Russell Tobin
Network Engineer
Russell Tobin, Paramus, New Jersey, us, 07653
What are we looking for in our Network Engineer?
The Information Technology team at Russell Tobin & Associates is supporting a top technology organization that has an opening for a
Network Engineer
.
Location: Milwaukee, WI or Paramus, NJ (2 days a week onsite Hybrid role)Type: 6 months contractPay Range: $40 to $45 - depending upon experienceSummary:The Network Engineer will be part of multiple projects
to standardize the company's remote and core sites. We are looking for a Network Engineer to design, maintain, and support our growing network infrastructure. This role will be part of a network infrastructure team responsible for the design and development of scalable, highly available network architectures. Our ideal candidate will be organized, detail-focused, and able to thrive in a team-oriented environment.Communication and interpersonal skills are a must. The candidate must have in-depth, hands-on technical skills ranging from: firewalls, routers and switches, virtualization and cloud technologies, security frameworks with extensive experience configuring and managing software and hardware related to LANs and WANs. The candidate must be able to travel in the US and some Canadian sites. This position would require some travel.Education/Equivalent:BS/BA degree or comparable experienceCertifications:Cisco CCNA at a minimum, CCNP preferredFortinet NSE 4 preferredITIL Foundation certifiedWork Experience Needed:Minimum of 5+ years' experience in IT network infrastructure in a large-scale enterprise with hands-on networking experienceMinimum of 5 years' experience with network administrationMust be able to understand internal/external customer perspectives when executing project and operational responsibilitiesExperience with supporting remote office environmentsExperience with leading infrastructure projects (Cloud, network, storage, etc.)Special Skills/Abilities Needed:
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in each of the following technologies or service areas:Network routing and switching, Cisco ASA, FTD, FMC, IPS/IDS, wireless controller configurations and AP deployment best practicesWorking experience with DMVPN with zone-based firewall deploymentsWorking knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet technologiesA good understanding of SD-WAN architectures with deployment experience a plusExpert knowledge of IPv4 TCP/IP subnetting and understanding of IPv6Rich experience designing and understanding Cisco network device configuration with working knowledge of Fortinet, Juniper, SonicWall, Palo Alto considered a plusDeep understanding of dynamic routing protocols particularly OSPF, EIGRP & BGP with working experience with route redistribution and performance routingCloud computing (AWS, GCP & OCI) experience a plusNetwork Management Tools such as SolarWinds Suite and Nagios a plusControl Network (SCADA) experience a plusCompliance/DocumentationFundamental understanding of risk management and auditsAbility to create/maintain artifacts in response to auditsMeticulous commitment to document all network configurationLucid diagramming toolsCompetenciesImpact and Influence: Works effectively with othersProblem Solving: Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solution, and responds quickly to new challengesIntegrity: Upholds personal and professional ethics and values, takes into account the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs, and abilities of individualsSoft SkillsTeamwork with a proven record of accomplishment for delivering desired outcomes while fostering a culture of collaborationWell organized, detail oriented with an ability to effectively prioritizeGood verbal and written communication skills for a wide variety of audiencesSolid decision-making ability and flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid changeDemonstrated ability to set a positive exampleShould possess a high energy level, sense of urgency, decisiveness, and an ability to work well under pressureNature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities:Lead infrastructure related projects. Design, coordinate and implement high quality customized solutions to support the business requirementsManage multi-datacenter distributed components of our infrastructure including firewalls, core switches and SD-WANMust be able to troubleshoot and configure Industrial Control NetworksNetwork (LAN and SDWAN), remote access, routers, wireless, firewalls, IDS/IPS and load balancer supportContribute to Problem Management as appropriateAssist with the creation of operational metrics and KPIsSupport continuous service improvement initiatives by identifying and executing opportunities to enhance processes and servicesSupport and contribute to enhancing Knowledge ManagementConduct operational support in a manner that is ITIL process driven and documented including relevant Change Management practicesMaintain productive working relationships with peer IT teams, business teams, department leads and end users across the enterpriseCollaborate with the Security and Risk Team to fulfil audit requests to maintain compliance; help drive risk mitigation efforts to address findingsFollow the directives of the Network Manager, IT Director, and PMs for all tasks assignedKey Skills:Must be motivated, have good work ethic, and work well with othersExperience in Enterprise Network InfrastructureMust be open to learning20% travel (could vary)- anywhere in the US or CanadaBenefits Info:Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
#CBRate/Salary: $40 to $45 /hr. W2 - depending upon experience
The Information Technology team at Russell Tobin & Associates is supporting a top technology organization that has an opening for a
Network Engineer
.
Location: Milwaukee, WI or Paramus, NJ (2 days a week onsite Hybrid role)Type: 6 months contractPay Range: $40 to $45 - depending upon experienceSummary:The Network Engineer will be part of multiple projects
to standardize the company's remote and core sites. We are looking for a Network Engineer to design, maintain, and support our growing network infrastructure. This role will be part of a network infrastructure team responsible for the design and development of scalable, highly available network architectures. Our ideal candidate will be organized, detail-focused, and able to thrive in a team-oriented environment.Communication and interpersonal skills are a must. The candidate must have in-depth, hands-on technical skills ranging from: firewalls, routers and switches, virtualization and cloud technologies, security frameworks with extensive experience configuring and managing software and hardware related to LANs and WANs. The candidate must be able to travel in the US and some Canadian sites. This position would require some travel.Education/Equivalent:BS/BA degree or comparable experienceCertifications:Cisco CCNA at a minimum, CCNP preferredFortinet NSE 4 preferredITIL Foundation certifiedWork Experience Needed:Minimum of 5+ years' experience in IT network infrastructure in a large-scale enterprise with hands-on networking experienceMinimum of 5 years' experience with network administrationMust be able to understand internal/external customer perspectives when executing project and operational responsibilitiesExperience with supporting remote office environmentsExperience with leading infrastructure projects (Cloud, network, storage, etc.)Special Skills/Abilities Needed:
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in each of the following technologies or service areas:Network routing and switching, Cisco ASA, FTD, FMC, IPS/IDS, wireless controller configurations and AP deployment best practicesWorking experience with DMVPN with zone-based firewall deploymentsWorking knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet technologiesA good understanding of SD-WAN architectures with deployment experience a plusExpert knowledge of IPv4 TCP/IP subnetting and understanding of IPv6Rich experience designing and understanding Cisco network device configuration with working knowledge of Fortinet, Juniper, SonicWall, Palo Alto considered a plusDeep understanding of dynamic routing protocols particularly OSPF, EIGRP & BGP with working experience with route redistribution and performance routingCloud computing (AWS, GCP & OCI) experience a plusNetwork Management Tools such as SolarWinds Suite and Nagios a plusControl Network (SCADA) experience a plusCompliance/DocumentationFundamental understanding of risk management and auditsAbility to create/maintain artifacts in response to auditsMeticulous commitment to document all network configurationLucid diagramming toolsCompetenciesImpact and Influence: Works effectively with othersProblem Solving: Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solution, and responds quickly to new challengesIntegrity: Upholds personal and professional ethics and values, takes into account the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs, and abilities of individualsSoft SkillsTeamwork with a proven record of accomplishment for delivering desired outcomes while fostering a culture of collaborationWell organized, detail oriented with an ability to effectively prioritizeGood verbal and written communication skills for a wide variety of audiencesSolid decision-making ability and flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid changeDemonstrated ability to set a positive exampleShould possess a high energy level, sense of urgency, decisiveness, and an ability to work well under pressureNature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities:Lead infrastructure related projects. Design, coordinate and implement high quality customized solutions to support the business requirementsManage multi-datacenter distributed components of our infrastructure including firewalls, core switches and SD-WANMust be able to troubleshoot and configure Industrial Control NetworksNetwork (LAN and SDWAN), remote access, routers, wireless, firewalls, IDS/IPS and load balancer supportContribute to Problem Management as appropriateAssist with the creation of operational metrics and KPIsSupport continuous service improvement initiatives by identifying and executing opportunities to enhance processes and servicesSupport and contribute to enhancing Knowledge ManagementConduct operational support in a manner that is ITIL process driven and documented including relevant Change Management practicesMaintain productive working relationships with peer IT teams, business teams, department leads and end users across the enterpriseCollaborate with the Security and Risk Team to fulfil audit requests to maintain compliance; help drive risk mitigation efforts to address findingsFollow the directives of the Network Manager, IT Director, and PMs for all tasks assignedKey Skills:Must be motivated, have good work ethic, and work well with othersExperience in Enterprise Network InfrastructureMust be open to learning20% travel (could vary)- anywhere in the US or CanadaBenefits Info:Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
#CBRate/Salary: $40 to $45 /hr. W2 - depending upon experience