Network Engineer

Role: Network Engineer
Location: Washington, D.C(Hydrid Model Work)
 
Job 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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