Extreme Network Engineer

The person in this position will be the onsite Extreme Networks engineer managing the Extreme Networks, who possess a combination of experience, skills, and qualifications., * Manage network related projects, including planning, implementation, and documentation, including network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure expansions.

• Troubleshooting complex network issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
• Attend and conduct meetings with other departments for integrated solutions.
• Speak to and translate complex technical terminology to higher level authorities.
• Train networking team on Extreme Network changes, processes and best practices
• Interface, work with, and assist customers and peers with customer services best practices.
• Perform after hours maintenance windows.
• Ability to lift and implement devices at 30 lbs.

Extreme Network Systems, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Documentation, Root Cause Analysis, Identify Issues, Extreme Network Systems, Best Practices, Customer Support/Service, * Educational requirements include BA/BS from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 5+ years, AA/AS with 7+ years’ experience or substitute with 9+years of relevant experience working with network infrastructure, with focus on Extreme Networks products and solutions.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies, including but not limited to LAN, WAN, routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security. Experience with deployment and administration of routing, switching, wireless, firewall technologies, load balancing, and protocols
• Certified to work on Extreme Networks products, such as switches, routers, access points, and network management tools.
• Shall possess a combination of experience and skills with the following manufacturers and applications:
• VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage (V6.2)
• Ruckus Layer 2 Switches / Wireless Controller / Wireless Access Points
• Palo Alto Networks Firewall knowledge of PA-7050 / PA-3060 / PA-3260 / PA-5450 / WildFire/URL Filtering
• Brocade MPLS Implementation Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches
• Cisco Networks switches and routers
• Aruba Networks Excellent knowledge of Wireless Controllers / Access Points / Airwave / ClearPass
• Ciena 100G OME 6500 DWDM System
• Extreme Networks Layer 2/3, MLXE Switches /Extreme IQ / OSPF, BGP, and MPLS
• SolarWinds, InMon Sentinel, Uptrends., * IAT Level II (CCNA Security, CSA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP) Certification is Required to Start
• Extreme Certified
• A NACLC Public Trust Clearance is required to Start., This role requires customer approval, suitability to hold a public trust and successful completion of a preemployment background screening.

Our robust benefits package includes Open Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Paid Holidays & 5 Paid Sick Days, Company-paid Life/AD&D, Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Insurance with Company Contribution, 401k Plan with Company Match, Employee Recognition Program, opportunity for Employee Referral Bonus, opportunity for annual Performance Bonus and much more!

Dexian Government Solutions is an award-winning, ISO 9001:2015 certified, business and GSA contract holder providing diversified Information Technology services to both Civilian and Defense agencies. Services include Software Development, Systems Integration, Data Management, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cybersecurity, and Training and Audio/Visual (AV) Solutions. Dexian Government Solutions has received several recognitions, including rankings on ‘‘Top 50 Companies to Watch’’, Washington Technology’s Annual ‘‘FAST 50’’, and Inc. 500’s List of ‘‘Fastest Growing Private Companies’’. The Dexian Government Solutions team is comprised of individuals who are dedicated to the success and sustainability of our customers and their missions. Our combination of technical expertise, big business experience, and small business agility allows us to promptly provide our customers with exceptional IT and engineering solutions.