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About the Role

PSR Associates is immediately seeking a Network Engineer Consultant to join our team providing support to our client.

Client: State of Florida

Location: Onsite in Ocoee, FL - no remote or hybrid

Contract Term: 1 year extendable

Summary:

The Senior Network Engineer is a critical member of the Network Operations Team, responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and optimal performance of the department’s network infrastructure. This position reports to the Security Risk Compliance Office Program Director. This position requires that the incumbent have advanced technical expertise in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting complex network environments, including routers, switches, wireless systems, and load balancers.

Responsibilities:

• Management of Layer 2 and 3 protocols including routers and switches. Focus on sustaining the necessary data throughput rate by monitoring network activity to mitigate performance problems.
• Proactively monitor and troubleshoot connectivity for the enterprise Network Infrastructure including campus, roadside, backbone, LAN, Walk-in Centers, partner networks and third-party connectivity.
• Review FTE’s network architecture and design including failover capabilities and recommend changes to optimize performance and reliability.
• Implement and oversee network security measures, including access controls, segmentation, and disaster recovery plans, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Leverage SolarWinds to create dashboards to monitor the Network Infrastructure and proactively troubleshoot performance, connectivity including management reporting dashboards.
• Monitor and deploy patches and updates to all network infrastructure routers, switches, firewalls, and other supporting equipment.
• Participate and support Network and Security Operations team in designing Cloud architecture. This includes capacity, failover, stability, and security design.
• Maintain accurate inventory controls supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain network infrastructure diagrams and depict any changes along with associated documentation including change control approvals.
• Assist the SRCO team with investigation, triage forensic analysis, and evidence preservation regarding cybersecurity events.
• Ensure compliance with established standards, polices, configuration guidelines established by SRCO and Industry best practices such as NIST.

Education:

• Four (4) year degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

Must have 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience with:

• Layer 2/3 routing protocols including troubleshooting complex issues.
• Deployment and management of routers and switches
• Private, Public, and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructures such as AWS, Azure platforms
• Must have 5 to 7 years’ experience with Unix (RedHat), Windows, VMWare, and other platforms

Certification:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA – REQUIRED)
• Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA – REQUIRED)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE – preferred)

About the Company

PSR Associates is a consulting and talent solutions firm that connects qualified IT professionals with great opportunities. Whether you're looking for a contract or permanent position, we can help you find the right fit for your skills and experience. We have a team of experienced recruiters who know the IT industry inside and out, and we work with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and successful transition. PSR Connecting Talent, Crafting Success