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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Zyxware Technologies
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Address Resolution Protocols, Macintosh Computers, Border Gateway Protocol, Distributed Systems, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Trunking, Monitoring of Systems, Local Area Networks, Netconf, NetFlow, Routing, Simple Network Management Protocols, Syslog, Trivial File Transfer Protocols, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Connectivity Problems, IEEE 802.11ax, SolarWinds (Software), Cisco, Servicenow
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/94519d3c-074b-40f8-9e7c-82ea00b1d53c

## About the Role

* Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 12 years with a HS Diploma
 * Working knowledge of Cisco Networking hardware products, particularly the 9000 series of LAN switches and wireless products.
 * Strong understanding of monitoring systems and protocols such as SNMP, SYSLOG, NETCONF, and TFTP.
 * Knowledge of SolarWinds, ServiceNow, DNA Center, ISE, Wireless 802.11, Wi-Fi 6
 * Looking for someone who understands Routing and Switching protocols on a Cisco infrastructure.
 * Basic understanding of LAN layout and device connectivity, fiber backbone connectivity, port-channeling, trunking, and VLANs.
 * Basic understanding of telemetry, device tracking, and NetFlow.
 * Basic connectivity troubleshooting knowledge: routing, EIGRP, BGP, ARP, MAC tables, Trace Routes, Wireshark captures
 * Basic understanding of UPS and power distribution systems
 * Basic understanding of LAN switch stack technology
 * Ability to troubleshoot user connectivity problems

## Description

We are seeking skilled and qualified candidates for a Network Engineer position to work on-site in Washington, DC for our Federal Agency Project.
Responsibilities:

 * Supports and maintains enterprise-wide area and local area network infrastructures and technology for running an enterprise network.
 * Works with strategic network alliances, especially with technology partners, to enhance the business unit''''s competitive positioning.
 * Ensures technical standards and processes are followed to ensure reliable, well-performing data, voice, and video capabilities.
 * Ensure all technology deployments are properly implemented, documented, and supported.
 * Work in a consultative fashion with other departments to ensure all networking needs are met.
 * Monitors network performance to ensure service levels are achieved or exceeded consistently.
 * Remains current with emerging industry trends, identifies new functionality to meet business needs, and fosters knowledge sharing.
 * Works with minimal supervision and is responsible for independent work. Apply sound judgment, escalating issues and decisions to the appropriate executive when necessary.
 * Performs other duties as assigned by management.


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