Sr. Network Engineer - Washington, United States - Marathon TS
Description
Marathon TS is hiring aSr. Network Engineer
to support our client in the Washington DC area.
This is a 100% remote role, and the best candidate will be a clearable US citizen and have the following skills:
The Senior Network Engineer is a matrixed role supporting multiple projects and is expected to have the wherewithal to prioritize, over-communicate, plan and tightly coordinate with a variety of stakeholders, while driving day-to-day work to completion.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Proven experience with designing and developing blueprints, including network topology, protocols. Security, and connectivity, based on government customer business and technical requirements.
Deep understanding of Cisco routing and switching, specifically with Cisco Client, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Ability to plan for new technology deployments (e.g. full solutioning, planning, migration, replacement of existing technology, impact to users, etc.)
Proven experience with experience with virtual private networks (VPNs) remote access solutions and internal tunneling technologies, such as Cisco AnyConnect for remote access and GRE Tunneling/DMVPNS for the internal tunneling technologies
Prior success with regards to enhancing an existing network monitoring capability or implementing a new technology.
Experience with voice over Internet Protocol (IP), including peering with ISP services and configuring/troubleshooting enterprise routing designs.
Tracking network uptime on both the backbone and administrative networks and ability to execute detailed network assessments and audits to identify existing infrastructure limitations, potential bottlenecks, and areas of improvement.
Proven success with implementing or upgrading enterprise wireless solutions such as Cisco WLC & Cisco Prime
Design, deploy and manage IEEE 802.1x network authentication, and proxy services.
Plan and coordinate non-emergency outages affecting service areas to include, but not limited to: creating timely notification of outages; maintaining physical security requirements; and maintaining both physical and logical drawings of the processors, peripheral equipment, and their connectivity.
Provide network and system infrastructure reports generated to show uptime, circuit link/CPU utilization, threshold alarms, capacity of all network and system elements.
Provides high level technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Provides support in the translation of business requirements into network requirements, designs and orders. Determines feasibility, cost, network equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects.
Provides high level network troubleshooting, testing and updating standard code versions and device templates as well as remediating security findings.
Supports on-boarding and integration of approved cloud applications which support virtual security services, to connect optional security services to government cloud environments.
Supports migration of existing cloud access point applications. Identifies resources required for network designs, including upgrades, expansions, and enhancements (building, core, and Data Center).Configures and installs network hardware and software to meet requirements and conform to technical Design Standards. Provides in-depth engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives (VoIP) for government agencies in
support of their strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications
enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures. Provides interface support to telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management. Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems.
Provides the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals).
Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance. Troubleshoots network systems when necessary and makes technical improvements to the network.SOFT SKILLS:
Critical thinking, analytical thinking, deep understanding of Cisco routing/ switching, strong ability to ID and correct, and isolate, and troubleshoot network issues.
Inherent experience with collaborating with cross-functional teams within the organization, and other offices to ensure the integration and compatibility of network solutions with other IT systems and applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to understand and effectively communicate technical concepts in a compelling, persuasive manner to non-technical persons.
Proven proficiency facilitating challenging conversations across all levels of the organization
Must have a high level of EQ to "bring out the best in team members, both internal and external
Experience and composure to be the conductor of a very complex and challenging technical "orchestra.
Solid goal-oriented thinking, while possessing the business acumen to align projects to business outcomes
Flexibility and ability to swiftly adapt to a customer environment and positively integrate oneself
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with a data-driven mindset
Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a continuous process improvement culture Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism in providing project review support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy
Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor's Degree
15+ years performing network engineering
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) OR Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
PERFERRED SKILLS:
ONE or more of the following certifications:
Microsoft Azure AZ900
Amazon Cloud Practitioner
VMWare Certified Professional (VCP)
CompTIA Security+
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Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").
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