Job Specifications
Akkodis is seeking a Network Engineer for a 24+ Months Contract position with our Direct Client located in San Antonio, TX 78215 (Onsite).
Pay Range: $40 - $42/hr on W2; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Job Description:
Responsible for Operations Network Support - script development, device configuration management, system administration, hardware support,
software support, maintenance, security, troubleshooting. Responsible for solution design, development, integration and enhancements to meet the
business needs and project requirements. Also, responsible for documenting and developing operational procedures and provides end user support.
Tasks And Responsibilities
Ensures monitoring network engineering performance and system availability and reliability
Leads all configurations and installs of various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
Performs highly complex network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
Monitors performance and ensure system availability and reliability
Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures
Initiates, facilitates and promotes activities to create information security awareness within the organization.
Performs information security risk assessments and serves as an internal expert for information security related issues.
Provide Level 3 support and troubleshooting to resolve highly complex issues
Works within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to
the network infrastructure
Selects and implements security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company's security team using wide latitude for
independent judgement.
Acts as the primary liaison with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Computer Systems, Management Information Systems or related field from an accredited university.
OR
Relative experience in system management for network engineering.
Demonstrated Associate level experience with Network Engineering
Experience with networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)
Solid knowledge of OSI or TCP/IP models
Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools
Experience with cloud environments
Proven experience with Cisco ACI or Cisco Nexus Data Center technologies
Knowledge of key concepts in security management (vulnerability management, patch management, incident response)
Skill in assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and frameworks
Experience as a Network Administrator in a field supporting critical systems and providing technical solutions.
Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance.
Professional level networking certification ( CCNP, CCDP, F5-CTS, VmWare VCP, Vmare VCAP)
Competencies
Demonstrating Initiative, Serving customers, Driving for Results, Evaluating and Implementing Ideas, Driving Continuous Improvement, Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions
Working Environment - Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours work may be required. Works various fluctuating schedules to include rotating shift work, call duty, extended hours and weekends.
Physical Demands - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Some positions will require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally with or without accommodation, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Ayush Garg at 610-735-6513 or ayush.garg@akkodisgroup.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets
About the Company
Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Talent, Academy, Consulting, and Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together.
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