Lead Network Engineer at VDart Inc

Job Title: Lead Consulted Network Engineer. Location: Richmond VA (Onsite). Duration: 3-6 months (Contract to Hire). Lead Consulted Network Engineer: In this role Unix/LINUX CCIP CCIE CCNA Routing Meraki Wireless and Palo Firewalls. Responsibilities Manage Telecommunications Network and Internet activities. Work to ensure that the Network and Telecom group exceeds expectations of our customers SLA. Use network monitoring tools to proactively manage the network. Ensure adequate system documentation. Manage the telecom equipment and service procurement process including ensuring appropriate equipment inventories and software licenses. Manage suppliers in the Telecom supply chain. Collaborate effectively with peers in IT and other departments. Network Analysis Tracking traffic types and bandwidth usage ensuring proper sizing of our network backbone connections. Manage SDWAN infrastructure. Work with third party vendors for project implementation and support. Create and maintain network diagrams. 5 years of IT experience with 3 years in Telecom or network operations. Experience supporting remote offices (e.g. branch offices). Experience supporting Cisco Switching and Routing Meraki Wireless and Palo Firewalls. Experience with NAC tools (Cisco ISE PortNox). SDWAN Administration configuration and support. VPN (GRE/IPSEC). Cloud Networking with a focus on Azure. Monitoring and NCM experience. Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative Motivated and Forward thinking. Strong troubleshooting skills. Strong network diagram experience with Visio or similar tool. Qualifications we seek in you! Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications/ Skills: Experience with a rapidly growing company or IT organization. Applicable Cisco certifications (CCIP CCIE CCNA). Experience with Citrix or similar technologies in a decentralized and geographically dispersed environment. Knowledge of Unix/LINUX. Scripting and Automation. Key Skills Load Balancing,Routing Protocols,Network Administration,Network Engineering,BGP,LAN,Computer Networking,IPsec,OSPF,Cisco ASA,Juniper,MPLS Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1