Network Engineer
Job ID: 110181
Location: San Jose, CA [On-Site]
Salary: $50.00 - $60.00 hourly
Category: Other
Employment Type: Contract
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for a self-starter with deep technical expertise in data center operations and network engineering. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding, operating, and automating our state-of-the-art Data Center. If you are passionate about maintaining high-quality, reliable hands-on lab environments and have a knack for solving complex network issues, this position will provide you with a challenging and rewarding career.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the ongoing expansion and operations of the data center infrastructure, ensuring robust performance and reliability.
- Design and manage network configurations, including routing, switching, and firewall setups using Cisco Nexus and Catalyst series switches and ISR routers.
- Implement dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP to optimize network efficiency and performance.
- Develop and maintain virtual network environments using VMware technologies, ensuring seamless operation and integration.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues to minimize downtime and ensure consistent availability and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network operations and project requirements.
- Mentor team members, providing guidance and support to enhance team capabilities and performance.
- Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, applying them to improve existing systems and processes.
Qualifications:
- CCNP or CCIE Certification (R&S and/or DC) is required.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Data Center Operations and Production Network Operations.
- At least 3 years of experience with various Operating Systems including Windows, Linux, and Cisco network operating systems.
- Proven expertise in managing Cisco Nexus 2000, 3000, 5000, 7000, 9000 series, and Catalyst 9000 switches.
- Strong experience with ISR 4000 and 1000 routers, ASA and Firepower Firewalls, and VMWare UCS server management.
- Hands-on experience with client and site-to-site VPN solutions, and virtual machine networking with VMware ESXi and vCenter.
- Knowledgeable in Cisco ACI and comfortable working in a segmented and virtualized network environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document and explain technical details clearly.
- Must be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.