Network Engineer
Interview mode:
Virtual via Microsoft Teams. However, the proposed resource may be invited for an in-person interview at 189 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. The anticipated duration of the interview is one (1) hour.
Responsibilities:
• Designing, developing, analyzing, troubleshooting, and documenting computer networks and infrastructure.
• Performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation of a statewide network, utilizing industry best practices for security, disaster recovery and business continuity, change control, and client support.
• Developing and analyzing network designs and protocols including prototyping and assessment.
• Performing planning, engineering, forecasting and implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems.
• Leading and/or assisting in major network projects to support capacity growth, upgrades and new products/features, and integration.
• Evaluating current network systems and recommending changes in maintenance and systems standards, and training support personnel on the conversion, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Applying in-depth up-to-date knowledge of standards, guidelines, industry trends and similar for LAN, WAN, Wireless, Data Center, Cloud networking and interconnection.
• Driving improvements in network process, efficiency, and standardization.
• Ensuring security compliance, change control processes and adherence to standards.
• Providing upper tier of diagnosis, isolation, and resolution of network problems:
• Identifying and documenting root cause
• Proactively identifying potential issues in the production environment and recommending potential solutions
• Developing comprehensive graphical and text-based documentation and effectively managing the implementation process from design to acceptance.
• Hosting weekly status meetings/calls with team or on as needed basis.
• Leading, scheduling, and overseeing the activities with other team members to resolve end user hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Assisting in the creation of robust network designs, acting as the escalation point of contact and lead engineer for implementations and provide ongoing support and maintenance.
• Oversight of the configuration, maintenance, and documentation of routers, switches, wireless controllers, load balancers, security appliances, WAN optimizers, and management and security appliances.
• Reporting as follows:
• Weekly report communicating project progress and status
• Weekly time reporting on JIS provided forms
• Any additional reports as assigned by the supervising manager
Minimum Qualifications:
• Ten (10) years of CONUS technical experience in IT networking.
• Experience with:
• Layer 2 & 3 optimization and boundary virtual switching systems.
• Scalable routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF).
• Enterprise Data Center and cloud Networking for Virtualization, SDN, Load Balancing, storage.
• Zero Trust Network Access and micro-segmentation.
• High Availability in Enterprise.
• Advanced WAN service layers, SDWANs and WAN Optimization applications.
• Current Network Security Services applications, services, and appliances including, but not limited to:
• Identity Management
• Network Access Control
• Application Layer Inspection
• Content and Malware Filtering
• Data Loss and Intrusion Prevention
• Zero-day threats
• IPsec and SSL VPN
• PKI
• Two-Factor Authentication
• Enterprise VoIP and physical security environments - access control and video surveillance network applications.
• Quality-of-Service design and implementation.
• Network Management Protocols, Applications and Operating System capabilities.
• Installation and configuration of Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and Palo Alto platforms
• Installation, configuration, securing and troubleshooting enterprise wireless access systems.
• Ability to:
• Work independently, troubleshoot, and provide mentoring to junior associates.
• Communicate effectively when providing presentations.
• Produce technical documents (diagrams, design documents, project plans and schedules, and user instructions) as required.
• Knowledge of:
• Infrastructure Services and IPAM products.
• IP multicast, Enterprise Video conferencing, streaming and on demand components.
• Coding languages for scripting.
• Major server desktop operating systems and utilities.
• Education: Associate degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field.
• Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Enterprise or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Security
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor s degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field.
• The following certifications issued within the last four (4) years:
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Enterprise Infrastructure or Security Certification.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Certification.
• Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) Certification from Palo Alto Networks.
