Summit Technologies Inc. is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to support our client in Washington DC. Must have strong ability with networking Cisco routers Switches and Firewalls. Strong knowledge with Implementing and managing network security architecture including network security patching upgrades security baselines compliance and hardware and software maintenance. This includes the expectation in troubleshooting complex issues to ensure system availability and reliability. This is an onsite position with potential for remote work based in Washington DC. Candidates must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install configure and maintain scalable network devices such as Cisco routers switches and firewalls.
- Design and implement secure network access solutions and managing security policy using Cisco ISE to meet organizational requirements.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure system availability and reliability.
- Collaborate and partner with other IT platform teams to support and optimize network operations and engineering.
- Implement and manage network security architecture including network security patching and upgrades security baselines compliance and hardware and software maintenance.
- Provide level 2/3 escalation support and troubleshooting to resolve ServiceNow incidents and tasks.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 5 years of experience in Enterprise Networking.
- 2 years of experience with Cloud PaaS and/or IaaS (Azure).
- Strong understanding of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) administration.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP BGP OSPF MPLS VPN.
- Routing Platforms Cisco ISR ASR CSR
- Switching Platforms Cisco Catalyst & Nexus
- Knowledge of Network Security VPN ACL DMVPN IPSEC NAC MAB DOT1X and Encryption Standards
- Security Platforms Cisco Firepower Threat Defense ASA Secure Firewall Management Center
- Knowledge of Azure Cloud Networking Fundamentals and Security best practices: Public (Azure) and Private (Kubernetes) Cloud Technologies.
- Knowledge of Azure architectural principles and key networking services such as MS Azure VNET VNETPeering Private Link vWAN Express Route Firewall Load Balancer
- Knowledge of F5 BIGIP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)
- Advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to identify deploy and manage complex networking systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Education
- Bachelors degree in computer science networking administration information technology or a similar field preferred.
Certifications
- CCNA / CCNP / CCIE certification preferred.
Clearance
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
If you feel you are qualified and want to be considered for this position please supply the following to: and please put the job number 6814 in the subject line:
Updated resume including MM/YYYY for each employer.Best times/dates to interview (plus phone # you can best be contacted at).Availability to start once given formal offers.
Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC