Senior Network Engineer

Description:
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to support a F500 client in the Cambridge, MA area.

Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: ($75- $80/hr. W2)

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Cisco ISE environment.
• Lead the transition from IPV4 to IPV6.
• Design, implement, and manage complex network services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Provide direct support for network operational issues to other departments.
• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with application owners and IT stakeholders to support a scalable, efficient, and stable network.
• Research, plan, design, and implement network technologies using industry best practices.
• Assist in developing network policies, procedures, and change management.
• Work with the virtualization group to ensure interoperability between physical and virtual environments.
• Key Technical Skills:
  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
  • IPV4 to IPV6 transitioning
  • Palo Alto firewall
  • Cisco Firepower VPN
  • Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
  • Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNAC)
  • IPV6, DHCP, DNS, VPN, MPLS, MTIPS
  • Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), routing, switching
  • Out-of-Band (OOB) networks
  • Cloud infrastructure and firewall management
  • CISCO CCIE certification

• Participate in Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity planning and execution.

Experience Requirements:
Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 10 years of related experience as a subject matter expert in architecting complex networks. Must have experience with Cisco, DHCP, DNS, VPN, MPLS, MTIPS, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), routing, switching, and Out-of-Band (OOB) networks, cloud infrastructure, and firewall management. Must have IPV6 transition experience. Must be an expert in routing and switching. Must possess CCIE a certification.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Time management and ability to work with limited supervision
• Willingness to learn new technologies

Education Requirements:
Required Certifications/Education:

• CISCO CCIE certification
• Bachelor's Degree required