Network Infrastructure Architect/Engineer

Job Title: Network Infrastructure Architect/Engineer Location: Remote Hire Type: Contract Key Required Skills DNS/IPAM; Firewalls; NAC; load balancing; DDoS mitigation, tapping/sniffing infrastructures; NTP; AWS (Preferred), Azure, or Goog Position Description: Research, design and implement security solutions for network infrastructure Engineer network solutions for new & existing systems. Provide day-to-day network engineering and operations support Provide tactical and strategic input on overall network planning and related projects Work with advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Challenge with working on complex technical problems and providing innovative solutions. Work with highly experienced and technical resources. All other duties as assigned or directed. Attending customer lab environment to work with new technologies and applications Foundation for Success (Basic Qualifications): This experience is the foundation a candidate needs to be successful in this position: 10 years of experience with designing, configuring, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network switching and routing protocols in a large enterprise network (7000 nodes). 8 years of experience with configuring and managing switches, routers, Load Balancers, firewalls 8 years of experience with Network Monitoring/IPAM (i.e., SolarWinds, NetFlow) 8 years of physical communication troubleshooting skills using cabling and signaling analyzer, packet capture and analysis 8 years of experience and knowledge of Cisco IOS and Cisco Nexus Operating systems 8 years of experience with WAN Optimization using Riverbed and trace tools like Wireshark 5 years of experience with a high-level scripting language such as Python or Perl 5 years of experience with Gigamon Active Cisco CCIE, CCNP certification and PRIME experience Strong cloud networking & design experience preferably with Hyperscalers like AWS, Azure and google. Factors to Help You Shine (Required Skills): These skills will help you succeed in this position: Experience with Dynatrace Solid understanding of internetworking: security, routing, switching, SAN and application networking Experience with Microsoft Server and Linux Administration Expertise in the Linux command-line environment. High availability, failover and redundant configurations Network deployment and operations automation (Ansible, Zero Touch Provisioning) Experience with virtualization solutions (i.e., VMWare). Experience documenting network information including of all switching and routing equipment, connected IP-addressable devices and cabling interconnects Provide technical competence for auditing the existing environment by creating relevant documentation where it does not exist. Plan, research, evaluate, design and develop network systems by applying engineering, hardware and software design theories and principles to develop a compatible system infrastructure in line with organization strategies Interface with customer IT leadership and internal teams to develop network, systems, and security solutions Ability to produce operational documentation using industry best practices in technical writing. Experience in using MS Visio, Project. How to Stand Out from the Crowd (Desired Skills) Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills: Active Cisco CCIE, CCNP certification Knowledge, skills and abilities creating and managing automation scripts to manage Network as a Service (Software Defined Networking (SDN), Load Balancers, firewalls, etc. Experience developing best practice project plans, engineering scripts, and documentation for network performance management. Prior Federal government experience. Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts and isn't afraid to volunteer in a dynamic work environment Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities Knowledge of relational databases and ability to construct and debug SQL queries About Us: InterSources Inc , a Certified Diverse Supplier, was founded in 2007 and offers innovative solutions to help clients with Digital Transformations across various domains and industries. Our history spans over 16 years and today we are an Award-Winning Global Software Consultancy solving complex problems with technology. We recognize that our employees and our clients are our strengths as the diverse talents and opportunities they bring to the table enable us to grow as a global platform and they are causally linked with our success. We provide strategic and technical advice, and we have expertise in areas covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration, Custom Software Development, Data Analytics Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Services, etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud partner company. We align strategy with execution and provide secure service solutions by developing and using the latest technologies that thrive our resources to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it convenient for our clients to do business with InterSources Inc. Our teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven client experiences that put the users first, providing an unparalleled experience. This results in strengthening the core technologies of clients, enabling them to scale with flexibility, create seamless digital experiences and build lifelong relationships.