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A Day in the Life: - Participate in operational escalations to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary - Design, implement, and manage automated workflows for configuration and deployment in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments - Develop reusable, modular code libraries to streamline workflows and support diverse use cases across network devices and cloud platforms - Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations in client environments, and determine hardware or software requirements - Identify roadblocks preventing the successful continuation of network services, determine options available to work past roadblocks, and escalate to leadership when required - Understand how to administrate and support a variety of technologies including but not limited to Cisco Routers and Switches, Cisco Security Solutions, IGP and EGP routing protocols, VPN, and other technologies and vendor devices as needed - Collaborate with clients and develop depth in understanding their business and how Long View network services supports their need - Act as the go-to technical resource, assisting our clients with system monitoring, ticket resolution and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and availability - Work with clients on capacity planning, installations, patching, upgrades, configuration, and administration of systems on various physical and virtual platforms What You Bring: - 3+ years of experience in an IT environment with network architecture design and deployment - Experience with networking and security - 1+ years of Azure, Google Cloud and AWS Networking concepts - Experience with Meraki, Fortinet, FortiNAC PaloAlto, or Aruba devices - Thorough understanding and experience with the following fundamental technologies: - o IGP and EGP routing protocols, ie: OSPF, BGP - o Route filtering and policy-based routing - o Site-to-Site and remote access VPN technologies - o Network layer Quality of Service (QoS) - o Layer 2 Switching Technologies - o Firewall Management - o Utilize API-driven orchestration across Azure, AWS, and GCP to automate cloud networking tasks, including the setting of firewall rules, updating security groups, and routing traffic - o Design, implement, and manage automated workflows for configuration and deployment in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments - o Develop reusable, modular code libraries to streamline workflows and support diverse use cases across network devices and cloud platforms - o Evaluate the potential impact of automated changes, proactively mitigate risks, and ensure network reliability and security. - o Implement robust testing strategies before pushing changes to production - o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate network automation workflows - o Familiarity with vendor-specific APIs (Cisco’s NX-API, Juniper’s Junos Extension Toolkit) and other network automation APIs and protocols such as NETCONF and RESTCON - Knowledge of industry best practice LAN design and deployment methodology and a structured approach to troubleshooting - Experience in SD-WAN, SD-Access and SD-Data Center technologies - Ability to deliver concise, accurate technical documentation and diagrams - Exposure to and understanding of network automation techniques and technologies What Makes You Extra Awesome: - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) and/or related certification - AZ-700 Why Work at Long View: - Great people and culture - Comprehensive benefits package from day one - Recognition programs - Career growth – Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities

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