Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer IIILocation: Seattle, WADuration: 5 MonthsOn W2 (without benefits) Description: The Network Engineer-III is responsible for the planning, design, configuration, integration & installation of our growing local area network (LAN) and/or wide area network (WAN). The Network Engineer-III will provide leadership in technical support and documentation to various departments and users with regard to the global infrastructure. The Network Engineer-III serves as a liaison to gather network requirements from internal customers, vendors, and other third-party providers.This role will have a strong focus on F5 technologies, including BIG-IP LTM, GTM, Remote access, traffic management, and application delivery optimization across the enterprise network. Other responsibilities will include Forescout device profiling in a Software Defined Access environment, and managing SolarWinds device monitoring for the Data Center and Enterprise environment.Work Location:Onsite in Seattle, WAAdditional travel to satellite locations in Tacoma, WA, and Olympia, WAResponsibilitiesThis role will have a strong focus on F5 technologies, including BIG-IP LTM, traffic management, and application delivery optimization across the enterprise network.DESIGN:Perform design requirements and recommendations for the enterprise networkPerform vendor recommendation/selection and coordination for hardware testing, installations, and upgrades.BUILD:Create maintenance plans, including detailed documentation & change management coordination.Perform maintenance and upgrades of both hardware and software.Scripting and testing of maintenance plans for all upgrades and changes.Work in either a lead role or an assisting role during maintenance implementationsIMPROVEMENTS:Develop or conform to client Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) & Method of Procedures (MOP's)Implement network standardization practicesDocument informational content for specialized network designs to be used for training needsPresent and/or Train on new network topologies, hardware, and technologies to internal teamsLead Root Cause Analysis sessions to achieve better networking practicesDetermine baseline requirements for our network needsProvide code analysis on existing software, IOS testing, and software recommendationsCreate network lab mockups for error testingAutomate repetitive Engineering tasksADDITIONAL:Knowledge of Forescout management, profiling, and maintenance.Manage and maintain SolarWinds monitoring and backups for network gearManages the team's ticket queue and responds on-site to issues.Work with teams for escalations, POC's, and other related problemsInitial deployment of new products and servicesMonitor capacity and plan for bandwidth additionsRequirements:High School Diploma or regional equivalent requiredBachelor's Degree required, preferably in Computer Science or Network Engineering. At the manager's discretion, additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirementMinimum 5-7 years of recent experience with network design and build-out of LAN/WANs and/or large-scale network retrofits and remediationsHands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP solutions, including load balancing and application delivery.Knowledge of SolarWinds Monitoring and Forescout NACMust have certifications: CCNA and F5 101Preferred certifications: F5 201, F5 301, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP preferred, CCIE (R&S, SP, or DC) highly preferred (or equivalent experience), Python PCEPAdvanced level experience working with most of the following technologies/applications: MPLS, BGP, LDP, QoS, IPv6, OSPF, vPC, STP, DWDM, EVPN, L2VPN, MPLS VPN, L3VPN, FHRP, VLAN, CDP, port-channels, IS-IS, MPLS Inter-AS, VXLAN, DNS, ACL, RADb, Flow spec, RTBH, GitHub, API's, NFV, Hypervisors, virtual switchingMulti-vendor experience working with the following platforms: Cisco IOS, ASR 1k (IOS-XE), ASR Company (IOS-XR), Nexus (NX-OS), Aruba wireless and ClearPassExperience working in a service provider, datacenter/hosting environment, or large-scale enterprise networks.Experience researching, evaluating, and recommending hardware and/or software solutions supporting large-scale deployments and/or remediations against the LAN/WANExperience working with 3rd party networking vendors, with an understanding of the service/hardware/software portfolios they provideAble to identify areas of process improvement and provide input and solution options to streamline workExcellent writing, documentation, and communication skills, possessing the ability to communicate well with technical and non-technical peers.Customer service-oriented attitudeExperience with network service monitoring systems (Spectrum, Solarwinds , and Cisco DNAC.)