Overview
On Site
$60.0000 - $65.0000
Full Time
Skills
Network
Naagios
OSPF
BGP
VLAN
Router
Switch
VPN
Job Details
Position: Network Engineer
Location: Washington DC
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Range: $60/hr - $65/hr
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, configuration, and maintenance of complex network environments, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
- Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring they meet organizational needs and adhere to best practices.
- Implement network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VLANs, QoS, and IPSec to support complex enterprise network architectures.
- Leverage Nagios to monitor the health, performance, and availability of network devices and services.
- Develop and implement proactive monitoring strategies using Nagios to detect network issues, alerting on performance degradation or downtime.
- Respond to network incidents, troubleshoot network issues, and provide timely resolution to minimize downtime and impact on the business.
- Manage network configuration, inventory, and performance using Prime Infrastructure.
- Optimize and automate network provisioning, configurations, and monitoring to enhance operational efficiency.
Must Have
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering with a focus on large, enterprise environments.
- Strong experience with Nagios for network monitoring, alerting, and performance analysis.
- Expertise in Prime for network management, configuration, and automation.
- In-depth knowledge of Identity Services Engine (ISE) for access control, network security, and user/device authentication.
- Proficiency with Splunk for network log management, analysis, and creating custom dashboards and reports.
- Advanced knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VLANs, QoS, IPSec).
- Hands-on experience with network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Knowledge of network security best practices, including ACLs, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
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