Network Architect and Systems Administrator (cloud) - Murray Hill NJ

Our client is looking for a Network Architect and Systems Administrator for a 12-month contract in Murray Hill, NJ 07974.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Our client is a multibillion-dollar company that provides end-to-end managed services, technology, and consulting to communications companies worldwide. Come join our team to help build the digital workplace that advances connecting people everywhere.
Contract Duration: 12 months
Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline from a leading college/university.
• Professional networking certification(s) (e.g. CISSP, CCNA, CCNP, Linux certifications)
• Advanced networking skills including knowledge and understanding of IP routing, firewalls, VLANs, NAT, DNS, VPNs, networking protocols, WiFi and cellular connectivity.
• Hands on experience and knowledge of major networking products and vendors (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Nokia, etc).
• Hands-on experience with different types of virtualization methods (VMware, KVM, OpenStack, K8s).
• Experience with cloud-based compute, storage and network platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Linux (RedHat/Ubuntu) - installation, configuration, and administration.
• Advanced skills in automation with IaC (Terraform).
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with managing containers with Kubernetes.
• Scripting (shell, bash) and programming (Python).

What You Will Be Doing

• Design and implement an architecture to enable networked drones (WiFi or cellular) , edge servers and cloud platforms to communicate, efficiently transfer and process data.
• Make recommendations regarding network and server equipment to improve product architecture and performance in deployments.
• Work directly with customers to securely integrate AIMS into different local networking environments.
• Implement security best practices and configure network firewalls appropriately to protect against threats. Perceived risks and mitigations are documented.
• Ensure all network and servers are monitored to achieve required levels of uptime and performance.
• Provide local system administration support to AIMS team.
• Document the architecture, operational process and configurations.
• Administer and maintain cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.