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Please note that this is a 6 months contract position. Note: Resource must be available to work onsite at client facility in Raleigh, NC; Eagan, MN or San Mateo, CA. 3 Telework days permitted weeklyDescription:Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer/Administrator to augment the current team and work with application owners to administer and troubleshoot DNS technologies such as Bluecat IPAM, DHCP, DNS, Edge, Gateway on various projects.Highly specialized in one or more phases of software systems development, systems integration, or network engineering. Acts independently under general direction. Provides technical assistance and advice on complex activities. Formulates / defines specifications, develops / modifies / maintains complex systems and subsystems, using vendor engineering releases and utilities for overall operational systems. Applies analytical techniques when gathering information from users, defining work problems, designing technology solutions, and developing procedures to resolve the problems. Develops complete specifications to enable computer programmers to prepare required programs. Analyzes methods of approach. Reviews task proposal requirements, gathers information, analyzes data, prepares project synopses, compares alternatives, prepares specifications, resolves processing problems, coordinates work with programmers and engineers, and orients users to new systems. Works with considerable freedom to make decisions on the techniques and approaches to be used. Prepares recommendations for system improvement for management and user consideration.Required Skills:Responsibilities: This individual will be responsible for performing the following activities:• Configure, administer, document custom IPAM, DNS, DHCP (Bluecat) technology solutions.• High level troubleshooting of network and application issues• IPAM, DNS, DHCP administration• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.Activities will include:• Configure, administer, document Bluecat DNS multi-view configuration, DHCP services, IPAM, Bluecat Edge, and Gateway• High level troubleshooting of network, protocols, and application issues• Bluecat IPAM, DNS, DHCP, Edge, Gateway administration• Bluecat API scripting in python.• Linux administration to include scripting and file system management.• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.Required Skills:• IPAM, DNS, DHCP configuration, scripting of API calls. Preferred BlueCat Networks• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS, DHCP• Knowledge of TCP, understanding network, protocol, and application traffic flows• Ability to troubleshoot basic network issues including IPv6.• Proven ability to multi-task• Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service• Manages time effectively.• Creative thinking skills• Detail-oriented personality• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with co-workers.Desired Skills:• Experience with APIs, scripting, and Splunk data flows. Preferred Perl, python, and JavaScript.• Strong understanding of DNS and DHCP• Proficient with application layer protocols – HTTP, SSH, SSL, etc.Deliverables:Experience/ability to produce and deliver monthly status reports to inform the Client of its progress and identify any anticipated problems. The progress reports shall include, but are not limited to, the following:• Work progress• Identified risks or technical issues with associated recommendations and proposed contingency.• Schedule deviations and proposed plans to recover.
Preferred Qualifications:• 10+ years of professional experience and a Bachelor of Arts/Science or equivalent degree in computer science or related area of study; without a degree, three additional years of relevant professional experience.• Demonstrate strong knowledge in at least three major technology areas.• Technical expertise is sought after and provided to several projects/accounts.• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of assigned technology and discipline area.• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of corporate organization and policies.• Advanced level business, technical, or functional knowledge.Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A3371.Vacancy expired!