Retail Network Engineer - San Francisco, United States - iTalent Digital

Description

Job description

iTalent Digital is seeking a Network Engineer to join our dynamic team of technology consultants.

Our clients technology team works fast and works smart, bringing new tech to market seriously, developing the latest in mobile technologies, scalable architecture, and the coolest in-store client experience, and have fun doing it This group of motivated self-starters and true team players is absolutely integral to their future success.

This role reports to the San Francisco office location 2-3 days per week .

Salary range is approx:
$115-$140k annually.

The position will focus on the core functions of network and security support, engineering: planning, implementation, analysis, maintenance, administration and reporting for Retail and Corporate environment, as well as Supply Chain.

This individual will be required to apply solid technical, business, and problem solving skills in any situation. Through initiative, leadership and teamwork, this individual will create productive relationships with business units and internal IT teams.

This position will have the opportunity to perform tactical decision making that supports the strategic direction of IT and the Network team.

Required qualifications and skillsArchitect/Engineer/Support 600 stores, Corporate offices, and Distribution Centers (warehouses)Work closely with business and application owners on design, troubleshooting, support, and documentation of new application deployment and enhancementsArchitect, engineer, and troubleshoot Palo Alto/Fortinet firewalls and servicesEngineer application and network designs to ensure compliance with corporate security policies and security best practicesAttend planning meetings, including Discovery/Discovery Results/Architecture Council and provide suggestions on design.

Provide technical expertise in business initiatives and projectsManage and lead internal IT initiatives and projects from other groupsParticipate in oncall rotationCreate end-to-end project tasks and expect to be accountable for entire project completionConfigure and install network and security related hardware and softwareProvide day-to-day support of the LAN (Cisco), WAN, and WLAN (Aruba) networkExperience in WAN environments, installing and troubleshooting circuit problems (MPLS, OCxx, T1, DS3) and traffic shaping/QoSPerform scheduled and emergency network maintenanceManage and maintain network and security documentation through collaborative applicationsWork with application owners on troubleshooting issues, even though it may not be network related issueTroubleshoot network and provide Post Incident Writeup (PIR) and present to managementProvide strong customer service and facilitate collaboration between project teams and clients.

Proactively identify, isolate and resolve network problems to avoid minimal impact to the businessPerform internal audits and reviews to ensure compliance with all security policies and procedures which includes internal penetration and vulnerability scansEvaluate new and emerging network security trends, products and technologiesCreate and update Jiras for Kanban and project related tasks

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDTo meet the above responsibilities, we are looking for a well rounded individual, with communication, working with stakeholders, and working/tracking projects end-to-end.

Must Haves. NOT all specific technologies are requiredAutomation experience a big plus (Ansible, Python)

Identify opportunities for automation within software processes, including configuration, backup, and troubleshooting processesScripting – 2 year Python/Ansible or other scripting tools such as PowershellAruba Clearpass experience a must, including 802.

1X, Radius, AAA, policy Management,Aruba wireless experience a mustExperience configuring/troubleshooting of Fortinet, PAN, or other layer7 Firewalls Experience with corporate and supply chain build-outLoad balancer experience (F5 and other lb technologies)Able to lead P1/P2 triage callsExperience using tools to gather data to present to manager/leadership:

Splunk, Solarwinds, etc...Soft Skills – Verbal and written communication are key attributes to be successful in this positionBe able to business needs and translate technical tasksMust be results orientated, self-motivated and possess high-energyMust be customer-service-minded and tactful when dealing with customers.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, coworkers, employees and upper managementMust be proactive and come to management with suggestion on what we should be doing.

Cannot be a person waiting for directions/instructions, only guidance.


Must love documentation, including:
Visio/LucidchartTracking tasks using Jira/SmartSheet/OnenoteHighly RecommendedExperience setting up, configuring of enterprise monitoring applications, Splunk, Solarwinds....Business Analyst experience EXTREMELY helpfulFlexibility in work schedule, off-hours for project implementation and 7 by 24 on-call supportHelpfulSD-WAN/SASESecurity, including SSL Certificate administrationMust be comfortable working in a fast paced environment with shifting prioritiesExperience with Security preferred, including experience in the setup, tuning and management of security appliances (next gen firewalls, IPS/IDS, ACS, web filters)Experience with VPN technologies (both IPSec and SSL)Familiar with Layer 3-8 troubleshootingKnowledge of diagnostic networking tools (do you know how to read a packet capture)Flexibility in work schedule, off-hours for project implementation and 7 by 24 on-call support

Relevant industry certification a plus (Aruba/PAN/Fortinet/etc...)Technical writing experience a plusAruba certifications and/or experience highly desirableStrong understanding network security concepts, technologies and trendsExperience in WLAN design, implementation and securityKnowledge in the following areas a plus (load balancing, compression technologies, network software protocols)


OTHER

• Some travel may be required

Preferred qualifications and skills

• 2+ years working with scripting/automation
• 6+ years of experience with networking and security technologies
• 6-8 years of overall information technology experienceEducation

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems or related fieldCompany description

About Our Client:
Our client is a global, prestigious omni-retail leader with more than 500 stores in the US.

About iTalent Digital:

A woman- and minority-owned digital consulting company, we celebrate individuals and diversity, cultivating a culture where our people can excel and lead balanced lives.

Recruitment at iTalent is guided by an unwavering principle:
Only hire the best.

Because we have the best people, we have the privilege of working with the best clients, doing the best work, and effecting transformative change at work and in our communities.

What you get:

You get the chance to work with some of the best brands and high-performance teams out there iTalent offers our W2 consultants excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K + matching.

We are growing and we want to see you grow

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