Pay Rate = $65 - 75 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
- Configure and install software, servers, routers and other network devices
- Monitor network performance and integrity
- Resolve issues tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure
- Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
- Mentor team members on technical issues
- Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery)
- Communicate with users when needed
- Maintain complete technical documentation
- Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of network administration
- Implementing and Administrating FTD-NGFW, Meraki, Nexus, Catalyst, 9500, 9300, MDS 9148 and 3800 series switches
- Experience analyzing IPS events, Firewall Troubleshooting, Connectivity issues
- Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting VPNs
- Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP)
- In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. EIGRP, OSPF)
- Broad experience in business continuity and disaster recovery processes
- Prior use of QoS & VoIP technologies
- Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds network tools)
- BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Why Choose Merge IT?
We have a team of talented and ambitious professionals that drive growth by identifying and delivering top quality IT talent for our Fortune 100, enterprise-level clients (aka ‘Big Name’ - think big banks, big pharma, etc.).
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Merge IT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Nothing in this job posting guarantees employment.