Data Center Network Engineer — Cisco & Fiber Expert

INA Solution

Ashburn (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

15 hours ago
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Job summary

INA Solution seeks an experienced IDC Network Engineer to support a government data center in Ashburn, VA. The role requires strong Cisco networking expertise and hands-on data center skills including rack/stack, cabling, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in Cisco networking and data center support, with familiarity in fiber, fiber testing, and incident response.

Qualifications

  • 5–8+ years of Cisco networking and data center support experience.
  • Hands-on rack/stack, cabinet installation, and cable management.
  • Experience with fiber and Ethernet cabling, connectors, pinouts, and SFP replacement.
  • Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber.
  • Troubleshooting routers, switches, servers, SANs, and network connectivity.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux/Unix server environments.
  • Familiarity with Fluke fiber power meters and fiber testing.
  • Maintain network documentation, cabling diagrams, asset records, and configuration details.
  • Experience with data center operations, SOPs, and ticket management.
  • CCNA, CCNP, or higher certification preferred/required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain network documentation, cabling diagrams, asset records, and configuration details.
  • Troubleshooting routers, switches, servers, SANs, and network connectivity.
  • Prepare for and pass a Federal Government background check.
  • Support government data center operations and after-hours work as needed.

Skills

Cisco networking
Data center support
Rack/stack
Cable management
Fiber optics
Troubleshooting
Windows/Linux servers
Documentation & ticketing

Education

CCNA/CCNP or higher certification

Tools

SFP replacement
Fluke fiber meters
Fiber & copper cables

Job description

INA Solution seeks an experienced IDC Network Engineer to support a government data center in Ashburn, VA. The role requires strong Cisco networking expertise and hands-on data center skills including rack/stack, cabling, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in Cisco networking and data center support, with familiarity in fiber, fiber testing, and incident response.

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