Network Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Network Engineer with experience in Cisco and firewalls for a long-term contract/possible temp-to-hire opportunity in the Detroit, MI area. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of experience the design, configuration, implementation and support

of the data and voice networks.

Pay Range: $50-55 per hour

This is a great opportunity with a multinational employer offering a great culture!

Network Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Audit, test, document, implement and support all network technologies in a 24x7x365 manufacturing environment.

• Perform routine hardware refreshes and software upgrades.

• Plan, configure, implement and support network environments (new office location, existing office relocations and/or expansions, refresh of legacy environment, network integrations).

• Configure production-impacting routing, switching, and WLAN changes, as needed.

Vendor selection, technology selection, testing and turn up various WAN circuits (MPLS, NoD, Point-to-Point, MIS, BVoIP, SIP etc.).

• Ensure that deliverables are placed in production within the planned budget and timeframe.

• Perform all required operational maintenance and troubleshooting of supported systems.

Participate in disaster recovery planning, development, exercises and mitigation of actual events as required to maintain maximum network uptime.

• Evaluate and test software/firmware patches, updates and configurations supplied by manufactures/vendors, prior to implementation.

• Configure, troubleshoot and manage network monitoring system (PRTG) which requires in depth knowledge of SNMP, Netflow etc.

• Configure and maintain all firewalls (PaloAlto and Fortigate) to ensure a highly secure infrastructure at all times.

• Ensure all network equipment complies with company, industry and regulatory standards at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in a 24x7x365 production environment

• Extensive experience working with various network cabling (copper and optical)

Solid understanding of routing protocols BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP

• Extensive knowledge of Cisco routers, Cisco Catalyst switches

• 3850, 4500, 6500 and Cisco Nexus switches

• 2K, 5K, 7K, 9K

• Extensive knowledge implementing and supporting DNS, DHCP, SNMP, Netflow, TACACS/RADIUS, SYSLOG

• Extensive knowledge of WLAN, access control lists (ACLs), TCP/IP. VLAN, VRF, Port Security, Traffic Shaping

• Experience with packet analysis solutions

• Wireshark is preferred

• Experience with the design, provisioning and troubleshooting of WAN/LAN technologies and data circuits (MPLS, Point-to-Point, MIS, BVoIP, SIP)

• Experience with Data Center infrastructure technologies

• UPS, PDU, KVM, emergency power generators, HVAC

• Document all network infrastructure using Visio

• CCNA or CCNP certification is a plus

If you are interested in this Network Engineer job in Detroit Michigan, please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Kathy Becher at 216-750-6232 or kathy.becher@modis.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 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 pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/

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

Pay Details: $50.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.