Sr. Network Engineer Westlake, TX (1 week onsite per month)

Sr. Network Engineer Westlake, TX  (1 week onsite per month) 6 Months Minimum Pay Rate -$60/hr W2 only
Must Have Skills:

• Load Balancing

• Firewall

• ?F5 environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Handle and Maintain highly sophisticated firewall and network environments
• Support Internet/Extranet Engineering through use of Firewalls, IDS/IPS, various proxy gateway and other network security devices to provide defense-in-depth protection from cyber security threats
• Support Routed/Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VRF, VPNs
• Network Change Implementation
• Implement code upgrade/hot fix from vendor
• Change verification/validation with customer
• Assist in solving related to change
• Solve all issues related to Internet/extranet network as well as internal network connectivity issues
• Documentation of complex technologies and topologies
• Vendor management for multiple platforms
• Support the environment in an on-call rotation
• Have the flexibility to work varying shifts

Skills and Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, including application knowledge
• Global/Local load balancing knowledge in F5 environment
• Extensive Routers and Switch experience, specific to HP, Cisco and Nexus hardware
• Strong Unix/Linux skills
• Network Security skills: Firewall, IPS/IDS, Webfiltering, etc.
• In-Depth Network Engineering and Troubleshooting skills
• In-Depth Routed/Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VRF, VPNs
• Application Traffic Analysis
• Understanding Status codes: http 100, 400 etc…
• Managed File Transfer, FTP, SFTP, etc…
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient in Network Packet captures and analysis
• Development/Automation/Scripting knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Below is the brief introduction of SPECTRAFORCE, the benefits we offer and the disclaimers:

Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams.

We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 130 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation.

SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people (and clients) can reach their highest potential. Our entire workflow and teams are trained to cultivate the joy of NEWJOBPHORIA® with candidates and employees throughout their engagement with SPECTRAFORCE. http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, and hospital indemnity insurances. Additional benefits SPECTRAFORCE offers to the eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE offers unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation