Network Engineer

Company: TEKsystems Careers
Location: Herndon
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

*Description:*
Strategy & Planning

• Takes ownership for planning and managing large and complex project tasks
• Formulates network designs and solutions that ensure delivery of project requirements
• Evaluate existing network designs and make recommendations for improving efficiency, resiliency, and availability
• Lead capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for networking systems
• Develops and delivers presentations to internal audiences
• Work with management to develop strategies for automating manual processes
• Influences others within job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices
  Acquisition & Deployment
  
  • Assist in procurement of network hardware, and software in support of implementation and development efforts
  • Support the deployment of workstations, network devices, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems
  • Maintain end-of-life documentation of network devices to be used during annual budget planning
  • Work with Internet Service Providers to acquire and decommission telecommunications circuits
    Operational Management
    
    • Implement, and administer existing network hardware and equipment. This includes routers, switches, firewalls and UPS units
    • Perform upgrades of existing network devices to ensure operating systems and hardware components are current
    • Perform network, server and security audits, review logs for errors and trends, and ensure proper security posture is maintained
    • Ensure network connectivity between all corporate offices, vendor facilities and cloud environments
    • Optimize network traffic routing/switching and make updates to optimize efficiency
    • Establish network connectivity for new branches, corporate offices, and ATM locations
    • Monitor IT Service Management Systems and respond to incidents, problems or requests related to network services
    • Create and/or maintain network design diagrams and documentation
    • Create and/or maintain monitoring and alerting of network services
    • Coaches and guides team members with less experience
    • Maintain excellent communication with internal and external parties
    • Participate in rotational "on-call" schedules
      *Skills:*
      Network engineering, cisco, ccnp
      *Top Skills Details:*
      Network engineering,cisco,ccnp
      *Additional Skills & Qualifications:*
      QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
      Eligible to work directly on a TEKsystems W2
      
      • CCNP or other professional certifications are nice-to-have (e.g. CCNA, CCIE, CCDE, CISSP, CISM, ISSAP)
      • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other technical related field or equivalent experience
      • Minimum 7 years' experience supporting all facets of enterprise networks; including LAN/WAN connectivity, Voice Over IP, VPN's, and network security
      • Demonstrated ability to apply functional knowledge to analyze and resolve complex problems
      • Views processes and changes holistically and understands connections and impacts of changes on other processes and functions
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
      • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external team members
      • Ability to review and analyze or interpret data and documentation and to make decisions regarding subsequent actions
      • *Ability to work effectively on-site in our Herndon, VA headquarters and equally effectively remotely*
      • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance
        M-F
        8:30-5pm (flexible on schedule - the VP of the dept gets in at 7am and leaves a little early, others are welcome to do the same)
        How often will they be on-call and must do overnight/evening work?
        - On-call is about one week per month, right now, I have three-person team. For overnight/evening work, it depends on project needs.
        TEKsystems is looking for a network engineer with a cisco certification in the Loudon County area!
        o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification
        and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to
        specific elections, plan, or program terms.--- If eligible, the benefits
        available for this temporary role may include the following:
        
        • Medical, dental & vision
        • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
        • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
        • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
        • Short and long-term disability
        • Health Spending Account (HSA)
        • Transportation benefits
        • Employee Assistance Program
        • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
          About TEKsystems:
          
          We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
          
          The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
          

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