Systems Engineer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Maryland; Remote; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeats membership

Gym membership discount

Job summary

GDH is seeking a Systems Engineer to support and maintain a robust enterprise network environment from a fully remote location. You will manage routers, switches, load balancers, VPNs, storage and server systems; perform upgrades; document procedures; and collaborate with vendors. Must have 3–5 years experience, security awareness, and ability to obtain security clearances.

Publishing Pay Range: $57.00 - $62.00 hourly. This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in enterprise networks.
• Experience installing, cabling and configuring network equipment.
• Knowledge of routing protocols and VPN technologies.
• Understanding of security practices and audits.
• Familiar with LAN/WAN/MAN internetworking and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain routers, switches, load balancers, VPNs, proxies, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and IPAM.
• Administer network management tools and baseline configurations.
• Plan and implement network and security changes.
• Install, configure and maintain hardware/software for network services and servers.
• Document procedures, labeling, cabling, and network diagrams.
• Collaborate with vendors and engineering teams; provide escalation support.
• Participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Network support

Router config

VPN tech

Security practices

LAN/WAN knowledge

Monitoring tools

Vendor collaboration

Tools

SNMP

NetFlow

Job description

Role Summary

A Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting and maintaining a robust enterprise network environment. This role involves overseeing network infrastructure, including routers, switches, load balancers, VPNs, and related hardware and software. The position requires ensuring optimal network performance and security, implementing hardware upgrades, and providing escalation support in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, load balancers, VPNs, proxies, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and IPAM.
• Administer network management tools, including configuration, implementation, monitoring, and system baseline management.
• Plan and implement network and security changes to ensure performance and security standards are met.
• Install, configure, repair, and maintain hardware and software for network services, storage, and server systems.
• Perform hardware upgrades and repair inoperative devices to sustain mission capability.
• Install, terminate, reroute, and test copper and fiber optic cabling for offsite locations, manage materials and tools.
• Document installation procedures and maintain labeling schemes, cabling, and network diagrams.
• Manage network communication closets and equipment racks, including cabling and layout planning.
• Collaborate with vendors and engineering teams to resolve issues, support platform upgrades, and improve network infrastructure.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation support as needed.

Qualifications

• Over 3-5 years of experience supporting enterprise-level network environments.
• Experience installing, cabling, and configuring network equipment.
• Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS) and MPLS, Layer2 VPN, Layer3 VPN technologies.
• Familiarity with security practices, including audits, planning, design, testing, and management.
• Understanding of LAN/WAN/MAN internetworking technology, network monitoring tools (SNMP, NetFlow).
• Proven ability to work with routers, switches, load balancers, proxies, and related hardware/software components.
• Fundamental knowledge of IP and core IP technologies.
• Strong communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances and work authorization.

Publishing Pay Range: $57.00 - $62.00 hourly

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.

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

• 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.

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.

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