Network Engineer 3 - The successful candidate will provide 24x7 operational support for the client. Detailed Description: • Performs advanced break/fix troubleshooting and mentors more junior engineers. • Assists with the planning, design, research and acquisition of new or upgraded hardware and software systems; maintains current knowledge of hardware, software and network technology and recommends modifications as required. • Maintains current knowledge of hardware, software and network technology and recommends modifications as required. • Maintains documentation and updates the network and security infrastructure, tests and implements vendor security patches, implements workarounds for unpatched security vulnerabilities. • Troubleshoots problems with applications, network and security infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN appliances, proxy servers, DNS appliances and Wireless devices. • Takes corrective actions when necessary following change control guidelines and polices. • Resolves the most complex issues in the environment with little to no supervision, relying on his/her ability to pull together technical resources to gather accurate information to provide data driven solutions. • Create all required technical documentation in accordance with the client Change Control and project management processes and procedures. • Provide after hours and on-call support as needed. Basic Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience supporting end to end network technologies such as routers, switches, VPN appliances, firewalls, proxy's, load Balancers, DNS appliances, and wireless devices. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto Firewalls, Proxies, F5 LTM/GTM/ASM, Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Apcon and OPNet. • Experience with UNIX/Linux. • In-depth experience with dynamic routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF. • Advanced understanding of business technology drivers and their impact on architecture design • Advanced understanding of performance and monitoring • Proficient in more than one specific infrastructure technology • Advanced understanding of best practices and the clients policies • Advanced troubleshooting skills • Technical certifications such as Cisco CCNP-Enterprise or Datacenter, CCIE, Palo Alto PCCSA, PCNS, PCNSE, or F5. • Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and ability to work both independently and in a group. • Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize. Self-directed and accountable. • Knowledge and experience with network automation including programming languages such as Python, JSON, etc. • Experience with a cloud platform such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure. • Experience in an enterprise environment and previous banking/financial industry experience is a plus.
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