Network Administrator (Remote)

Successful candidates must be self-motivated, with outstanding work ethic, excellent written abilities, and a solid communication foundation when interacting with IT Managers, VP’s, and C level executives. Candidates with current Cisco certifications including CCNA, CCNP, etc. will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Perform project-based engineering, design, installation and troubleshooting of data/security networks
• Collaboration with the engineering team to successfully implement secure network solutions
• LAN routing and switching configuration and deployment in medium to very large environments
• Provide network engineering consulting services, including: assessment, design and implementation of data and secure networking environments
• Assist clients through planning, design and implementation of secure data communications networks
• Develop comprehensive graphical and text-based design documentation and effectively manage the implementation process from design to customer acceptance
• Provide independent services and demonstrate leadership abilities in specialized technical areas.
• Perform analysis and studies.
• Perform test and acceptance phases.
• Act as technical supervisor to other project personnel providing direction as necessary.
• Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills to be a recognized leader in multiple technologies.
• Identify business opportunities while completing on-site projects, developing Project Change Request’s as needed.
• Assist with technical interviewing in the recruiting process.
• Assist sales staff in sales calls, creating statements of work/letters of engagement.

Minimum Requirements:

We are looking for talented consultants with any of the following competencies:

• Associate degree in related field and/or a combination of education and professional experience (BS Degree preferred).
• Ability to manage four or more projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge and experience with design, implementation and support of the following:
• Cisco products in one or more areas including, but not limited to: LAN, WAN, WLAN, Security, Data Center Networking, Servers
• Specific products/technologies: Catalyst, ISR routers, ASA, Sourcefire, ISE, ACS, Nexus, Wireless, UCS,
• Network Access Control, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) implementation design, configuration, and deployment
• Ability to work remotely/home office

Required Certification(s):

Preferred Certifications:

• Cisco CCNP Routing & Switching, Wireless, Security, CCDP, etc.

Successful candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Detailed experience with overall network design and implementation within a Data Center or enterprise environment.
• Proficient in Network Routing Protocols EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, etc.
• Proficient in Layer 2 Technologies VLANs, Port Trunking, EtherChannel, etc.
• Proficient in WAN Technologies T-1, Frame Relay, MPLS, etc.
• Proficient in Cisco wireless technologies
• Experience providing post-project support
• Current CCNP certification or equivalent experience is a minimum requirement
• Solid and demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written)
• Additional expertise in either Cisco Data Center technologies (Nexus ICS and/or Virtualization) or Cisco Security (ASA\VPN.) desired

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $50.00 to $55.00 /hour

Experience:

• relevant: 7 years (Required)
• Cisco Firewalls: 5 years (Required)
• Building VPN's: 5 years (Required)
• Network Administration: 7 years (Required)

License:

• CCNP (Required)

Contract Length:

• 5 - 6 months

Work Location:

• Fully Remote