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One of Acara Solutions Technology Solutions clients is looking for a Network Engineer focused on Azure, Palo Alto, and Cisco to join their team!
Duration: 9
-12 Months
-12 Months
Location: Amherst, NY (Possibly open to remote)
Pay Rate: $55
- 63 an hour
- 63 an hour
You will focus on maintaining the technology integrity and functionality of the core network infrastructure components used in the support of connectivity of our employees and clients. This position helps the business achieve optimum use of their computer networks by performing needs analyses, procurement support, installation, monitoring, configuration, training, and problem resolutions for the core network infrastructure components. This position will be focused on the decommissioning and relocation of network infrastructure.
Essential Job :
- Implement and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, remote access systems, wireless systems, internet connections and private line services.
- Participate in root cause analysis and recommend product enhancements or other appropriate actions to improve reliability and functionality.
- Design, configure, maintain, and manage network devices to achieve optimal performance and maximum availability.
- Perform customization and system administration for network management, task/project management, help desk, work group integration and documentation on core network technologies.
- Collaborate with the business on new hardware and software installations/upgrades.
- Analyze, recommend, and evaluate new hardware, software, and communications products to enhance functionality in support of the business.
- Develop, maintain, and update a library of technical documentation.
- Work with cross
-functional teams in the design and implementation of information technology. - Strong network troubleshooting skills.
- Azure design and implementation.
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Hands
-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls with a comprehensive knowledge of routing, S2S, VPN, MFA, Azure deployment, system upgrades and Panorama. - Requires 3
-5 years Palo Alto experience including but not limited to Global Protect VPN, firewall rule implementation, routing, maintenance, updates, etc. - Requires 3
-5 years Cisco network equipment including but not limited to routers, switches, wireless, etc. - An understanding of the TCP/IP Model.
- Hands
-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostics and network analytics tools. - Hand
-on experience with Cisco network equipment including the Nexus platform. - The ability to effectively communicate to customers and coworkers.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 200
-301 - Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F
-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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That’s why, for over 60 years, we’ve engaged our candidates with a high-touch, consultative approach that affords us a clear vision of ideal career paths, and it’s why we consistently gain the trust of our employees and customers alike. Acara is in the business of scouting talent, evaluating human potential, recognizing commonalities between people and employers, and changing lives in the process. Because in an increasingly commoditized world, we believe some things still deserve a personal touch. Finding the best-fit jobs for you is one of them.
