Network-Windows Infrastructure Automation Engineer (HYBRID)

André Global Inc. is a global provider of information technology services. Since 2002, we have helped our clients in the APAC region achieve their business goals by leveraging the power of technology. In 2016, we entered the AMERICAS to re-create similar success here as well. Headquartered in New York City, we are now serving our global clients.

We strive to deliver customer satisfaction through our service quality to all our clients!

Our global and diverse team helps our customers achieve their project goals at a faster pace with high affordability but without any compromise on quality. We take pride in providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers starting from startups, small businesses to Fortune 500.

With more than a decade of experience servicing customers across geographies, we have stationed ourselves at a unique position in the global market. Our ability to assemble the best workforce in record time has been a great asset to our clients.

We are looking for a Network/Windows Infrastructure Automation Engineer, to fulfill a full time permanent position with our client in CA.

The Network Engineer 2 is supporting the design, implementation, monitoring and managing the network solutions for the customers to ensure maximum uptime. The role can include system configurations and documenting the installation of a new network and maintaining and performs upgrade to software as required.

Technical Responsibilities

• Infrastructure team supporting security and facilities teams
• Firewall rules
• Network administration
• Windows administration
• Supporting corporate campuses, data centers, global locations
  
  

Service & Maintenance

• Monitors system performance and implements performance tuning
• Serves as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems
  
  

Work Schedule

• Required time in the office 2 days/week, any 2 days. Other days can be remote.
• On-site requirements could increase at any time
• Must participate in on-call rotation for after hours support. Any time spent after hours can be used to offset regular hours.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong IT background with experience.
• Previously owned the design of the entire network and built the network up from the ground.
• Expertise in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, and monitoring applications.
• Acquiring computer systems, integrating firewalls, and configuration of equipment.
• Good understanding of all layer2 protocols (STP, VLAN, LACP, etc.)
• Maintain network security through proper configuration of VPN and Firewalls.
• Hands-on technical experience working with VPN technologies (IPSEC, SSL VPN, AnyConnect, DMVPN, etc.)
• Cybersecurity experience
• Kubernetes is a desirable skillset.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA SySA+
• CCNA
• CCNP
  
  

Communication Skills

• Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients and other network/system stakeholders.
  
  

Field Experience

• Experience in reading network and connectivity schematics and plans
• Experience in reading network installation schematics and plans
• Experience in network system startup, configuration, and calibration
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, Alignment tool)
  
  

Behavioral Skills

• Must be able to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures and demanding environment.
• Must be a resourceful self-starter, flexible, pro-active, solution-oriented and customer-oriented.
  
  

Licensure/Certification:

• Experience in computer networks
• Experience with ticketing and monitoring toolset.
• Experience in one or more network related hardware and software.
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc)
  
  

Experience / Education:

• 0 to 2 years of experience with a Master's degree in engineering or higher (subtract 2 years from experience requirement)
• 2 to 4 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields
  
  

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.
  
  

Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.

Client Offers Excellent Benefits Package Including

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid-time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave