Network Administrator / Engineer - CCSA CCNA CheckPoint Firewalls

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LARGE GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE, MULTI-SITE, MULTI-SERVER ENVIRONMENT
GROWING ENTERPRISE
GREAT ENVIRONMENT TO HONE and GROW NETWORK ENGINEERING SKILLS IN A LARGE, COMPLEX ENVIRONMENT.
My client is a well established, global business process outsourcer that is in need of adding a Intermediate Level Network Engineer to their team. This individual will be working with Senior Engineers to support and maintain a complex infrastructure with a significant portion of the duties being tied up maintaining, administering and participating in the design and engineering of Cisco Switches, ASA/PIX Firewalls, and CheckPoint firewalls and related technologies. The chosen candidate will be a working on a small team of elite engineers and as skills are gained in the environment they will be challenged with additional project work and have the opportunity to handle more responsibility over time. The position is a direct hire, long-term opportunity where you will be an employee of the end client.
Key responsibilities for his role include but are not limited to:
Perform network support and analysis in a multi-site, multi-server environment currently focused primarily on Cisco Switches, Cisco Firewalls (PIX & ASA's), CheckPoint Firewalls, MPLS, MS LAN, and related technologies in a complex, global environment. The environment is moving towards more robust firewalls using Checkpoint products.
Participate on projects under the direction of the Network Manager and/or Senior Network Engineers.
Proactively help to identify and resolve Layer 2/3 environment issues and stabilize under the direction of the Network Manager
and/or Senior Network Engineers.
Work with the team from a technical perspective and support the daily operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the network and network-related systems, specifically routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems.
Participate in and add value to the resolution of Level 3 technical infrastructure problems that are escalated to the group.
Perform hands-on configuration, installation, and maintenance of the LAN/WAN infrastructure, network security, and servers.
Assist in the development, e
valuation and recommendation of software and procedures for organization network security.
This is a hands-on keyboard Network Administrator/Engineer role will also involve strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization. Strong competencies in layer 2/3 network troubleshooting, Checkpoint Firewall configuration and implementation, Cisco Firewall support and setup, and a solid understanding of other inter-related networking technologies commonly found in network enterprise environments. Can do attitude is critical as well as ability to be flexible, level-headed when under pressure, strong team work sensibilities, and a general all around hard worker.
The chosen candidate will need to be an strong multi-tasker, able to do what it takes to help support and manage this large infrastructure, and be prepared for 45 - 50 hours / week of work on average. Off hours support is also likely required.
Specific skill set/technology expertise should include:
8 years of IT experience required with the some experience in a multi-site, multi-server LAN/WAN infrastructure environment.
3 years of recent Hands on the Keyboard experience administering and supporting Layer 2/3 devices preferably Cisco Switches/Routers, CheckPoint Firewalls or similar. The more complex the network the better.
Some experience troubleshooting Cisco Routers/Switches throughout a network, troubleshoot both ASA/PIX firewalls, and other related network engineering tasks desired
Certifications with Cisco and/or CheckPoint desired (CCSA, CCNA, CCNP, etc.).
Solid understanding of other LAN/WAN network architectures and how it interrelates with Layer 2/3 Switches / Firewalls required.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously required.
Any experience documenting current architecture and environment helpful.
Posses a Do what it takes perspective to help and support the network infrastructure. Enjoy being a key player helping keep the network up and running efficiently, with good chunk of time spent working with end users helping to configure, troubleshoot, and/or support the WAN/LAN infrastructure issues as they arise.
Have the desire and pro-active attitude to learn how to perform network engineering and project related work in addition to day in day out support of the environment.
Ability to work effectively and influence both internal network professionals and external network vendors in order to maximize network efficiency, up time, security, and effectiveness.
Have or be able to obtain Security Clearance strongly desired.
Other duties and tasks, as assigned.
This is a chance to be a key member of a small, talented team and play a key part in not only keeping its global infrastructure up and running but also to help build a better, sronger, more reliable and efficient network in the long-run. QUALIFIED
resources looking for a challenging environment that will push and grow their skills to the next level should investigate this opening further.
TechServe, Inc.
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