Network Engineer

job summary:
Our West Michigan Client has a long term contract opportunity for a Network Engineer with Juniper experience. The is a remote role for candidates located in or near Michigan.

location: Telecommute
job type: Contract
salary: $45 - 53 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

Description/Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage large enterprise level network solutions including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN's, load balancers, SD-WAN, wireless, data center fabrics, cellular backup, cloud etc.
• Develop automated solutions to drive operational efficiencies.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal functionality and uptime.
• Develop network standard operating procedures and templates.
• Collaborate with other technology and security teams to integrate new technologies and enhance overall network security.
• Lead network upgrade and migration projects ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Document network architecture, configurations, inventory and changes to maintain accurate records.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior network engineers and other IT staff.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies and best practices to drive improvement and innovation.
• Respond to network incidents and outages, implementing effective resolution strategies.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning to support business growth and scalability.
• Maintain and update Agile story cards and incident tickets as required, ensuring accurate documentation of work progress, troubleshooting steps, and resolution details.

qualifications:
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, JNCP, CCIE, JNCIE, PCNSE, CWNA, Azure Network Engineer, GCP Professional Cloud Network Engineer, or equivalent experience.).

5 to 10 years of related experience in network engineering.

Experience with scripting languages and automation tools required (Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, etc.).

Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD desired.

Juniper, cloud, and hybrid network architecture experience highly desired.

Knowledge of SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and related technologies.

In-depth knowledge of a broad range of network technologies is desired, including from among the following: Network Edge & Core Switching, SD-WAN, Firewalls, LAN/WLAN/WAN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, IPSEC, MP-BGP EVPN, Radius, TACACS, DNS/DHCP, Load Balancing, VPNs, Cloud Networking, Cellular backup, NAC, and structured cabling.

Hands-on experience with network hardware from major vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.).

Strong understanding of network security practices and tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, PCI, HIPAA, etc.).

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience with network monitoring tools and performance analysis

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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