Network EngineerRed Core IT Solutions, Inc.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
● At least 3 - 5 years combined experience in Cisco routing, switching, and/or firewall platforms
● Experience in a service-provider/customer-facing type environment is an advantage
● Experience in a dual role - i.e. combined network engineering and operations is an advantage
● Experience in complex problem analysis for global/enterprise network issues
● Defining and driving the deployment of network infrastructure based on customer requirements
● Driving network penetration testing or mitigation activities with IT Operations
Essential:
● Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of network technologies through achievement of at least any CCNP R&S, CCNP Security, CCDP or any similar level professional certifications.
● Cisco Firewalls, VPN, FW, IPS, AAA network security experience
● StrongCisco routing, switching, security related troubleshooting skills
● Can clearly explain his/her ideas to internal and external customers
Desirable:
● Demonstrated knowledge of service frameworks such as ITIL
● Design level understanding of security including PCI-DSS, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, two factor authentications, ISO 27001/2/3 as it relates to network security.
● Working knowledge of Cisco IPS/IDS systems, Data Center environments, server access technologies, SAN, virtual switching, VM integration skills is an advantage
● Administrator level knowledge of SNMP, SYSLOG, monitoring tools/systems
Amenable to :
● Rotating shifts
● 40-hour on-site work week (weekdays)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position requires experience and familiarity with Cisco routing/switching hardware and software with specialization in LAN/WAN and Security technologies along with demonstrating a firm understanding of general TCP/IP routing and switching principles.
Function as the lead network engineer in small to large scale site builds for COMPANY.
Collaborate with the Global Network Architect in reviewing customer solutions and ensure implementation is within best practice standards
Participate in the network configuration and maintenance of remote sites and data centers worldwide
Implement Network Changes under ITIL best practices
Deploy and maintain next generation IPS/IDS systems
Deploy and maintain network monitoring tools
Conduct Product Lifecycle Maintenance globally for network and security devices
Continuously keeping up-to-date the area related internal knowledge base and prepare required documentation, procedure definitions in order to ensure effective support work and knowledge transfer toward 1st line support organization units
Participate in meetings with project managers, stakeholders and customers
Accept 3rd level technical escalations and provide technical support for incidents
Peer review Change Requests from other Network Engineers