Sr Network Engineer - (No Remote)

Bella Information Systems, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Washington, DC. This role involves leading customer network engineering functions, maintaining high availability of network infrastructure, and enhancing network capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with networking protocols, security standards, and possess strong project management skills. This position is on-site and offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and routing protocols.
• Experience with layer 2 and layer 3 networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead network engineering functions for customer services.
• Maintain existing network standards and equipment.
• Develop and enforce security standards for networking.

Skills

Network engineering

Teamwork and independent work

Communication skills

Project planning

Tools

Cisco IOS

Network switches

Routers

Firewalls

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to work on site, helping to build out, maintain, and troubleshoot our rapidly expanding infrastructure within our government customer. The successful candidate will be part of a talented team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering mission-critical infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance, and security.

The Senior Network Engineer will lead customer network and system engineering functions to maintain, modify, and enhance customer network capabilities and services. They will also sustain existing network standards, equipment, and designs, and identify and engineer beneficial upgrades, modifications, and technology insertions.

Responsibilities:

• Network Engineer with 10-12 years of experience
• Ability to work independently and in team environments
• Developing strategic project/work plans and working in large and small environments
• Installing, configuring, and managing network switches, routers, and firewalls (versed in OSPF, MPLS, SDN, and network monitoring)
• Work with vendors and other engineers to assess and understand technologies and develop proposed beneficial technical solutions for the customer's environment.
• Define trade spaces for network hardware (routers/switches, WAN optimization, software-defined network, etc.)
• Develop and enforce security standards for networking equipment.
• Lead validation trials of platform/service designs.
• Assist with the deployment and operation of new technology platforms/services
• Develop and maintain a network technology road map and be prepared to detail recommended hardware and software expenditures on short notice.
• Manage project schedules and aid in the quick identification and resolution of technical challenges and obstacles to keep projects on schedule.
• Perform independent research and report on findings.
• Work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain configuration management control in accordance with defined standards, policies, and industry best practices.

Minimum Other Required Experience:

• 4 years of direct experience required in the management and administration of network infrastructure routers, switches, etc. in a high-availability infrastructure
• 4+ years of experience with layer 2 network protocols switching, including but not limited to: 802.1Q tagging, STP (and its variations), LACP, etc.
• 4+ years of experience with layer 3 network routing, including but not limited to: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS
• 4+ years of experience with layer 4 IP protocol suites (TCP, UDP, ICMP, GRE, etc.)
• 4+ years of experience with access technologies such as LDAP, AD, RADIUS, TACACS/ISE
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP and associated routing protocols such as (M)BGP, OSPF, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of data center technologies, infrastructure, and methodologies
• Cisco Operating Systems such as IOS and/or NX-OS
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Strong organizational/coordination skills
• Proven project planning and management experience.
• Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products as required.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.