IT jobs USA: System Administrator - Network

Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Wichita Data Center Network and Security Environment. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of: switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection, and VPN devices. This person must carry a cell phone and be on-call. This is a senior-level Network position responsible for network infrastructure improvements to Enterprise Class networks. This position provides analysis, design, and implementation of network upgrades in the client's Enterprise network

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following tasks:
Conduct detailed site network assessments and prepare network design proposals. Develop and execute network upgrade implementation plans, including equipment procurement, change scheduling, and logistics.
Analyze performance, reliability, and security of critical network areas.
Maintain network current state documentation and diagrams.

Essential Skills Required:
Experience with TCP/IP and associated protocols.
Knowledge of routing protocols such as EIGRP, RIP, and OSPF, and BGP.
Experience maintaining and configuring Cisco routers and switches using both CatOS and IOS. Also Juniper routers.
Knowledge of VLANs, PVLANs, trunking, and spanning tree protocol.
Knowledge of Nortel and Avaya telephony support.
Experience with hardware load balancing - foundry required
Experience with VOIP and Wireless Networking - foundry required
Experience creating and supporting site to site and client VPNs. Using Cisco VPN Concentrators, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint and Netscreen firewalls.
Expertise maintaining and configuring firewalls (CheckPoint, Cisco PIX , Netscreen) Required
Experience with Network Intrusion Detection tools such as Dragon, Snort, ISS RealSecure & Tipping Point.
Experience with Network tools; Infinistream, Solarwinds Orion, NetQoS
Cisco CCNP / CCIE certifications desired.
Minimum eight years experience in networking.
Data center network design and support.
Intermediate cable plant skills will be required

Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems. Also have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple clients as well as with internal teams. Work will be at the Data Center with limited remote work capabilities.

The US Tier1 Services Delivery team is responsible for implementation, operations, and 24x7x365 support of hosted CGI applications and services.
CGI applies the Equal Access to Employment and the Employment Equity Program and invites women, visible minority members, persons with disabilities and Aboriginal people to submit their application.

At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to professionals located in 100+ offices worldwide. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients win and grow. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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