Senior Network Engineer

  • Germantown, MD
  • Posted 7 days ago | Updated 7 days ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Fortinet

Job Details

Job Title: Sr Network Engineer

Location: Germantown, MD

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 Months

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest-growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.

Responsibilities:

  1. Design, implement, troubleshoot, and manage routing and switching of Enterprise Customers' terrestrial networks.
  2. Ensure the secure transmission of network traffic through network nodes.
  3. Work on different vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki, Velcloud, Cradlepoint products to build and manage Customer networks.
  4. Enable new features in networking devices and implement network systems improvements to enhance network performance and reliability.
  5. Configure and support Enterprise Customers' routers and switches with networking protocols to ensure seamless communication among network devices.
  6. Work on Windows and Linux servers to troubleshoot network issues and to analyze network performance.
  7. Perform firmware upgrades on networking devices for bug fixes and enhancements.
  8. Use Python Programming Language for config management in cloudify orchestration system and use Python to automate processes.

Requirements:

  1. MS degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field and 2-3 years' experience in Customer Network Engineering, or
  2. BS degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field plus 5 years' experience in Customer Network Engineering.

Qualifications:

  1. CCNP or Fortinet certification
  2. Python Programming Language
  3. Excellent communication skills
  4. Experience working on data networking protocols and telecommunications.
  5. Ability to learn and adapt to new products and technologies quickly.
  6. Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills

Employment Practices:

EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant

VLink is an equal opportunity employer. At VLink, we are committed to embracing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. VLink does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, or discharge, will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.

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