Senior Network Engineer CCNP

System One
Washington, United States of America
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Computer Networks
System Configuration
Data Transmissions
Network Topologies
Local Area Networks
Network Security
Microsoft Office
Network Architecture
Microsoft PowerPoint
Wireless Access Point
Network Routers
Computer Networking Systems
Firewalls (Computer Science)
SC Clearance
Information Technology
Fortinet
Hardware Infrastructure
3-tier Architectures
Cisco networks

Job description

  • Translate stakeholder and Government requirements into network solutions, modifications, and support upgrades (network reconfiguration, hardware and software acquisitions, installation, and testing).
  • Provide executive-level government agency support related to the designing, deploying, and efficient and optimal operation of business-critical enterprise and network environments.
  • Strive to understand the application of current and emerging network software and hardware technology and protocols to provide innovative and new ideas to solve complex engineering challenges.
  • Work directly with the client to explore, investigate, analyze, and assess new technologies to modernize and improve upon existing Networking solutions.
  • Provide all facets of Network engineering expertise to support current and future requirements within requisite Enterprise and Tactical Networks.
  • Provide Tier 3 and Tier 4 engineering support for all Networks, including hardware and process management, architecture, design, configuration.
  • Responsible for the design and development of voice, video, radio-frequency, and/or data communications networks.
  • Provides expert-level analysis of voice, video, radio-frequency, and/or data communications networks, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices.
  • Plans network layouts and configure systems to user environments.
  • Analyzes network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements.
  • Supports the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.
  • Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced network personnel.
  • Serves as technical team or task leader.
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
  • Must be highly motivated self-starters with the ability for independent action and initiative within established guidelines, with excellent communication skills.

Requirements

  • Experience developing IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc.

  • Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Ability to travel up to 10% MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

  • At least 10 years of IT experience, inclusive of the following minimum specific experience:

  • 10 years of network infrastructure and network security, LAN & WAN experience, preferably with Cisco, Fortinet, Arista, Aruba, and or Palo Alto.

  • Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers.

  • Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.

  • Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources.

  • Must have an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or the ability to acquire SCI

  • Current Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification & Security + PREFERRED:

  • Master's Degree

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