IT Network Engineer
Long-term contract/5 years
Place of work: Lanham MD- Hybrid role- Prefer local candidates from DMV areas
Client: Federal
Pay Rate: Market/DOE
Should be clearable
Position Summary
Senior-level network engineer responsible for complex network design implementation and optimization. Lead technical initiatives and provide expert guidance on enterprise network solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Network Design: Design complex enterprise network solutions
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Implementation Leadership: Lead network implementation projects
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Protocol Optimization: Optimize network protocols and performance
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Troubleshooting: Resolve complex network issues and performance problems
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Project Management: Lead network-related projects from concept to completion
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Standards Development: Establish network engineering standards and procedures
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Team Leadership: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers
Required Qualifications
Education
Certifications (Required)
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Current CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) OR- Current
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Current CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)- Current
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Certifications must be current and maintained throughout contract performance
Experience Requirements
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Minimum: 5-10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering design and implementation
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Enterprise Experience: Experience with enterprise-level networks including:
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Protocol Expertise: Proven experience managing and troubleshooting:
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Project Leadership: Experience leading network-related projects including design upgrades and troubleshooting
Strongly Desired Technical Skills
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Infrastructure Components: Knowledge of routers switches firewalls load balancers wireless networks
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Automation: Proficiency in scripting and automation tools
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Analysis Tools: Expertise in network analysis tools
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Automation Platforms: Familiarity with automation tools and platforms
Preferred Qualifications
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Security clearance (though not required for this contract)
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Government contracting experience
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Cloud networking experience
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SDN/NFV experience