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PamTen, Inc. Network Infrastructure Engineer in United States
Our client is seeking a Network Infrastructure Engineer for an 18 month contract. This role will be onsight in the company's Manhattan offices and will also involve travel throughout the five boroughs to satellite offices. Although the majority of work will be done during normal business hours, there will be occassional afterhours/weekend work.
implementing wireless solution (Meraki & Cisco) and their support/troubleshooting.
Work on Cisco Catalyst, Nexus switches and Cisco VoIP devices.
Implement protocols such as: EIGRP, BGP SSH, TCP/IP, UDP, SSL, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, routing protocols, L2/L3 switches, VPC, 802.1Q, ether-channel, STP, RSTP, VTP, QoS, ACLs, FTP, DNS, SIP and other common protocols.
Implement security products firewalls, IPSec, RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1.
Data gathering of land line at various DCAS buildings where VoIP will be deployed.
Design of the LAN considering legacy equipment integration/upgrade needs. Upgrading might include patching from patch panel to network device.
Consultant will be managing the deployment process as follows:
Unpack the equipment and perform an initial inventory of each item, ensuring that all components are accounted for before beginning the installation.
Rack all equipment at each site.
Remove debris from each location.
Connect power cords to switch and power outlet and confirm power to unit.
Connect cables as per Vendor spreadsheet for all network devices.
Document the equipment onto an inventory spreadsheet.
Provide documentation via inventory spreadsheet.
Import asset to DCAS asset inventory system
Design recommendations based on CISCO best practice methodology.
Project planning for the implementation, maintenance window.
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
At least 12 years of experience in an IT network engineering/ Technician role
Must demonstrate strong understanding complex Routing & Switching Environments
Must possess strong experience with Meraki, Firewalls, DNA and Client
Ability to work independently is critical.
Some amount of physical work expected for installation and cabling.
Experience in implementing network patches.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Position is client facing. Strong Customer Support and interpersonal skills are required.
DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Cisco WLAN and Client specific experience desired
Understanding of Meraki Wi-Fi deployment, VPN Certificates and wireless routers
Working knowledge of ITL processes, specifically Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management
Active CCNA certification preferred