Data Center and Networking Design / Network Engineer Lead

TecTammina; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Network Engineer Lead to oversee the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of network systems at a data center. The role requires strong expertise in Cisco IOS, Cisco Nexus switches, and Juniper SRX firewalls. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a Cisco certification, ensuring they can effectively document and advise on network enhancements. This position is crucial for maintaining optimal network performance and availability.

Qualifications

• Strong working familiarity with Cisco IOS and hands-on experience with Cisco routers.
• Requires experience configuring Cisco Nexus switches and Juniper SRX.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planning and implementation of network systems.
• Analyze network activity to recommend design changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues as needed.

Skills

Cisco IOS

Network troubleshooting

Network design

Documentation skills

Education

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Tools

Cisco Nexus 7000

Juniper SRX

Cisco ASA

Job description

Data Center and Networking Design / Network Engineer Lead

Contract

Conducts planning, network design and implementation to meet network requirements for the design and build of the data center and national wide area networks.

Strong working familiarity with Cisco IOS with hands‑on experience configuring Cisco routers, Cisco Nexus switches and Juniper SRX and Cisco ASA firewalls in a data center environment.

Provides support for network connectivity or related network issues during the project engagement.

Plans and monitors the installation of network systems during the project engagement.

Analyzes network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors. Recommends network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance.

Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves network problems. Researches, analyzes and recommends the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify any network deficiencies or to enhance network performance.

Ensures planned testing activities are performed and technical criteria are met.

Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business. Provides network planning recommendations to management.

Knowledge of commercial enterprise-level tools and products to provide network services, including: firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, TACACS+, VPN and NAC.

Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to clearly document network designs, implementation plans and as‑built final documentation package.

Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP & CCIE) in Data Center and/or Routing and Switching
• Experience with enterprise network grade products to include: Cisco Nexus 7000, 6500, 4500, ACE, ASA and Juniper SRX
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS & NX‑OS; EIGRP, BGP, GRE and OSPF.

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Contact: 703-349-1004

Job Type: C2C

Status: USC/GC/H1B