Flux Resources is seeking a Network Engineer in the Portland Oregon are. This is a 6 month contract assignment that pays in the $45-55/hr range. The Network Engineer will be part of a team working on engineering projects for network initiatives, plan technology roadmaps, and configure and optimize data, video and voice services.

Main responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day support, proactive maintenance, and perform independent complex system troubleshooting.
• Maximize network performance; troubleshoot network problems and outages; schedule upgrades; perform network optimization.

Secondary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•     Design and implement system configurations; system installations; define, document, and enforce system standards.
•     Assist in the operational, strategic planning, and business continuity / disaster recovery solutions.
•     Provide strategic technical direction, roadmap design, installation, and configuration of all data systems/services.
•     Coordinate with project teams for larger network initiatives and periodically take a lead project role.
•     Travel to domestic offices and be on call as needed.
•     Administering LAN/WAN security, antivirus and spam.
•     Manage VMWare ESXi, Windows servers, and network infrastructure including all aspects of setup, config, and network troubleshooting.
•     Configuration and management of Active Directory and Active Directory Federation Services.
•     Management of Microsoft Office 365, understanding and troubleshooting issues with mail flow.
•     Responsible for the maintenance and administration of Azure hosted services
•     Administration and support of Cloud Storage Gateway solutions.
•     Windows Terminal Server and Citrix Support.
•     Installs and maintains LAN/WAN hardware and software, including servers, network infrastructure, Cisco telephony, video conferencing, and wiring.
•     Evaluates hardware and software requirements and capabilities, including making recommendations.
•     Support wireless technologies design and implementation of wireless network infrastructure.
•     Responsible for building and developing the network infrastructure and documentation.
•     Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in a network support role
• Ability to travel to other offices (could range from 0-25% depending on the month and projects being done)
• Experience with at least four of the following:
• Microsoft Windows Server
• VMware vSphere
• Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon AWS
• Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services and Azure Active Directory
• Citrix and/or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft Office 365, specifically e-mail but the whole platform would be a plus
• Cisco Switching, Routing, Security, and Telephony
• Wireless Network Technologies
• Cloud File Storage Solutions (eg. Panzura, Nasuni)
• Enterprise Storage Systems (Fiber Channel, iSCSI, EMC, etc)
• Web Video Conferencing Solutions
• Anti-spam, Anti-malware, and Security
• Disaster Recovery and Backup Solutions
• Network Monitoring Systems
• Ability to work in a team environment

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry