Network Engineer: Cisco Routing & Switching | Onsite

US Pharmacopeia; Rockville (MD); Vor Ort; USD 83.000 - 119.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare options

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is seeking a Network Engineer to support and enhance our enterprise network infrastructure in Rockville, MD.

You will assist with routing, switching, and documentation while developing foundational networking skills in a collaborative IT team. Ideal candidates have CCNA certification, a strong analytical mindset, and hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper technologies, firewall basics, and VPNs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience with Cisco networking technologies and CCNA certification
• Three years of experience in network support/IT functions
• Foundational knowledge of enterprise networking platforms (Cisco/Juniper)
• Basic firewall concepts and administration
• Knowledge of VLANs and network segmentation
• Familiarity with network security principles (VPNs, IPsec, 802.1x, RADIUS)
• Exposure to F5 load balancers and Wi-Fi troubleshooting
• Ability to learn emerging technologies quickly and independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced IT environment with shifting priorities

Aufgaben

• Assist in supporting network infrastructure, including basic break/fix tasks and routine installations
• Troubleshoot and resolve entry-level network hardware and software issues under senior guidance
• Monitor network activity to identify irregularities and escalate issues appropriately
• Support network uptime and health monitoring to ensure availability of critical systems
• Assist with IOS patch management tasks as directed
• Help maintain network availability in alignment with SLAs
• Participate in capacity and performance assessments to understand network growth needs
• Provide input on network design improvements focused on routing and switching
• Coordinate with vendors/service providers during project tasks
• Create and maintain accurate network documentation per SOPs
• Research and recommend basic hardware/software updates to improve performance
• Support evaluation of new equipment for compatibility with existing systems
• Participate in disaster recovery exercises and planning activities
• Provide limited support for F5 load balancer tasks under supervision
• Assist with Wi‑Fi troubleshooting and basic wireless configuration tasks
• Participate in on‑call support and occasional off-hours maintenance/project work including weekends
• Work onsite during the workweek
• Perform other related duties as needed

Kenntnisse

CCNA certification

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco networking

Juniper networks

F5 load balancers

VPN/IPSec

Wi‑Fi troubleshooting

Jobbeschreibung

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is seeking a Network Engineer to support and enhance our enterprise network infrastructure in Rockville, MD.

You will assist with routing, switching, and documentation while developing foundational networking skills in a collaborative IT team. Ideal candidates have CCNA certification, a strong analytical mindset, and hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper technologies, firewall basics, and VPNs.