Network Engineer Tier III

Zachary Piper

Washington, DC, United States

about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Compensation

$160,000.0 - $170,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Secure Shell (SSH) IEEE 802.1X Link Aggregation (Ethernet) Microsoft Windows Address Resolution Protocols Apple IOS Backup Devices Border Gateway Protocol Communications Protocols Data Centers Domain Name System (DNS) Cryptographic Protocols

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Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Security Network Troubleshooting Network Layer Network Planning and Design Network Forensics Network Monitoring Routing Packet Analyzer Performance Tuning Service Pack Virtual Local Area Networks Virtualization Technology Wide Area Networks Network Routers Transport Layer Security Load Balancing Nx-os Reliability of Systems Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology 3-tier Architectures Cisco Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Tier III Network Engineer to join our team on-site in Washington, D.C. This position is in support of a contract with the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Agency OCIO. The Network Engineer Tier 3 will have an in-depth knowledge of Cisco, Palo Alto, F5 and the maintenance of computer systems and computer environments., * Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers.

Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues, applying security patches and optimizing systems for reliability and efficiency.
Support network design and project execution, providing technical input and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Manage network assets and data center infrastructure, including virtualization, storage, and lifecycle tracking.
Implement and enforce security protocols, backup solutions, and disaster recovery plans to ensure system resilience.
Provide client support and documentation, lead or assist in network projects, and stay current with emerging technologies.

Requirements

Cisco Router and switch configuration (IOS/NX-OS), Palo Alto NextGen Firewall and VPN configuration experience, Experience with General Dynamics Taclanes and/or GEMOne
F5 Load Balancer Knowledge, GTM/Big DNS Knowledge
Technically proficient and experienced with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems, network security, network traffic analysis, incident response, vulnerability analysis, packet analysis, and systems hardening.
possesses proficient knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols, encryption protocols, communication protocols. Examples include but not limited to: TLS/SSL, IPsec, SSH, BGP, VLAN, LLDP, LACP, ARP, 802.1x, DNS, AES, NTP, etc.
Network Design and Implementation, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Tuning
Ability to identify, track and complete tasks for multiple projects under prescribed timeframes.
Top Secret Security Clearance