Network Engineer Level I (CCNA)

Woodlawn, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please Note:

Client is requiring on-site work.
This open position is located in Woodlawn MD.
Candidates should be made aware that the current expectation is that they will be required to be in the office THREE days per week.
However that requirement may change to FIVE days in the office if the customer mandates.

Description of Work:

Our Federal Client Global Health and Financial Solutions sector is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team of qualified diverse individuals.

This position will be located in Woodlawn MD.

Put your years of experience into a future of excellence. This Network Engineer will be working on cutting-edge network design and

operations. This position will support various customers within Health Solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to learn grow and

be a part of a first-class organization working on complex leading edge network technology. Position is responsible for providing

engineering expertise for complex multi-service networking. The network engineer is responsible for engineering and supporting of

the network design deployment and operations for a large government customer located in Baltimore Maryland. Emphasis is on

implementing field installations and upgrades for nationwide deployments. This position may require from 25% to 50% travel to

various domestic customer locations. Position requires regular on-site work at the customer location and warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Survey network requirements of remote customer offices campus buildings and Data Centers. Define equipment cables adapters and configurations needed to upgrade buildings and sites to established standard
Analyze current network configurations and determine implementation requirements
Configure routing protocols complex switch networks and Fabric Path configurations
Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration setting according to pre- engineered design templates
Assemble required equipment cables adapters etc. and arrange delivery to site for installation
Upgrade configuration of existing network equipment to support new features and functions
Work with field installation contractors while they are on-site and provide all technical details to complete installations
Continually review the customer network and practices looking for opportunities to enhance network functionality performance and reliability
Assist in the evaluation of potential network products or technical solutions
Test LAN/WAN equipment software (i.e.: IOS NXOS)
Contribute to the development of network documentation including diagrams standards specifications and operating procedures
Monitor for opportunities to enhance the customer network/system performance or reliability
Monitor for opportunities to improve the customer service delivery practices
Perform on-going management of network installation and upgrade projects and maintain deployment schedules
Provide guidance to team members and provide status metrics to Government customer and Clients management
Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support
Maintain and extend expertise in applicable areas of network and computer hardware and software technology

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum knowledge skills abilities needed.

Bachelors of Science Degree or Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of directly related experience or a Masters degree and one year or relevant work experience; OR 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
Cisco Certified Network Engineers must possess a Cisco CCNA or equivalent level of Cisco Certification and a minimum three (3) years of hands-on network experience configuring routing protocols and switching configuration in medium to large enterprise networks
Minimum of 3 years experience in network connectivity for Cisco LAN and WAN networking equipment and software
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical topics to managementnand non-technical audiences as well as interface with the customer daily
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Must be a US Citizen

Benefits

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these skills will be given preferential consideration.

Prior experience supporting the clients or similar government agencies
Understanding of client business processes supporting IT programs networks and/or cybersecurity programs
Passed the Cisco Certified Networking Profession (CCNP)
Hands-on experience with Cisco NXOS
Hands-on experience with Cisco IDS and IPS product
Prior hands on experience with Cisco networks automation such as Python scripting and Cisco PRIME Infrastructure
Knowledge of Wide Area Network technologies
Knowledge of Local Area Network technologies such as Ethernet wireless LAN as well as the physical media and equipment associated with each
Knowledge of IP routing protocols and implementations
Ability to diagnose and resolve network problems

Required Skills:

Bachelors of Science Degree or Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of directly related experience or a Masters degree and one year or relevant work experience; OR 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree Cisco Certified Network Engineers must possess a Cisco CCNA or equivalent level of Cisco Certification and a minimum three (3) years of hands-on network experience configuring routing protocols and switching configuration in medium to large enterprise networks Minimum of 3 years experience in network connectivity for Cisco LAN and WAN networking equipment and software Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical topics to managementnand non-technical audiences as well as interface with the customer daily Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance Prior experience supporting the clients or similar government agencies Understanding of client business processes supporting IT programs networks and/or cybersecurity programs Passed the Cisco Certified Networking Profession (CCNP) Hands-on experience with Cisco NXOS Hands-on experience with Cisco IDS and IPS product Prior hands on experience with Cisco networks automation such as Python scripting and Cisco PRIME Infrastructure Knowledge of Wide Area Network technologies Knowledge of Local Area Network technologies such as Ethernet wireless LAN as well as the physical media and equipment associated with each Knowledge of IP routing protocols and implementations Ability to diagnose and resolve network problems Must be a US Citizen

Required Education:

Please Note:Client is requiring on-site work. This open position is located in Woodlawn MD. Candidates should be made aware that the current expectation is that they will be required to be in the office THREE days per week. However that requirement may change to FIVE days in the office if the custom...