Network Engineer at The Judge Group Inc. in ROMULUS, Michigan

Job Description:

Location: Romulus, MI

Description:
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:

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  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.
  
  
  
  


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  Palo Alto Firewalls:
  
  
  
  • Installation, Configuration, Optimization, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of PA-Series firewalls.
  
  
  
  


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  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

Application: Please send your qualified resume to: kbarrymore@judge.com




Contact: kbarrymore@judge.com


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