Network Engineer

9 Month Contract (Potential for extension or conversion)

Fully onsite in Augusta, GA

Responsible for helping to design, install, configure, maintain and document network systems across the enterprise. This includes all local, wireless, wide area and Internet network connections, associated software and communication links. This person will also troubleshoot complex network performance issues, as well as analyze network traffic and provide capacity planning solutions. Coordination with Internet Service Providers to install and configure new connections. Use of SNMP network management software and other diagnostic tools to insure reliable network operation. Trouble ticket prioritization and resolution, all INTERNET Protocol (IP) address allocation and tracking, design and implementation of network growth plan for global TCP/IP Internet network, including: allocation of bandwidth based on projected usage, recommendation of network hardware, software and connectivity to accommodate traffic growth and load balancing and redundancy plans using dynamic routing

Required Experience

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• In lieu of degree, four (4) years of relevant work experience will be accepted in addition to the experience requirement.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Three (3) years of work experience including hands-on knowledge of the installation, implementation, and maintenance of Cisco networking equipment is required.
• (If no degree, a total of seven (7) years of experience required.)
• Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Understands/implemented HIPAA network requirements, Firewalls in Cloud data centers, Understands/implemented VPN connectivity (B2B & B2U)
• SOA/Microservices, API Development, AWS is desired.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams.
• Knowledge of key governance frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT and ITIL.
• Hands on experience with web-based systems architectures, service-based architectures including microservices & enterprise application architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Platform and Services.
• Extensive skills with TCP/IP protocol stack and associated applications including Telnet / SSH.
• Extensive skills with Microsoft Windows domain networks; firewall management; active directory federation services; multi-factor authentication and VPN.

• Decision Making – Able to make independent decisions that are more complex in nature using provided information, and some research, with consultation from others. Scope at team level. Able to provide input into decisions impacting services.
• Analysis and Problem Solving – Able to analyze more complex situations and determine solutions based on individual research and some provided information. Scope at individual or team level.
• Communication – Able to communicate ideas and information to team and customers using a variety of media. Good written, verbal, and presentation skills at peer, customer, and leadership level. Able to work within ITIL and PMI frameworks.
• Fiscal Responsibility - Utilizes resources responsibly and cost efficiently. Able to offer suggestions for improved costs savings.
• Process Adherence – Adheres to all defined organizational processes
• Time Management – Able to make effective use of time under little supervision and setting own priorities
• Mentoring – Effectively mentors junior team members on specific projects or in specific areas of job.
• Broad experience across Information Security domains such as governance, risk & compliance, incident response, identity & access management, penetration testing, e-discovery & forensics, etc.
• Strong analytical aptitude and ability to learn modern/new technologies quickly.
• Insatiable desire to help teammates win.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.