Network Engineer(s)

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking an experienced Network Engineer focused on routing and switching for enterprise or government environments. You will design, implement, and support complex network projects, ensuring performance and security while troubleshooting issues and maintaining documentation.

The role requires 5–8 years of hands-on experience, Cisco ISE and Catalyst Center proficiency, and daily on-site work with eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on network engineering experience focused on routing and switching.
• Experience supporting technical refresh, replacement or migration projects.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco routing/switching platforms and enterprise architecture.
• Proficiency with Cisco ISE and Cisco Catalyst Center.
• Excellent troubleshooting across VLANs, trunking, STP, OSPF, BGP, QoS, LACP, ARP.
• Familiarity with security concepts in enterprise or DoD environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a government security clearance.
• Ability to work onsite daily.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practice.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support routing and switching solutions across enterprise networks.
• Support technical refresh, replacement, and migration projects to upgrade network infrastructure.
• Manage and troubleshoot VLANs, trunking, STP, OSPF, BGP, QoS, LACP, and related protocols.
• Utilize Cisco ISE and Cisco Catalyst Center to manage network security and operations.
• Maintain a secure network environment by applying cybersecurity best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and performance.
• Monitor network traffic, analyze issues, and resolve outages or security incidents.
• Assist with network documentation, configurations, and system updates.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and protocols.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Troubleshooting

Network security concepts

Written and verbal communication

On-site work

Education

Relevant education / certifications

Tools

Cisco ISE

Cisco Catalyst Center

Job description

Role Summary

This role requires an experienced network engineer with a focus on routing and switching within enterprise or government environments. The successful candidate will support complex network projects, including technical refreshes, migrations, and upgrades, ensuring optimal network performance and security. This position demands a proactive approach to troubleshooting, system maintenance, and network security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support routing and switching solutions across enterprise networks.
• Support technical refresh, replacement, and migration projects to upgrade network infrastructure.
• Manage and troubleshoot VLANs, trunking, STP, OSPF, BGP, QoS, LACP, and related network protocols.
• Utilize Cisco ISE and Cisco Catalyst Center to manage network security and operational tasks.
• Maintain a secure network environment by applying cybersecurity best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and performance.
• Monitor network traffic, analyze issues, and develop solutions to resolve outages or security incidents.
• Assist with network documentation, configurations, and system updates.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and protocols relevant to network infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security and operational procedures within the network environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in network engineering with a focus on routing and switching.
• Experience supporting technical refresh, replacement, or migration projects.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco routing, switching platforms, and enterprise network architecture.
• Proficiency with Cisco ISE and Cisco Catalyst Center.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills across VLANs, trunking, STP, OSPF, BGP, QoS, LACP, ARP, and related protocols.
• Familiarity with security concepts in enterprise or DoD environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to work onsite daily.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Working knowledge of PKI, certificates, RADIUS, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, and secure network administration.

Publishing Pay Range

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 - $75.00 USD Hourly

Location

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs. Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company.

• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.