IT Security Specialist V (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Network Engineer for our client in Charlotte, North Carolina. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Description:

• The Client’s Technology Infrastructure Innovation Lab team is a shared services team that provides Lab as a Service Cloud and Technology Certification services to the Client’s Architecture, Engineering, and Operations teams in support of Test and Certification functions for new Technology products and solutions. Our Innovation labs are leveraged across our internal optical, packet data, security, network, compute, virtualization, automation, storage, and real time collaboration product towers to certify all aspects of daily tasks in addition to validating highly complex technology solutions. The staff resources working in this position will be responsible for design, build, Automate, and operate next generation solutions for all TI Innovation lab providing Lab as a Service to our internal customers.

Skills:

• BA or BS in Telecommunications, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Data Communications or Computer Science.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN/Compute/Storage/Linux/Windows and Python Scripting
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Linux, Windows, Active Directory, VMware ESXi
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Routing and Switching protocols including but not limited to MPLS, BGP,EIGRP protocols
• Experience with configuration and support experience in a complex multi-layered network environment
• Excellent customer service skills including reporting, organization, written and oral communication and task prioritization.
• Must be highly motivated and a self-directed individual.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and ability to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team.
• Experience working under tight deadlines and high pressure environment.
• Capable of quickly learning new technologies and procedures, as well as being willing to train others in procedures mastered as part of implementations.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and Automation
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages: Python,Selenium
• Understands complex interconnectivity, topology and relationships of client server, virtualization, containers, Private, and Public Cloud environments
• Use of configuration management systems such as Ansible, Ansible Tower, etc
• Given that network automation is a maturing technology discipline, the ability to quickly pick up new technology concepts is desired over extensive experience with existing network technologies
• Ability to work independently and within a distributed global team
• Knowledge and experience with network technologies such as: Switching, Routing, Application Delivery, Firewalling, Proxy, DNS, Time services, SDN, Overlay Networking
• Cloud, Virtualization and Network Function Virtualization Experience
• Python Programing, application development, and working with highly technical engineers
• Experience with network traffic generation tools and lab automation tools a plus

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