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This is a hybrid so we need candidates local to Lansing, MI, or candidates who will relocate to Lansing, MI since this is a hybrid. …. Contract term is 12months.
Role: Senior Network Engineer (AWS & Azure)
Duration: 12+ months Contract to hire (potential)
Location: Lansing, MI.
Position Summary:
The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment consisting of virtual servers, components, and services. Responsible for high-level network planning, design, and optimization of a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment, including all aspects of cloud IT cybersecurity, supportability, and cost.
Essential Functions:
• Develops strategies and direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies (including wireless and VoIP). Translates business requirements into network or process designs.
• Performs high-level network planning, design, and optimization of a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment, including all aspects of cloud IT cybersecurity, supportability, and cost.
• Installs, configures, and manages virtual servers, components and services within the AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all relevant support-related processes and procedures including, but not limited to, updating systems and application technical standards, installation notes, and support procedures.
• Operate and maintain all integrated systems to support mission operations.
• Plans and recommends network hardware, systems management software and architecture.
• Monitors network performance ensures capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement.
• Performs troubleshooting procedures and designs resolution scrips
• May take on the role of Project Leader for special enterprise-wide assignments.
• Defines critical network architectures and designs for the organization.
• Ensures that all work is documented for future reference; follows quality standards; ensures effective and reliable operation.
• Coordinates and works with the Chief Architect, Business Relationship Manager, IT Operations Manager to assist in evaluating, designing, and successfully accomplishing changes, upgrades, and new implementations.
Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position requires a minimum of seven to ten years of previous network, Windows, Linux and virtual system administration, trouble-shooting and design experience in a datacenter environment that includes on-prem and collocated hosting services.
• Public cloud hosting experience is required.
• Knowledge of network routing and switching configuration skills.
• Knowledge of LAN, WAN, and Data Centers including routing and communication protocols and network architecture.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally or in writing project recommendations with internal teams and external agencies.
• Proven track record of successful enterprise server migrations/consolidations/upgrades.
• Ability to analyze and automate existing processes and implement an automation framework.
• Experience with MS Azure, AWS cloud environments.
• Familiarity with RedHat Linux or UNIX desired Experience with methodologies such as agile and ITIL desired.
• This is a full-time position that provides Level 2 & 3 support, for a 24 x 7 production environment, for all operational and outage issues relating to the infrastructure.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime/outside of normal schedule to restore the technical infrastructure to full functionality in the event of an unplanned outage.
• Has experience with hardening operating systems.
• Strong communication skills; both written and spoken.
Role: Senior Network Engineer (AWS & Azure)
Duration: 12+ months Contract to hire (potential)
Location: Lansing, MI.
Position Summary:
The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment consisting of virtual servers, components, and services. Responsible for high-level network planning, design, and optimization of a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment, including all aspects of cloud IT cybersecurity, supportability, and cost.
Essential Functions:
• Develops strategies and direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies (including wireless and VoIP). Translates business requirements into network or process designs.
• Performs high-level network planning, design, and optimization of a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment, including all aspects of cloud IT cybersecurity, supportability, and cost.
• Installs, configures, and manages virtual servers, components and services within the AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all relevant support-related processes and procedures including, but not limited to, updating systems and application technical standards, installation notes, and support procedures.
• Operate and maintain all integrated systems to support mission operations.
• Plans and recommends network hardware, systems management software and architecture.
• Monitors network performance ensures capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement.
• Performs troubleshooting procedures and designs resolution scrips
• May take on the role of Project Leader for special enterprise-wide assignments.
• Defines critical network architectures and designs for the organization.
• Ensures that all work is documented for future reference; follows quality standards; ensures effective and reliable operation.
• Coordinates and works with the Chief Architect, Business Relationship Manager, IT Operations Manager to assist in evaluating, designing, and successfully accomplishing changes, upgrades, and new implementations.
Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position requires a minimum of seven to ten years of previous network, Windows, Linux and virtual system administration, trouble-shooting and design experience in a datacenter environment that includes on-prem and collocated hosting services.
• Public cloud hosting experience is required.
• Knowledge of network routing and switching configuration skills.
• Knowledge of LAN, WAN, and Data Centers including routing and communication protocols and network architecture.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally or in writing project recommendations with internal teams and external agencies.
• Proven track record of successful enterprise server migrations/consolidations/upgrades.
• Ability to analyze and automate existing processes and implement an automation framework.
• Experience with MS Azure, AWS cloud environments.
• Familiarity with RedHat Linux or UNIX desired Experience with methodologies such as agile and ITIL desired.
• This is a full-time position that provides Level 2 & 3 support, for a 24 x 7 production environment, for all operational and outage issues relating to the infrastructure.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime/outside of normal schedule to restore the technical infrastructure to full functionality in the event of an unplanned outage.
• Has experience with hardening operating systems.
• Strong communication skills; both written and spoken.
