Role Title : Network Engineer
Location: Hybrid, Glen Burnie, Maryland (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)
Duration: 2 yrs.
Note: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field + Graduate degree or one of the following certifications CISSP, CISM, or CISA. OR Associate with minimum of 15 + Years pf relevant Exp.
Prefer State/Federal exp.
Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and support LAN, WLAN, and WAN network infrastructure
• Serve as technical escalation point
• Create and maintain technical and process documentation
• Troubleshoot infrastructure related hardware or network connectivity issues
• Perform testing and validation of new hardware and code
• Create maintenance plans and documentation as part of change control to implement network changes in LAN, WLAN, and WAN infrastructure
• Conduct site surveys for future wired and wireless network installation
• Provide consultation support to internal and external partners for network infrastructure design and enhancements
• Prepare network hardware and configurations
• Install new equipment as part of a new deployment, break/fix, or equipment refreshes
• Troubleshoot and resolve network related trouble tickets
• Coordinate with both internal and external partners as part of overall project delivery efforts
• Provide written status updates to project management for assigned
Must Haves – Required Education, Certifications, Skills, and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering related field
• 9 years of experience in a computer related field
• JNCIA or CCNA
• Experience in production network environments
• Experience in the configuration and deployment of Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba switches, routers, and wireless access points
• Previous experience with troubleshooting and configuration of network protocols such as BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, and Spanning Tree
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Experience with the creation and maintenance of documentation such as operating procedures and network diagrams
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time, priority, and task management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks concurrently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice to Haves – Desired Education, Certifications, Skills, and Experience:
ITIL 4 Foundation
Python and Ansible experience
Previous experience with Metro Ethernet networks and infrastructure
Familiarity with enterprise and user networks