Network Engineer - Anaheim, Ca

Our enterprise-level client is seeking to add a Network Engineer to the team located in Anaheim, CA. Please see below for full details—
Pay Rate = $59-63 w2 per hour depending on experience
Job Notes:
-3-6+ month contract / extendable and perm conversion likely with good performance.
-Onsite in Anaheim, CA
-ASAP start date
-Drug & Background required.
Top Three Skills:
1. Switching - Candidates must have experience configuring Cisco Catalyst and Nexus Switches using IO-S and NX-OS.
2. Routing- Candidates must have configured network layer 3 routing across a large multi-national organization on Cisco routers; Catalyst, ISR & ASR
3. Wi-Fi – Exposure with Cisco and Aruba Client and controllers is a plus
Nice to have: Wireless, Cisco & Aruba Client and controllers. Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, Wireless
Job Description:
This position is for a Network Engineer at a Global organization. They are supporting multiple facets of the business in different locations such as Orlando, California, North Carolina, Hong Kong, Paris etc. The right candidate will have experience with a LAN Switch Networks doing global routing, access switches, installations, configurations and troubleshooting within Layer 2 and Layer 3.

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  This candidate must live in the Anaheim area and be willing to drive into the office and on location for changes as needed.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of network communications. Uses knowledge of LAN/MAN/WAN systems to help design and install internal and external networks.
• Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• This role must be well versed with the advanced engineering and administration of multiprotocol (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, ISIS) routers, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.
• Possesses one or more industry standard certifications including CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, etc. ITIL v3 studies expected is a plus. Familiar with a variety of the field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
• May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Must be familiar with managed services concepts within an outsourcing environment.
  

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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