonstrate sound project management disciplinesMaintain and develop project plans used to manage resource workload and budgetingDesign, engineer, implement, and manage complex networks, systems, and configurations in a global, multi-site enterprise environmentDisaster Recovery - Ensures planned testing activities are performed and technical criteria are metEnsures documentation of all relevant specifications, systems, and procedures are maintainedDevelopment and enforcement of process, procedures, and standardsAnalyze network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors. Recommends network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance.Manage support team and provide hands-on assistance when required to production switches, routers, load balancers, intrusion prevention systems, firewalls, and VPNsImplementation and administration of Site-to-site VPN and remote client VPN accessEnforce network standards to drive global hardware and software purchasesManagement of the corporate VoIP and collaboration suiteManage corporate contracts for hardware, software, and teleco maintenanceParticipate in the creation of the annual budgets and project portfoliosProvide leadership in the area of perimeter security by delivering appropriate procedures, access controls, change control, vulnerability testing, and incident management.Qualifications
Experience required:* 5 or more years of experience with managing a network team of administrators and engineers* Advanced experience with Sniffer and/or related analysis tools to analyze network application performance problems and troubleshooting* Cisco network certifications or demonstrated experience, such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCSP is a big plus* Good working knowledge of structured copper and fiber cabling infrastructure standards* Must have extensive understanding in VPNs and MPLS networks and their management* Expert hands-on knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stacks, Ethernet, FCoE, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, VPN, and NAC.* Expert knowledge of Cisco IOS with hands-on experience configuring Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls* Strong experience with Cisco network design and implementation in a highly virtualized enterprise environment* Interface with facilities engineering experts to plan, design, and/or modify standards-based building cabling environments that support wired and wireless networking and telephony needs* Strong understanding of major enterprise UNIX and Windows operating systems as well as virtualization technologies a plus* Excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and test planning skills* Excellent written and oral communication skills* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service, communications, and presentation skills.* Viewed as technical SME in network analysis, design, and engineering. Ability to serve as a technical mentor to guide others.* Expert knowledge of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Cisco Nexus products (core, distribution, data center), Cisco Catalyst product lines and their configuration* Strong understanding of QoS technologies (Layer 2 and 3 QOS, Low-Latency Queuing, etc.).* Experience with implementing QOS to optimize end user performance* Knowledge of Cisco wireless controllers and APs* Familiarity with Cisco VoIP solutions and Unified Communications products* Expertise in reading and analyzing network traces to determine the root cause of network problems and failures. Familiarity with the configuration and use of NetFlow to troubleshoot network performance issues* Strong hands-on knowledge in optimization and tuning of complex Cisco LAN/WAN/WLAN configurations and technology for maximizing performance and throughput* Working knowledge with Riverbed WAN Optimization configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting is a plus.* In-depth knowledge in load balancing and content switching/load balancing related concepts is a plus.* In-depth knowledge of Network/Infrastructure Security technologies (IPSEC, SSL/VPN tunneling, Firewall access control, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, administrative access control) and compliance (PCI, SOX, HIPAA)* Strong working knowledge of SAN/NAS technologies including Cisco-based fabrics* Advanced hands-on knowledge in design, engineering, and management of Cisco MDS switching infrastructure.* PC Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) including good documentation and analytical skills.* Applicant should excel in a team environment, and must be a self-starter when it comes to learning new skills or staying current.
Education required:* Bachelor’s degree in related IT fieldAdditional Information
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15495BR Fee: 20.00% Percentage Computed On Base SalaryLocation:
Cleveland, OHSalary: $112,000 to $120,000Target: $115,000Yes Relocation AssistanceNo Sponsor/Transfer H-1B or H-2Travel: 10%Bonus: 10%Honor Period - 6 MonthsJob Description
This position is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the network and telephony infrastructure. This role is required to provide both technical leadership along with the management of a team of network engineers and administrators.The position requires someone that has strong technical knowledge of a wide breadth of network and telephony principles along with hands-on experience. This individual must be familiar with best practices as it relates to both the implementation and ongoing operations of an enterprise landscape. This position will be responsible for managing an existing team of engineers and administrators that are responsible for the 24x7 ongoing maintenance/support while assisting with the delivery of corporate initiatives. Areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide leadership and direction to team membersManage team to resolution of problem tickets for a 24x7x365 networkDrive operational and proactive monitoring of corporate WAN/LAN/SAN/MPLS/IPS/Wireless networksCapacity Planning - Analyzes enterprise sites bandwidth requirements and system interdependencies. Develops capacity planning models.Able to execute and demonstrate sound project management disciplinesMaintain and develop project plans used to manage resource workload and budgetingDesign, engineer, implement, and manage complex networks, systems, and configurations in a global, multi-site enterprise environmentDisaster Recovery - Ensures planned testing activities are performed and technical criteria are metEnsures documentation of all relevant specifications, systems, and procedures are maintainedDevelopment and enforcement of process, procedures, and standardsAnalyze network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors. Recommends network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance.Manage support team and provide hands-on assistance when required to production switches, routers, load balancers, intrusion prevention systems, firewalls, and VPNsImplementation and administration of Site-to-site VPN and remote client VPN accessEnforce network standards to drive global hardware and software purchasesManagement of the corporate VoIP and collaboration suiteManage corporate contracts for hardware, software, and teleco maintenanceParticipate in the creation of the annual budgets and project portfoliosProvide leadership in the area of perimeter security by delivering appropriate procedures, access controls, change control, vulnerability testing, and incident management.Qualifications
Experience required:* 5 or more years of experience with managing a network team of administrators and engineers* Advanced experience with Sniffer and/or related analysis tools to analyze network application performance problems and troubleshooting* Cisco network certifications or demonstrated experience, such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCSP is a big plus* Good working knowledge of structured copper and fiber cabling infrastructure standards* Must have extensive understanding in VPNs and MPLS networks and their management* Expert hands-on knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stacks, Ethernet, FCoE, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, VPN, and NAC.* Expert knowledge of Cisco IOS with hands-on experience configuring Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls* Strong experience with Cisco network design and implementation in a highly virtualized enterprise environment* Interface with facilities engineering experts to plan, design, and/or modify standards-based building cabling environments that support wired and wireless networking and telephony needs* Strong understanding of major enterprise UNIX and Windows operating systems as well as virtualization technologies a plus* Excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and test planning skills* Excellent written and oral communication skills* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service, communications, and presentation skills.* Viewed as technical SME in network analysis, design, and engineering. Ability to serve as a technical mentor to guide others.* Expert knowledge of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Cisco Nexus products (core, distribution, data center), Cisco Catalyst product lines and their configuration* Strong understanding of QoS technologies (Layer 2 and 3 QOS, Low-Latency Queuing, etc.).* Experience with implementing QOS to optimize end user performance* Knowledge of Cisco wireless controllers and APs* Familiarity with Cisco VoIP solutions and Unified Communications products* Expertise in reading and analyzing network traces to determine the root cause of network problems and failures. Familiarity with the configuration and use of NetFlow to troubleshoot network performance issues* Strong hands-on knowledge in optimization and tuning of complex Cisco LAN/WAN/WLAN configurations and technology for maximizing performance and throughput* Working knowledge with Riverbed WAN Optimization configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting is a plus.* In-depth knowledge in load balancing and content switching/load balancing related concepts is a plus.* In-depth knowledge of Network/Infrastructure Security technologies (IPSEC, SSL/VPN tunneling, Firewall access control, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, administrative access control) and compliance (PCI, SOX, HIPAA)* Strong working knowledge of SAN/NAS technologies including Cisco-based fabrics* Advanced hands-on knowledge in design, engineering, and management of Cisco MDS switching infrastructure.* PC Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) including good documentation and analytical skills.* Applicant should excel in a team environment, and must be a self-starter when it comes to learning new skills or staying current.
Education required:* Bachelor’s degree in related IT fieldAdditional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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