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Server/Core Switch Network Engineer

TekSynap

United States

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Server/Core Switch Network Engineer to support vital infrastructure for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role involves preparing and validating configurations, troubleshooting network issues, and providing operational support for Server/Core Switches. The company is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to meet the needs of its clients, offering a dynamic work environment with significant travel opportunities. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in a fast-paced, high-tech setting, and make a meaningful impact on the efficiency of government operations.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Vacation Time
Holidays

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience with Server and Core Switches in large networks.
  • Ability to obtain VA HIGH BI clearance and pass TB testing.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare equipment configurations and validate for installations.
  • Troubleshoot network issues and support operational procedures.
  • Document processes and assist in automation tool testing.

Skills

Network Troubleshooting
Server/Core Switch Configuration
Fault Diagnosis
Network Testing
Scripting
Technical Documentation
Automation Tools Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Juniper Software
OEM Solutions
Ticketing System

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The preparation of equipment configurations and validation of configurations for new installations, changes within the network, software upgrades for Server/Core Switches
  • Understand equipment capabilities to follow fault diagnosis procedures to support effective fault resolution for Server/Core Switches
  • Understand equipment capabilities to follow network operational support procedures related to Server/Core Switches
  • Support of the network environment to include assessing the health of the hardware and software infrastructure for Server/Core Switches
  • Network related testing to ensure installation follows established guidelines and capabilities for Server/Core Switches
  • Implementation, integration & migration planning and operational support for Server/Core Switches
  • Troubleshooting of network issues
  • Ongoing, informal, knowledge transfer for Server/Core Switches
  • Able to open OEM TAC cases
  • Submission of problem reports to RE
  • Ad-hoc written summary reports on equipment and network problems
  • Follow equipment test plans and provide documented results
  • Configuration Expertise on proposed platform to include all Server/Core Switches
  • Develop installation Network diagrams
  • Operations and support procedures
  • Technical input to major service outage root cause analysis and corrective action reports
  • Respond to and Resolve Trouble Ticket escalations via current Ticketing System and MS Teams support channel
  • Support and planning for equipment migrations
  • Scripted cutover procedures
  • Go/No-go Criteria for migration and cutovers
  • Use miscellaneous scripting support using OEM solution
  • Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in the Configuration and Implementation of systems for Server/Core Switches integration to any other functional areas (examples: IPAM, LiveAction, ISE, Palo Alto, Campus Switches)
  • Document the process for the bulk importing of data or any other data transfers
  • Assist in the testing the development of automation tools to enhance the network operational environment
  • Travel to equipment test site for training and to assist with installations for up to three weeks. Travel to a site for up to three weeks per month, at minimum 2 weeks.

REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum of 5 years of functional and technical experience with implementing and replacing Server and Core Switches in a large campus network environment
  • Able to obtain VA HIGH BI clearance
  • Must complete and pass two stage TB testing
  • Experience with Juniper software
  • Experience with operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of large complex networks
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management required
  • Must reside within the continental United States
  • Must have a valid state driver's license
  • Position is 75% nationwide travel – candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional or international airport
  • Must be willing and able to travel via plane to CONUS locations

CERTIFICATIONS

  • JNCIS-ENT (preferred)
  • JNCIP-ENT (preferred)
  • JNCIP-DC (preferred)
Overview

We are seeking a Server/Core Switch Network Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs LAN CCT.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Locations: Telework with up to 75% travel
  • Type of environment: Settings change
  • Noise level: Medium
  • Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
  • Amount of Travel: 75% - candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional or international airport

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship: United States

Clearance requirement: VA HIGH BI

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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