Remote Network Engineer (Obsolescence Management – Hardware & So Position Available In Broward, Florida

Job Description We are seeking a Network Engineer specializing in Obsolescence Management to assess, plan, and execute hardware and software lifecycle strategies within our network infrastructure. The contractor will be responsible for identifying end-of-life (EOL) and end-of-support (EOS) hardware, recommending replacement strategies, and ensuring seamless transitions with minimal downtime. This role also involves software patch management, deploying security updates, and implementing configuration modifications as compensatory controls to mitigate vulnerabilities. As part of the Network Engineering team, this role will also encompass tasks related to capacity planning, traffic engineering, and peering optimization, ensuring that upgrades align with long-term network efficiency and performance goals. This role is fully remote and the hourly pat is $55-60/hr. We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com . The EEOC “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review

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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements 7-10 years of professional experience Must come from a Service Provider background (can be small or midsized but MUST have the service provider experience) Proven experience in Obsolescence Management for network hardware and software In-depth knowledge of network hardware lifecycle management (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, etc.) Strong experience with patch management, software updates, and firmware upgrades Understanding of transport technologies (DWDM, MPLS, BGP, IP Transit) Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and hardware replacement strategies. Experience with SolarWinds is a plus. Experience in network automation (Python, Ansible, or Terraform)

Preferred Certifications:

oCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing & Switching or Service Provider oJuniper Networks Certified Professional (JNCIP-SP) null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.