Network Engineer II
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Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 85 - 110
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer II to join our team for a 6-month onsite engagement with our Endurance client. This role requires a strong technical foundation in networking with expertise spanning Layer 2 through Layer 7 advanced routing protocols firewall management wireless technologies and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 configurations to ensure high availability and optimal performance across enterprise environments.
- Configure and maintain dynamic routing protocols (OSPF EIGRP) and redundant gateway solutions (HSRP VRRP GLBP) for resilient network operations.
- Deploy and manage firewall policies NAT configurations and access controls to safeguard network traffic and enforce security standards.
- Oversee wireless infrastructure by tuning Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) settings optimizing RF design and troubleshooting coverage and roaming issues for seamless connectivity.
- Implement and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) solutions including device profiling and role-based access policies to strengthen endpoint security.
- Collaborate on network segmentation strategies using VRFs and assist with introductory BGP and MPLS configurations for multi-tenant environments.
- Monitor network performance analyze logs and proactively resolve issues to minimize downtime and enhance user experience.
- Participate in change control processes maintain accurate documentation and contribute to design reviews for network projects.
- Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance and supporting knowledge transfer within the team.
Required Qualifications
- In-depth understanding of Layer 2 switching and strong knowledge of Layer 37 networking
- Expertise in routing protocols (OSPF EIGRP)
- Proficiency in firewall concepts (stateful inspection NAT ACLs)
- Intermediate-level experience with Wi-Fi technologies and WLC configuration
- Familiarity with NAC solutions (Cisco ISE Aruba ClearPass or similar)
- Basic understanding of advanced topics such as VRFs BGP MPLS
Technical Skills
Layer 2 / Layer 3:
- Advanced VLAN design and trunking
- EtherChannel / LACP configuration
- Advanced STP tuning (PortFast BPDU Guard Root Guard)
- Inter-VLAN routing and redundant gateways
- Introductory VRF and route leaking concepts
Layer 47:
- Firewall concepts (stateful inspection NAT ACLs)
- Application layer troubleshooting (DNS DHCP HTTP HTTPS)
- QoS basics (classification marking queuing)
Wi-Fi:
- WLC configuration and management
- RF design principles (channel planning power levels interference)
- Authentication and security (WPA2/3 802.1X RADIUS)
- Wireless site survey basics
- Troubleshooting roaming coverage and throughput issues
NAC:
- Cisco ISE Aruba ClearPass or similar platforms
- Device profiling and posture assessment
- Role-based access policies and VLAN assignment
Emerging Topics:
- Intro to BGP and MPLS
- VRFs and multi-tenant segmentation
- SD-Access / SD-WAN fundamentals
Certifications
Required:
- CCNA
- Network
- Security
Preferred:
- CCNP
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Administration
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
