Azure Network engineer - Contract

craigslist is currently seeking a systems administrator to: assist in maintaining a stable and scalable platform where milliseconds matter provide systems planning, documentation, and communication in a Unix-like / Linux / *BSD environment collaborate in designing and extending a configuration, deployment, and monitoring framework manage and maintain multiple MariaDB clusters draw from and contribute to various open source projects meet interesting tech challenges at billion-page-view-per-day scale assist in crafting a development environment for effective code testing and deployment participate in on-call rotation with the rest of the team enjoy a tech-driven, laid-back, idealistic work culture Successful candidates will have excellent troubleshooting skills, deep understanding of computer security issues, and high-level experience in as many of the following areas as possible: very high performance / traffic web architectures configuration management / large scale deployment methods / ansible systems planning, documentation, and communication Linux / *BSD / Unix-like systems administration Perl / Python / Go / shell scripting MariaDB / Postgres / SQL database design and performance tuning Apache HTTPD / Mojolicious / Starman creating custom monitoring and metric collection network-attached storage / ZFS filesystem open source and commercial firewalls relational database management systems MTA software such as Postfix and Haraka key-value stores such as Redis developer support, QA, and testing TCP/IP and related protocols x86-64 and arm hardware The ideal candidate: self-motivated and highly productive a data-driven problem solver passionate about making things better for end users loves learning and teaching others passion for automation makes teammates better resourceful and adaptable communicates effectively craigslist offers: an unusually philanthropic company mission and philosophy a small team (~40) of fun-loving, smart, interesting, idealistic people non-garden-variety tech challenges at massive scale a tech nirvana, free from VCs, sales, marketing, biz dev, or pivoting big company stability and benefits -- w/o the dysfunction and despair craigslist benefits include: 100% paid (including eligible dependents) health and dental insurance craigslist-provided health reimbursement account ($4K-$10K) 3-to-1 match on employee charitable donations (up to 10% of salary) 401(k) matching program (up to 6% of salary), with immediate vesting 4 weeks paid time off; 10 paid holidays wellness stipend (up to $150/month) Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Interviews are being conducted virtually. All craigslist staff are currently working from home. To apply, please send a cover email highlighting your experience and interests as they relate to this position and paste your plain text resume into the body of the email with 'systems administrator' in the subject line. No attachments please. craigslist is an equal opportunity employer. craigslist policy prohibits discrimination based on age, genetic information, marital/domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer, genetic characteristics, or AIDS/HIV status), mental or physical disability, national origin and ancestry (including language use and holding a driver's license granted under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), race and color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DNI/Creative IT Solutions is providing all systems administration and network engineering skill sets for the US Army's global email systems for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Install, configure, administer and maintain currently supported and subsequent versions of network offerings within a commercial cloud tenant construct. Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), The contractor shall ensure all documents and reports are written and formatted properly. Monitor tenant performance utilizing cloud based monitoring and alerting software. Ensures that all projects they are supporting have the latest updates on and that government leadership is tracking any priority efforts that are not expected to meet mission timelines. The contract should be prepared to participate in high level briefings for workload they are supporting. All contractor actions must be done in accordance with official government guidelines to maintain compliance with all government policies and process. The contractor shall deliver Quality Assurance and Service Level Management project reports using Government owned data to perform and provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual Quality Assurance (QA) reports. The contractor shall ensure projects follow government processes for assigning, categorizing, and documenting from start to completion. Maintain the current dashboard and implement necessary changes to report up to date metrics and analyses. The contractor shall have privileged access to a DISA information system, which shall have an ability and authority to control and change program files, and other users’ access to data. Evaluate and engineer highly available network solutions based upon customers’ requirements which are capable of meeting strict uptime requirements. Use the established change management process to provide changes in response to policies, security, or customer requests. Ensure compliance with Joint Task Force (JTF) directives for ports and protocols. Supported functions include but are not limited to installing, configuring, monitoring, operating, upgrading, patching, technical refresh, troubleshooting, deep packet inspection, network packet capture, quality assurance, and Return Material Authorization (RMA) network communications equipment. Ensure the migration and implementation efforts conform to the physical and logical infrastructure and security configurations (such as Access Control List (ACLs) and deny-by-default). Implementation and configurations of hardware or software devices and network functions to support new services and applications. Compliance with security controls, including, but not strictly limited to, providing confidentiality, integrity, and availability as well as government compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG), Zero Trust and Defense in depth. Interact/coordinate with service desks, technical staff and customers to resolve technical problems or provide information. Perform backups IAW applicable regulations, policies and guidance and ensure backup failures are properly addressed. Provide callback and after-hours support. Work non-prime shift Requirements 5+ years of network engineering experience An active Secret security clearance is REQUIRED. Security+ certification is REQUIRED. Benefits This is a full time/permanent position with excellent benefits, and outstanding compensation including full medical, dental, 401K vacation and holiday pay. AAP/EEO Statement:  DNI complies with all federal, state and local laws designed to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.  Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

craigslist is currently seeking a network engineer to: assist in maintaining a stable platform that will continue to scale as traffic increases and services are expanded assist in network design and evolution manage and employ open source and commercial firewalls and load balancers solve interesting tech issues at billion-page-view-per-day scale Successful candidates will have impeccable judgment and discretion, excellent troubleshooting skills, deep understanding of network and information security issues, and solid experience in as many of the following areas as possible: very high performance / traffic web architectures TCP / IP / BGP / OSPF / IS-IS Juniper JUNOS / Arista EOS / A10 ACOS BGP traffic engineering / transit provider selection firewall policy design and implementation open source and commercial load balancers global server load balancing DDoS mitigation IPSEC VPNs / client access VPN concentrator management PCIDSS compliance network planning, documentation, and communication IPv6 / DNS / DNSSEC / multicast scripting for network related needs such as device configuration, monitoring, regression testing, and reporting administration of rpm-based linux distributions The ideal candidate: self-motivated and highly productive a data-driven problem solver passionate about making things better for end users loves learning and teaching others passion for automation makes teammates better resourceful and adaptable communicates effectively craigslist offers: an unusually philanthropic company mission and philosophy a small team (~40) of fun-loving, smart, interesting, idealistic people non-garden-variety tech challenges at massive scale a tech nirvana, free from VCs, sales, marketing, biz dev, or pivoting big company stability and benefits -- w/o the dysfunction and despair craigslist benefits include: 100% paid (including eligible dependents) health and dental insurance craigslist-provided health reimbursement account ($4K-$10K) 3-to-1 match on employee charitable donations (up to 10% of salary) 401(k) matching program (up to 6% of salary), with immediate vesting 4 weeks paid time off; 10 paid holidays wellness stipend (up to $150/month) Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Interviews are being conducted virtually. All craigslist staff are currently working from home. To apply, please send a cover email highlighting your experience and interests as they relate to this position and paste your plain text resume into the body of the email with 'network engineer' in the subject line. No attachments please. craigslist is an equal opportunity employer. craigslist policy prohibits discrimination based on age, genetic information, marital/domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer, genetic characteristics, or AIDS/HIV status), mental or physical disability, national origin and ancestry (including language use and holding a driver's license granted under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), race and color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

"• 6-7 years of experience in Engineering and Release Management in Broadband/networking domain • A strong technical background in Software engineering including best practices and understanding of software development lifecycle. • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. • Experience with Continuous Integration & Delivery • Good in Release Management experience in Agile environment. • Lead and own activities that would drive Release excellence on all RDK devices • Excellent organizational, technical, problem solving, and communication skills • Document processes, identify potential points of failure, and perform root cause analysis. Knowledge and experience in Build/Release technology such as: • SCM Tools: Git, Gerrit, SVN, • Languages: C , C++ & Linux • Scripting: Python & Shell script • JiRA plugins & Confluence • Build tools: Jenkins • Reporting Tools: Tableau & Splunk /Elk • Knowledge with Linux and Embedded software . • Knowledge and experience in Broadband software /networking is preferred " broadband/networking domain knowledge, release engineering, SDLC, Continuous Integration & Delivery Location: Philadelphia, PA On site role Role: Pre-release Engineer (Broadband/networking domain)

Company Description IT Management Corporation was established in 2009 as a new generation IT solution provider focusing on sustainability, network conversion, and business alignment. We’re a highly qualified and professional voice and data network consulting and service organization. At IT Management, our mission is to facilitate a transformation to a more efficient, sustainable technical environment; enabled by advanced technology and enhanced communication to optimize production and increase reliability. We combine our professional and managed services with technologies from leading vendors to provide our customers with the best solution to their needs with consideration of industry standards and reliability. We can assist businesses in designing strategy, architecture, and technology roadmaps that become the blueprint of their vision. Job Description As an IT Engineer specializing in Network and Systems, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing our network infrastructure and systems, with a strong focus on cloud platforms and virtualization technologies. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our network, server, and cloud environments while collaborating closely with our IT team to support the organization's technological needs. Key Responsibilities: • Network Management: Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. • Systems Administration: Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers, virtual machines, and storage solutions. • Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-based systems, particularly in Microsoft Azure environments, including managing virtual networks, storage accounts, and cloud security. • Virtualization: Design, implement, and maintain virtualization solutions using VMware, Nutanix, and other hypervisors to support scalable and efficient IT infrastructure. • Security: Implement and manage network and system security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption. • Performance Monitoring: Monitor network, system, and cloud performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to ensure optimal performance. • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network, system, and cloud-related issues promptly to minimize downtime. • Backup and Recovery: Manage backup and disaster recovery plans, particularly in hybrid and cloud environments, to ensure data integrity and availability. • Documentation: Maintain detailed network, system, and cloud infrastructure documentation, including configurations, procedures, and changes. • Collaboration: Work closely with other IT team members to provide technical support and guidance for various projects. Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in network and systems engineering, with hands-on experience in cloud and virtualization technologies. • Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional, Nutanix Certified Professional, or equivalent) are a plus. • Technical Skills: o Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and hardware. o Experience with network security tools and practices. o Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments. o Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including Azure Active Directory, virtual machines, and networking. o Proficiency in managing and maintaining virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, Nutanix Acropolis, and other hypervisors. o Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) is desirable. • Soft Skills: o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. o Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. o Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Additional Information • 4+ years advance Microsoft active directory and systems experience • 4+ years advance VMware virtualization and related solutions experience • 4+ years Cisco Collaboration and sip trucking experience • 6+ years hands on experience in WAN/LAN and wireless technologies • Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer specific advanced certifications. i.e.: Cisco, R/S. Voice, Brocade, CISSP, VCDX, UCS, Aruba, Ruckus, HPE • Experience with python and scripting to automate deployments All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: https://tiny.pl/kdc8-zn2

DNI/Creative IT Solutions is providing all systems administration and network engineering skill sets for the US Army's global email systems for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Install, configure, administer and maintain currently supported and subsequent versions of network offerings within a commercial cloud tenant construct. Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), The contractor shall ensure all documents and reports are written and formatted properly. Monitor tenant performance utilizing cloud based monitoring and alerting software. Ensures that all projects they are supporting have the latest updates on and that government leadership is tracking any priority efforts that are not expected to meet mission timelines. The contract should be prepared to participate in high level briefings for workload they are supporting. All contractor actions must be done in accordance with official government guidelines to maintain compliance with all government policies and process. The contractor shall deliver Quality Assurance and Service Level Management project reports using Government owned data to perform and provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual Quality Assurance (QA) reports. The contractor shall ensure projects follow government processes for assigning, categorizing, and documenting from start to completion. Maintain the current dashboard and implement necessary changes to report up to date metrics and analyses. The contractor shall have privileged access to a DISA information system, which shall have an ability and authority to control and change program files, and other users’ access to data. Evaluate and engineer highly available network solutions based upon customers’ requirements which are capable of meeting strict uptime requirements. Use the established change management process to provide changes in response to policies, security, or customer requests. Ensure compliance with Joint Task Force (JTF) directives for ports and protocols. Supported functions include but are not limited to installing, configuring, monitoring, operating, upgrading, patching, technical refresh, troubleshooting, deep packet inspection, network packet capture, quality assurance, and Return Material Authorization (RMA) network communications equipment. Ensure the migration and implementation efforts conform to the physical and logical infrastructure and security configurations (such as Access Control List (ACLs) and deny-by-default). Implementation and configurations of hardware or software devices and network functions to support new services and applications. Compliance with security controls, including, but not strictly limited to, providing confidentiality, integrity, and availability as well as government compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG), Zero Trust and Defense in depth. Interact/coordinate with service desks, technical staff and customers to resolve technical problems or provide information. Perform backups IAW applicable regulations, policies and guidance and ensure backup failures are properly addressed. Provide callback and after-hours support. Work non-prime shift Requirements 5+ years of network engineering experience An active Secret security clearance is REQUIRED. Security+ certification is REQUIRED. Benefits This is a full time/permanent position with excellent benefits, and outstanding compensation including full medical, dental, 401K vacation and holiday pay. AAP/EEO Statement:  DNI complies with all federal, state and local laws designed to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.  Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.