Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Location : Romulus, MI (100% onsite)

Type : Long-Term Contract to Hire

Visa Requirements : No OPT / CPT / F1 Visas, please. Local Michigan-based candidates will be given first preference.

Key Areas of Skill and Experience :

Cisco Catalyst Switching and Wireless : Installation, Configuration, Optimization, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Catalyst switches across the Core, Distribution, and Edge.

Experience with Catalyst Wireless Controllers supporting WiFi5 or WiFi6 Endpoints.

• Palo Alto Firewalls : Installation, Configuration, Optimization, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of PA-Series firewalls.
• Preferred Experience : Identity Services Engine (Access policy, Network segmentation, Zero-trust).

Scope of Services : We are seeking a qualified candidate to support network operations and projects. Responsibilities include :

• Specify, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot local area network hardware and software (routers, switches, cabling, firewalls, security appliances, wireless access points, circuits, and Internet service).
• Perform performance tuning and escalate problems to vendors as needed.
• Provide proactive network support, including daily review of device and security logs, traffic monitoring, intrusion protection systems, and data center environment support.
• Maintain a secure network by developing access standards and monitoring usage.
• Configure and deploy Cisco, Dell, Fortinet, and Palo Alto infrastructure devices.
• Manage the lifecycle of network infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications : The successful candidate MUST have :

• A completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technology-focused field.
• 3+ years of experience in designing and managing cloud-based network infrastructure.
• 5+ years of experience in network administration and support within a Microsoft server environment.
• 5+ years of experience configuring and maintaining network switches, VLANs, routers, and firewalls.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working within a government organization.
• Background in help desk or technology-oriented fields.
• Knowledge of Software-Defined Network (SDWAN), Local Area Networks (LANs), Wireless LANs (WLANS), and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
• Familiarity with Cisco security suite / tools, VPNs, network monitoring, and system backup.
• Enterprise (global) Active Directory administration in a Multi-Domain Architecture.

Required / Preferred Certifications :

• CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert)
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) required OR
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) preferred
30+ days ago