Job Description
Position: Network Engineer
Duration: 6 Month Contract
Location: Fully remote but ideally wants someone local to the Chicago or Charlotte area
Cisco ACI & firewall/routing/switching experience is an absolutely requirement.
Top Skills Required:
- Cisco ACI
- Data Center Networking (BGP, OSPF, Data Center Routing/Switching)
- Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco ASA Firewall Experience
- Automation (Python & Ansible - Huge Plus)
Job Details:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer with a strong background in data center networking and security to join our team as a contractor. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to critical network infrastructure projects.
Top Skills Required:
- Cisco ACI
- Data Center Networking (BGP, OSPF, Data Center Routing/Switching)
- Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco ASA Firewall Experience
- Automation (Python & Ansible - Huge Plus)
Key Responsibilities:
- Cisco ACI Management: Perform ongoing maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of Cisco ACI environments.
- Data Center Routing & Switching: Design, implement, and support data center routing solutions, including extensive experience with BGP and OSPF.
- Firewall Management: Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot firewall infrastructure, primarily involving Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco ASA.
- Network Incident Resolution: Diagnose and resolve complex network issues efficiently in high-pressure environments.
- Project Support: Provide support for ongoing projects, including a Fortinet SD-WAN implementation and continued enhancements to our Cisco ACI environment.
- Automation: Utilize automation tools and scripting languages (ideally Python and Ansible) to streamline network operations and configurations.
Qualifications:
- Deep understanding of Cisco ACI architecture and related technologies (MUST HAVE).
- Strong proficiency with routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, and extensive experience in data center networking.
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco ASA firewalls.
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
- Experience with automation tools like Python and Ansible is highly desirable.
- Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE or equivalent experience are a plus.
Project Involvement:
The successful candidate will be actively involved in the following types of projects:
- Fortinet SD-WAN Implementation (support may be required)
- Cisco ACI Ongoing Support, Maintenance, Configurations, and Troubleshooting
- Data Center Routing/Switching Projects
Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors, Local area, Remote job,