USA_Engineer

Pay Rate Range: $ 42.85 - 44.11/hr. GBaMS ReqID: 10500175 Job Description: Network Data Engineer Switching and routing Cisco is a MUST handling racking, stacking and configuring and do things from count zero, hands on with switches Firewall, migrations, SD Wan experience required monitoring experience and working with net scout • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms (IOS upgrades, core/access layer architecture) • Proven experience upgrading Arista, and Palo Alto network equipment and configurations • Strong experience with Cisco IOS/XE, Arista EOS, and network automation tools • Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies and centralized management platforms • Solid understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, STP) • Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., NetScout, Cisco DNAC, NetFlow, SNMP) • Proficiency with network automation tools, particularly Ansible, for configuration management and deployment automation • Strong understanding of network protocols, VLANs, routing, switching, and firewall policy management • Experience managing ruggedized network equipment in industrial or utility environments (preferred) • Demonstrated ability to manage incident and problem tickets with strong troubleshooting skills • Experience with project planning, scheduling, and execution • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences • Availability to participate in On-Call rotation for 24/7 operational support • Experience with network security concepts and integration with firewalls and NAC • Certifications such as CCNP, Arista ACE, CWNA, or SD-WAN vendor certifications • Excellent communication and documentation abilities • Experience with NetFlow, SNMP, and Syslog for monitoring Infrastructure Modernization & Upgrades • Lead network infrastructure upgrade projects across enterprise environments • Upgrade Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto network devices to Gold Standard versions, including core switches, access switches, routers, and firewalls • Manage and upgrade substation power grid Cisco rugged switches/routers supporting critical energy operations • Leverage automation tools such as Ansible to streamline upgrade processes, ensure consistency, and improve operational efficiency Operational Support & Service Management • Respond to and resolve incident tickets during business hours, ensuring timely restoration of network services • Participate in 24/7 On-Call rotation to provide after-hours support for urgent network issues • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems • Investigate and document root causes for problem tickets, developing permanent solutions to prevent recurrence • Provision network resources including VLANs, switch ports, server connectivity, routing configurations, and firewall rules via Work Order (WO) fulfillment Project Planning & Execution • Develop detailed project plans for network upgrades and infrastructure maintenance • Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule maintenance windows and minimize business impact • Document network configurations, upgrade procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) • Provide status updates and communicate project progress to leadership and technical teams Ensure compliance with change management processes and regulatory requirements Skills: Category Name Required Importance Experience SkillCategoryTest1_MN Digital : Internet of Things Yes 1 7+ years

Created: 2026-03-04