Resource Informatics Group
Senior Network Engineer (AWS & Azure)
Resource Informatics Group, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
This is a hybrid so we need candidates local to Lansing, MI, or candidates who will relocate to Lansing, MI since this is a hybrid. .... Contract term is 12months.
Role: Senior Network Engineer (AWS & Azure) Duration: 12+ months Contract to hire (potential) Location: Lansing, MI.
Position Summary: The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment consisting of virtual servers, components, and services. Responsible for high-level network planning, design, and optimization of a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment, including all aspects of cloud IT cybersecurity, supportability, and cost.
Essential Functions: • Develops strategies and direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies (including wireless and VoIP). Translates business requirements into network or process designs. • Performs high-level network planning, design, and optimization of a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment, including all aspects of cloud IT cybersecurity, supportability, and cost. • Installs, configures, and manages virtual servers, components and services within the AWS and Azure cloud environments. • Maintain accurate documentation for all relevant support-related processes and procedures including, but not limited to, updating systems and application technical standards, installation notes, and support procedures. • Operate and maintain all integrated systems to support mission operations. • Plans and recommends network hardware, systems management software and architecture. • Monitors network performance ensures capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement. • Performs troubleshooting procedures and designs resolution scrips • May take on the role of Project Leader for special enterprise-wide assignments. • Defines critical network architectures and designs for the organization. • Ensures that all work is documented for future reference; follows quality standards; ensures effective and reliable operation. • Coordinates and works with the Chief Architect, Business Relationship Manager, IT Operations Manager to assist in evaluating, designing, and successfully accomplishing changes, upgrades, and new implementations.
Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • This position requires a minimum of seven to ten years of previous network, Windows, Linux and virtual system administration, trouble-shooting and design experience in a datacenter environment that includes on-prem and collocated hosting services. • Public cloud hosting experience is required. • Knowledge of network routing and switching configuration skills. • Knowledge of LAN, WAN, and Data Centers including routing and communication protocols and network architecture. • Ability to effectively communicate orally or in writing project recommendations with internal teams and external agencies. • Proven track record of successful enterprise server migrations/consolidations/upgrades. • Ability to analyze and automate existing processes and implement an automation framework. • Experience with MS Azure, AWS cloud environments. • Familiarity with RedHat Linux or UNIX desired Experience with methodologies such as agile and ITIL desired. • This is a full-time position that provides Level 2 & 3 support, for a 24 x 7 production environment, for all operational and outage issues relating to the infrastructure. • Must be willing and able to work overtime/outside of normal schedule to restore the technical infrastructure to full functionality in the event of an unplanned outage. • Has experience with hardening operating systems. • Strong communication skills; both written and spoken.
Role: Senior Network Engineer (AWS & Azure) Duration: 12+ months Contract to hire (potential) Location: Lansing, MI.
Position Summary: The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment consisting of virtual servers, components, and services. Responsible for high-level network planning, design, and optimization of a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment, including all aspects of cloud IT cybersecurity, supportability, and cost.
Essential Functions: • Develops strategies and direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies (including wireless and VoIP). Translates business requirements into network or process designs. • Performs high-level network planning, design, and optimization of a heterogeneous on-prem / cloud environment, including all aspects of cloud IT cybersecurity, supportability, and cost. • Installs, configures, and manages virtual servers, components and services within the AWS and Azure cloud environments. • Maintain accurate documentation for all relevant support-related processes and procedures including, but not limited to, updating systems and application technical standards, installation notes, and support procedures. • Operate and maintain all integrated systems to support mission operations. • Plans and recommends network hardware, systems management software and architecture. • Monitors network performance ensures capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement. • Performs troubleshooting procedures and designs resolution scrips • May take on the role of Project Leader for special enterprise-wide assignments. • Defines critical network architectures and designs for the organization. • Ensures that all work is documented for future reference; follows quality standards; ensures effective and reliable operation. • Coordinates and works with the Chief Architect, Business Relationship Manager, IT Operations Manager to assist in evaluating, designing, and successfully accomplishing changes, upgrades, and new implementations.
Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • This position requires a minimum of seven to ten years of previous network, Windows, Linux and virtual system administration, trouble-shooting and design experience in a datacenter environment that includes on-prem and collocated hosting services. • Public cloud hosting experience is required. • Knowledge of network routing and switching configuration skills. • Knowledge of LAN, WAN, and Data Centers including routing and communication protocols and network architecture. • Ability to effectively communicate orally or in writing project recommendations with internal teams and external agencies. • Proven track record of successful enterprise server migrations/consolidations/upgrades. • Ability to analyze and automate existing processes and implement an automation framework. • Experience with MS Azure, AWS cloud environments. • Familiarity with RedHat Linux or UNIX desired Experience with methodologies such as agile and ITIL desired. • This is a full-time position that provides Level 2 & 3 support, for a 24 x 7 production environment, for all operational and outage issues relating to the infrastructure. • Must be willing and able to work overtime/outside of normal schedule to restore the technical infrastructure to full functionality in the event of an unplanned outage. • Has experience with hardening operating systems. • Strong communication skills; both written and spoken.