Black Box Corporation - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
The Network Engineer position at Black Box is a part-time, contingent role based in New York, NY, with standard work hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This hourly position is based on experience and skill level, and it is a contract position with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in network engineering, specifically working with enterprise campus and core devices. A passion for network design, troubleshooting, automation, and researching new technologies is essential, along with a strong understanding of governing principles and best practices in networking. The responsibilities of the Network Engineer include configuring and provisioning new devices from various vendors, monitoring network performance, administering DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management), responding to incidents, capturing and analyzing packets, and developing training manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The role also involves performing firmware updates, implementing security measures such as device hardening and access control, managing change processes, conducting proof of concept testing, and writing Python scripts to enhance data management. In addition to these tasks, the Network Engineer will be responsible for Red Hat Linux Server administration, configuring open-source software, developing applications in Python, and creating dashboards for data visualization. The position requires managing the planning, engineering, API integration, testing, and deployment of automation, scripting, telemetry, and analytics solutions related to Network and Firewall appliances across both on-premises and cloud infrastructures. Furthermore, the Network Engineer will provide guidance and mentorship to other network engineers, particularly in automation using Python, Ansible, Bash, JINJA, and Git. The role also involves leveraging tools such as Infoblox (NetMRI & DDI), ThousandEyes, LogicMonitor, ServiceNow, and Riverbed to enhance capabilities, visibility, and efficiency in network operations.