Job Title: Network EngineerLocation: Burbank, CADescription: Contract-hire M-F 8am-5pm This contract to hire position will ensure delivery for incident recovery, network changes and adherence to configuration standards.The Network Engineer needs to apply technical expertise in routing and switching (Cisco IOS and Nexus especially) and load-balancing to consult with Operations Engineering and/or suppliers. The engineer will utilize their knowledge to review engineering standards and develop tactical plans to ensure Network Operations, partners and suppliers are meeting technical requirements. The resource may also assist or oversee major incidents, major change or introduction of new technologies within the environment. primary Job Functions: Responsible for the technical success of network services within the environment. Education / Experience: • Required:• Preferred to have a minimum of at least 1 professional level certification from a major technology supplier (CCNP, F5-CTS LTM, etc.)• 3+ years’ progressive data communications experience in WAN/MAN/LAN/Data Center operational support, configuration, evaluation, incident resolution, problem management, and project management experience in a 24x7x365 support environment.• 3+ years’ experience in day-to-day support of enterprise-scale, complex network environments• Working knowledge of load-balancers and other network technologies.• Knowledge of and experience with major routing protocols like RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP, RMTP, OSPF, etc.• 1+ years’ experience in the utilization of data communications test equipment and network management systems (e.g., sniffers, Wireshark, OPNET, NetScout, ReliaTel, NAGIOS, and software based management systems such as OpenView, SevOne, Smarts, Riverbed CMC, NetBrain, NetCool, etc.) a plus. Position Requirements:• Familiarity with the capabilities and problems of a broad spectrum of hardware and transmission technologies (e.g., cabling, optical fiber, WAN and transport, routing, firewalls, LAN/VLANs switches, SDN, etc.)• Ability to understand fairly complex network infrastructure quickly during major incidents and provide technical leadership appropriately• Exceptional communication skills are a must.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at a variety of levels and to communicate intricate technical and procedural matters to both technical and non-technical personnel across diverse cultures• Ability to learn new technologies quickly• Good understanding of how IT technology supports the Enterprise and the Business Segments• Ability to communicate and multi-task under pressure
