Network Engineer - Akkodis : Job Details

Hybrid work environment: Leander TX, 4 days onsite each week

Pay Rate: $60-$65 hourly (benefits available but not included in hourly rate)

12 month Contract to Hire Role

Network Administrator

We're seeking a skilled professional to oversee and optimize network hardware, interfaces, and deployments, as well as provide network analytics and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and configure network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and SD-WAN systems.
• Build and test new interfaces, deploy hardware, and ensure network stability.
• Conduct network analytics, monitor activity, and report findings.
• Support network security through configuring firewalls, VPNs, and implementing enterprise security protocols.
• Integrate load balancing solutions, DNS, and DHCP.

Technical Qualifications:

• Expertise with FM, Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (formerly Firepower Management Center) Data Sheet.
• Strong Access list policy knowledge.
• Cisco Viptela (Sdwan) - 1000 series router
• Cisco routing and switching -BGP, OSPF, MPLS , EIGRP, OMP, Spanning tree
• SolarWinds , Tripwire knowledge
• Proficiency with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN devices (CCNA or Cisco CCNP level certification required).
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and network protocols (SNMP, multicast, 802.1x, 802.1q, 802.1d).
• Experience with load balancing integration, enterprise hardware, and network security best practices.
• Familiarity with x86 Microsoft Windows servers, storage solutions (e.g., EMC, IBM, HP, PURE), and mobile devices.
• Expertise with enterprise software, including VMWare, LDAP, and MS Exchange, along with OS and network configurations (Windows Server, Citrix, TCP/IP, L2/L3 switches).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint, and Visio.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Unified Computing Systems (UCS), additional network/hardware vendors like Juniper or Alcatel/Lucent.
• Experience with critical infrastructure sectors (Utilities, Oil & Gas, Industrial Manufacturing, etc.) and OT network hardware systems.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP v5 compliance.
• Network monitoring experience (Solarwinds, Tripwire) and load balancing solutions.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursement available for site visits).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Capability to execute architecture and design plans through stabilization phases.

This role offers the chance to work on critical network infrastructure projects and build valuable experience in a growing field. Apply now to bring your technical expertise to our team!

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 their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pays upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.