Network Engineer

Description of Work:

Chief Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is a hybrid role, with onsite location being in Arlington, Va

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

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.

• 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. to complete installations.
• Continually review the customer's 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 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.

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 Master's 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 management and non-technical audiences, as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Position of Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these skills will be given preferential consideration.

• Prior experience supporting DHS or similar government agencies.
• Understanding of DHS 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Computer networking: 5 years (Required)
• Cisco: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• US Citizenship (Required)
• CCNA (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22201