Network Engineer I/II (Infrastructure)

Company Description:
Thin Technologies is a fast-growing Professional Services Provider that offers Enterprise-grade IT architecture, engineering, and deployment services to both US-based and global partners.  With our Consulting practice currently experiencing accelerated growth, we are seeking to fill a position for Route/Switch Network Engineer I/II – Infrastructure Build.  The position is Remote/Telecommuter but may require occasional travel to Ohio for on-site activities.  Typical individual contract terms are 3-6mos with potential for extension, subsequent contracts, or offer of full-time employment.
Contract Terms:

• Pay range is $60-90/hr DOE
• 1099 or W2 Contract

Description:
Network Engineer I/II – Responsible for executing the provided Design by performing the Implement, Operationalize, Test, and Handoff phases of various enterprise infrastructure projects;  Works collaboratively with the Architect(s) and Project Managers to align delivered artifacts to agreed upon scope items for each project;  Maintains a regular business hours schedule and is generally available between 8am-5pm CST;  Occasionally performs critical tasks outside of regular hours and/or on weekends in adherence of customer change window restrictions;  

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Efficiently build and maintain detailed low-level network design artifacts based on provided Designs
• Effectively participate in regular project status and planning meetings
• Actively engage in solution development working sessions, providing valuable insights to industry trends and practical, real-world application of technologies
• Perform specific task creation, prioritization, tracking, and follow-through actions
• Implement, Operate, and Test various enterprise-grade network technology solutions
• Provide appropriate, accurate, and timely written communications to all project personnel
• Lead comprehensive technical knowledge transfer activities, training, etc..
• Successful candidates will have a ‘self-starter’ approach, performing significant amounts of work autonomously.
• Successful candidates will exhibit a strong Team Player sentiment and collaborative approach
• Formal attestation of a secure and stable remote working environment is required
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be US Citizen

Relevant Certifications:

• Cisco CCNA or equivalent (JNCIA, Net+)

Required Skills:

• 2+ years of experience working within Enterprise-grade network environments
• 2+ years of experience working in conjunction with a formal Project Management Organization
• Strong MS Office (Excel/Word) skills; Careful attention to detail; Strong communication
• Familiarity with Cisco network infrastructure equipment and software
• Understanding of data center facilities construction and components
• Familiarity with network macro-segmentation strategies, Zone-based firewall architectures

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Cisco Nexus switch platforms, vPC/MC-LAG and NX-OS Configuration best-practices
• 2-5 years of experience working with OEM and 3^rd Party Network Management Systems (NMS), e.g. Cisco Nexus® Dashboard, Solarwinds® Orion, Paessler® PRTG