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DHS Mid-Level Network Engineer with RHEL/Linux Experience

Softek International
Full-time
Remote




Full-time


Description

  

  • Demonstrated experienced Network      Engineer with 3-5+ years of expertise in VMware, RHEL, and Linux systems.
  • Proven track record in designing,      implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures.
  • Configured and maintained RHEL      servers, implementing security patches and updates.
  • Adept at troubleshooting and      optimizing network performance to ensure seamless operations.
  • Developed and maintained Ansible      playbooks for configuration management.

Technical Skills

  • Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP,      VPN, LAN/WAN, Firewalls
  • Virtualization: VMware vSphere,      ESXi, vCenter
  • Operating Systems: Red Hat      Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, Ubuntu
  • Scripting: Bash, Python
  • Tools: Ansible, Puppet, Nagios,      Wireshark
  • Protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure

Areas to look for:

  • Designed and implemented network solutions      using VMware and RHEL, enhancing system performance 
  • Managed and maintained Linux servers,      ensuring 99.9% uptime.
  • Automated routine tasks using Bash      and Python scripts, reducing manual workload by X hours per week.
  • Conducted network performance      analysis and troubleshooting, resolving issues within X hours.
  • Able to collaborate with      cross-functional teams to deploy new network infrastructure projects.
  • Design, implement, and manage network      infrastructure with a focus on Linux-based systems, particularly Red Hat      Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
  • Configure and maintain network      services such as DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewalls on Linux platforms.
  • Monitor network performance and      troubleshoot issues using Linux-based tools and scripts.
  • Develop and maintain automation      scripts for network management and configuration using Bash, Python, or      similar languages.
  • Ensure network security by      implementing and managing security protocols and practices on Linux      systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional      teams to support network requirements for various projects and      initiatives.
  • Perform regular system updates,      patches, and upgrades on RHEL servers to ensure optimal performance and      security.
  • Document network configurations,      procedures, and changes in detail for future reference and compliance.
  • Provide technical support and      guidance to other IT staff and end-users regarding network-related issues      on Linux systems.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends      and technologies in network engineering and Linux administration.

Certifications (not required)

  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate      (CCNA)

Requirements

  

  • Demonstrated experienced Network      Engineer with 3-5+ years of expertise in VMware, RHEL, and Linux systems.
  • Proven track record in designing,      implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures.
  • Configured and maintained RHEL      servers, implementing security patches and updates.
  • Adept at troubleshooting and      optimizing network performance to ensure seamless operations.
  • Developed and maintained Ansible      playbooks for configuration management.

Technical Skills

  • Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP,      VPN, LAN/WAN, Firewalls
  • Virtualization: VMware vSphere,      ESXi, vCenter
  • Operating Systems: Red Hat      Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, Ubuntu
  • Scripting: Bash, Python
  • Tools: Ansible, Puppet, Nagios,      Wireshark
  • Protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure

Areas to look for:

  • Designed and implemented network solutions      using VMware and RHEL, enhancing system performance 
  • Managed and maintained Linux servers,      ensuring 99.9% uptime.
  • Automated routine tasks using Bash      and Python scripts, reducing manual workload by X hours per week.
  • Conducted network performance      analysis and troubleshooting, resolving issues within X hours.
  • Able to collaborate with      cross-functional teams to deploy new network infrastructure projects.
  • Design, implement, and manage network      infrastructure with a focus on Linux-based systems, particularly Red Hat      Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
  • Configure and maintain network      services such as DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewalls on Linux platforms.
  • Monitor network performance and      troubleshoot issues using Linux-based tools and scripts.
  • Develop and maintain automation      scripts for network management and configuration using Bash, Python, or      similar languages.
  • Ensure network security by      implementing and managing security protocols and practices on Linux      systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional      teams to support network requirements for various projects and      initiatives.
  • Perform regular system updates,      patches, and upgrades on RHEL servers to ensure optimal performance and      security.
  • Document network configurations,      procedures, and changes in detail for future reference and compliance.
  • Provide technical support and      guidance to other IT staff and end-users regarding network-related issues      on Linux systems.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends      and technologies in network engineering and Linux administration.

Certifications (not required)

  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate   (CCNA)