Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KCI, LLC is seeking a Network Engineer III to join their security remediation team focused on patching and upgrading network devices. The role involves direct interaction with customers, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on network device upgrades and security measures.
Responsibilities
- Access and navigate network devices to perform upgrades and patches
- Install, configure, and upgrade Cisco routers and switches; execute device changes, upgrades, and replacements
- Support vulnerability management and exposure management efforts
- Implement and modify complex ACLs to restrict unauthorized access, enforce security policies, and manage network traffic flow (including updating ACLs to filter/restrict ports for public WiFi access)
- Create and execute CLI commands and manage IPv4 configurations
- Use command line and traceroute to troubleshoot and validate device access
- Apply engineered Layer 3/Layer 4 routing architecture across enterprise routing and switching environments
- Participate in maintenance windows as needed (occasional, not a regular occurrence)
- Work directly with customers and stakeholders throughout the engagement
Skills
- 5-8 years of network engineering experience (NE3 level)
- Strong routing and switching experience Cisco, Juniper, and/or Alcatel
- Advanced experience with router and switch configurations and device management
- Deep understanding of LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS backbone, wireless, cloud, the OSI model, and network protocols
- In-depth understanding of enterprise routing/switching and Layer 3/Layer 4 routing architecture
- Experience with managed services platforms Cisco Meraki, Fortinet
- Comfortable with the Meraki/Cisco dashboard and updating ACLs
- Self-sufficient, able to work with minimal oversight (no lead experience required)
- Excellent, clear communication skills this role works directly with customers
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
- Must be able to work as a W2 contractor located within the US
- Experience with Salesforce and/or Jira
- ISP background
- Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA+
Benefits
- Ongoing Contract (W2), customer-facing potential contract-to-hire
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