Network Engineer - Hybrid in Herndon, VA

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the Enterprise Network Infrastructure across the Enterprise.
• Evaluate, design, implement, and maintain network systems to ensure 100% availability.
• Develop technical standards, implement security measures, and handle fault and performance management.
• Handle network components like routers, switches, wireless, VoIP, and others.
• Work closely with other IT teams (e.g., Cyber Security, Endpoint Management, and Systems Administration).
• Lead and perform systems analysis, including developing requirements for new network infrastructure.
• 7+ years of IT experience, with 4+ years in networking and telecom.
• Hands-on experience with network hardware components (routers, firewalls, VPN, etc.).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and related networking protocols.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with security measures, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
• TECHNICAL SKILLS DESIRED:
• Proficient level UNIX computer skills; Basic Scripting: Perl, Python, Shell
• Proficient level Microsoft Windows administration skills
• Experience with public cloud environments such as Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Professional industry certifications in area of expertise.
• Traffic Engineering Mechanisms/Techniques and state-of-art applications; BGP, OSPF, Policy Based Routing, L2/L3 VPN, QoS, SSL VPNs, ISE 802.1x
• Certification such as CCNP, CCDP, AWS, AZURE
• Expert with Cisco Line of Products, with focus on ISRs, 9300s
• Linux experience with the following platforms: Suse, RedHat or CentOS
• Experience with tools like SolarWinds, Cisco ISE/ACS, MRTG, NetFlow, PuTTy, and Wireshark
• Familiarity with Next Generation firewalls, specifically Palo Alto and Cisco ASAs
• Experience with integration of SEIM tools