Network Engineer

Job description:
Exciting Opportunity in Network Engineering and Datacenter Management

Overview:
Are you passionate about technology and looking for an opportunity to work on cutting-edge network systems? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on the implementation and sustainment of a diverse range of network equipment, including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and network management tools, in a datacenter environment.

Key Certifications:
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT II Baseline certification.
- Computing Environment (CE) Certification Professional Level or higher (e.g., Cisco CCNP, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5).

Position Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years in Network Engineering.
- Proven experience in configuring and maintaining switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and network management tools.
- Proficient in network management, analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Strong experience in Data Center Management.
- Capability to mentor and train junior team members.
- Outstanding interpersonal, teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Knowledge of implementing and maintaining security management strategies (DISA STIGs experience is a plus).
- Experience in developing project documentation including SOPs, project plans, and network diagrams.

Desired Skills:
- Extensive experience with switch management.
- Familiarity with Cisco Nexus (7K, 5K, 2K), Cisco Catalyst lines, Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ACI, and F5 load balancers.
- Proficiency in Ansible, Python, and network automation/scripting.
- Experience working with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Private) and in DevSecOps settings.