Network Engineer

Arctiq • Blue Bell, PA

9d • Remote

About The Position

Arctiq is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to provide operational support for a client’s global network infrastructure. The role works closely with IT Operations teams to support a regionally connected global network spanning physical datacenters, branch locations, hybrid cloud environments, and retail stores. This is a remote contract opportunity with one of Arctiq’s clients.

The Network Engineer designs, implements, documents, and maintains network solutions and architectures in line with industry best practices and security and compliance standards. The role also contributes to root-cause analysis, postmortems, continual network improvement, process streamlining, license tracking and purchasing, and incident response through an on-call rotation. After-hours work outside a normal schedule may be required.

Arctiq is an equal opportunity employer. It welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives and offers accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond upon request.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience supporting enterprise-level hybrid cloud networks; Microsoft Azure experience is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of OSI model network protocols.
• Experience in a DevOps or NetDevOps setting using network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Git, and data formats such as XML, JSON, and YAML.
• Experience with Cisco, Meraki, and Palo Alto platforms and their operating and management systems.
• Proficiency in creating clear, organized network diagrams using Visio or Lucidchart.
• Understanding of wireless communication challenges and opportunities, including spectrum management and mobile security.
• Experience with POS/mPOS system security requirements.
• Working experience with PCI/DSS compliance and other network security standards such as SOX.
• Strong problem-solving, logical thinking, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Willingness to share knowledge and learn from successes and failures while adapting to evolving technologies, methodologies, and processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and with a team on multiple complex tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly.
• Ability to lift PC equipment.
• Ability to install network cabling and systems, often requiring bending or crouching in small work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Azure experience supporting enterprise-level hybrid cloud networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, and maintain network solutions and architectures aligned with industry best practices and security and compliance standards.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and postmortem discussions to drive long-term operational improvements.
• Identify process gaps and continually analyze the network; recommend improvements to security, scalability, performance, and availability.
• Implement solutions that streamline execution and reduce manual effort.
• Participate in software, hardware, and support-license tracking and purchasing.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to maintain network availability and provide timely incident response.
• Perform after-hours work outside of a normal working schedule when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed