[Remote] Network Engineer II/III (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thin Technologies is a fast-growing Professional Services Provider offering enterprise-grade IT architecture, engineering, and deployment services to US-based and global partners. The Network Engineer II/III will execute design, implementation, operationalization, testing, and handoff phases for enterprise infrastructure projects, collaborating with architects and project managers while supporting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and Secure Edge solutions. Responsibilities • Responsible for executing the Design, Implement, Operationalize, Test, and Handoff phases of enterprise-grade infrastructure projects • Works collaboratively with the Architect(s) and Project Managers to align delivered artifacts to agreed upon scope items for each project • Maintains a regular business hours schedule and is generally available between 8am-5pm CST • Occasionally performs critical tasks outside of regular hours and/or on weekends in adherence of customer change window restrictions • Efficiently build mid-level and low-level network design artifacts based on provided reference architectures • Effectively participate in regular project status and planning meetings • Actively engage in solution development working sessions, providing valuable insights to industry trends and practical, real-world application of technologies • Perform specific task creation, prioritization, tracking, and follow-through actions • Plan, Design, Implement, Operate, and Test various enterprise-grade network technology solutions • Provide appropriate, accurate, and timely written communications to all project personnel • Lead comprehensive technical knowledge transfer activities, training, etc • Successful candidates will have a ‘self-starter’ approach, performing significant amounts of work autonomously • Successful candidates will exhibit a strong Team Player sentiment and collaborative approach • Formal attestation of a secure and stable remote working environment is required • Must be able to pass a background check • Must be US Citizen Skills • * Successful candidates will have a ‘self-starter' approach, performing significant amounts of work autonomously • * Successful candidates will exhibit a strong Team Player sentiment and collaborative approach • * Formal attestation of a secure and stable remote working environment is required • * Must be US Citizen • * 5+ years of experience working within Enterprise-grade network environments • * 2+ years of experience working in conjunction with a formal Project Management Organization • * Strong knowledge of the Cisco Catalyst Edge Routing Platforms and Catalyst (fka Viptela) SD-WAN architectures and configurations • * Familiarity with the Cisco Secure Edge UTD Platforms and TrustSec architectures and configurations • * Understanding of customizable prefix propagation techniques using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP • * General knowledge of Multicast network solutions and components e.g. MP-BGP, PIM, IGMPv2/v3 • * Familiarity with network macro-segmentation strategies, Zero Trust initiatives, and micro-segmentation solutions • * Familiarity with Cisco® Nexus platforms and VXLAN EVPN fabric topologies • * Familiarity with Cisco® Secure Firewall and Firewall Management Center platforms Benefits • Remote/Telecommuter work arrangement • Potential for contract extension, subsequent contracts, or offer of full-time employment • 1099 or W2 contract options Company Overview • Thin Technologies specializes in datacenter technology architecture and integration in support of vendors and resellers. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.thin-tech.com.