Sr. Systems/Network Engineer - Contract Position

Contract Length: 2 years with the possibility of extending based on performance.**Local Richmond, VA candidates ONLY required due to onsite requirement.2 days a week ON SITE REQUIRED (with the days selected by the employee).Parking NOT provided for contractors. ABOUT THE ROLE Installation, monitoring and management of Linux VM Servers, VMware vCenter, VMware v7.0, v8.0 ESXi Hosts, VMware Site Recovery Manager, Veeam Backup & Replication for Server Data backups / restore for on-prem and Cloud backups. Experience with Immutable backup and Scale-Out Repository configuration for on-prem and Azure storage accounts. Network protocol analysis using NetScout nGeniusOne and Wireshark for any application in use at the client. Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) Synergy and C7000 Compute modules, HPE Synergy and C7000 Network and SAN Interconnects, HPE 3PAR and Alletra Storage arrays, HP5100 / 5260 Backup Storage arrays, HPE SAN switches. Citrix NetScaler, Azure and OCI load balancers and application firewall. Network appliances (physical and virtual), Cisco Routers, Firewall and Network Switches, Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama. Work with external account managers from various manufacturers to maintain service contracts and discuss new technology and upgrades. Work with all levels of people internal and external to the client to resolve issues related to applications, network communication, or services. Required/Desired Skills Extensive knowledge of Server Data backups, retention policies and restore of data using Veeam Backup & Replication console. Required, 5 Years Veeam One to on-prem and Azure Storage account cloud repositories. Required, 5 Years Experience with setting up and maintaining Linux VMs. Required, 5 Years Strong understanding of network protocols, ports, IP addressing, VLANs, Firewall and Router rules, DNS, DHCP. Required, 5 Years Microsoft Active Directory security for users, groups, and files / file shares. Microsoft Azure and Office 365 Cloud infrastructure. Required, 5 Years Ability to collect and decode network traces using NetScout nGeniusOne and Wireshark. Required, 5 Years Working knowledge of SSL/TLS Certificates, creating, renewing and installation of certificates in various environments. Required, 5 Years Use of Command Line and web-based consoles to configure, update, maintain and backup network equipment and configurations. Required, 5 Years Experience with Servers, Blade Servers, Chassis, and Interconnects including the consoles used to configure and maintain firmware and software. Required, 5 Years Experience with Cisco CLI and consoles for Routers, Firewall, Switches, ISE, and Wireless Controllers. Required, 5 Years Using Palo Alto Panorama to manage and maintain network and security configurations. Required, 5 Years Experience with Citrix NetScaler or other load-balancing and application firewall appliances. Required, 5 Years Working knowledge of using SFTP to backup configurations, upgrade software and firmware on various network appliances and systems. Required, 5 Years Experience with accessing manufacturer websites for opening support requests, downloading correct firmware, software updates and maintenance status. Required, 5 Years Communication skills to work with people at any level to assist in problem determination, troubleshooting, resolution of any application at client. Required, 5 Years Communicating with account managers, sales managers, support engineers or teams to maintain a good working relationship for service contracts. Required, 5 Years Price quotes and resolve any issues that may come up with support. Required, 5 Years Use of Office products and Visio for documentation of Systems and network equipment. Required, 5 Years #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-05