Network Infrastructure Engineer – Network Services

INSPYR; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider is seeking a Network Infrastructure Engineer to design and maintain enterprise network services. The role includes remote support and requires extensive knowledge of network operations, routing, and switching. Candidates should have a minimum of five years' experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. The position offers a competitive salary between $100-120K annually with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of related IT experience.
• Experience in disaster recovery scenarios and planning.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain network resources in data centers.
• Remotely support staff in domestic and international offices.
• Architect and deploy network improvements.

Skills

Network operations: routing, switching, and firewalls

Network services such as NAT, VRRP, and DHCP

Juniper and/or Arista configuration

Network Security Principles (BCP38 and BCP84)

Network monitoring and insight (flows, SNMP, telemetry)

Disaster Recovery planning

OSI model (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF)

IP version implementation (IPv4 and IPv6)

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Aruba Wireless and ClearPass

Linux systems administration

Ansible or Terraform

Python or scripting languages

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

Network Infrastructure Engineer (Network Services) - Direct-Hire/FTE - Remote (Washington DC Metro Area)

Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Network Services)
Location: Remote (Washington DC Metro Area)
Terms: Direct-Hire/FTE
Compensation: $100-120K Annual Base Salary with bonus potential
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

In this role the individual will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the enterprise network services; providing support for the entire org across multiple data centers, cloud providers, and international offices. The Network Engineering team ensures that services are available to people around the world who have vested interest in the ongoing improvement of the internet and DNS services.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Deploy and maintain network resources in data centers
• Remotely support staff in domestic and international offices
• Work with InfoSec and Operations to support services
• Available outside normal working hours to support network as needed
• Ability to determine Root Cause Analysis after incidents
• Architect and deploy network improvements
• Create and maintain concise operational and disaster recovery documentation
• Automate and orchestrate network and system resources and provide documentation and support for such
• Work on and collaborate with management and department leaders on the business issues requiring expert technical knowledge where near and long-term analysis of situations requires evaluation of intangibles
• Interact with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure systems and network products and services
• Engage in the review processes for new systems or infrastructure and document the technical operations of new infrastructure working across the entire EIT function
• Contribute to the creation of detailed plans for the integration of new infrastructure into or replacing existing infrastructure inclusive of logistical plans and providing technical direction and support

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Experience with network operations: routing, switching, and firewalls
• Experience with network services such as NAT, VRRP, and DHCP
• Juniper and/or Arista configuration experience
• Understanding of Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting and ability to utilize such
• Understanding of Network Security Principles (such as BCP38 and BCP84)
• Understanding of network monitoring and insight (such as flows, SNMP, and telemetry)
• Understanding of Disaster Recovery scenarios and ability to plan for them
• Layers 1, 2, and 3 of the OSI model and protocols thereof (e.g. TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF)
• IP versions four and six and how to implement them practically
• Ability to document devices and processes; ability to follow documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Aruba Wireless and ClearPass
• Experience with Linux systems administration; hardware and software deployment and maintenance
• Experience with Ansible or Terraform
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of general security practices including certificate management
• Understanding of ITIL, Asset Management, and Change Management
• Understanding of Virtual Routing Instances and Software-Defined Networking

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of related IT experience with a bachelor’s degree

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients\' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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