Job Description

Must be a US Citizen
MUST HAVE A MINIMUM SECURITY CLEARANCE OF SECRET

Spry Squared is looking for a Network Engineer I to perform site surveys and Cisco switch upgrades for our client. Successful candidates will be able to assess curent network architecture and rack configuration to develop a Migration Plan for the necessary upgrades. Next, the successful candidate will implement the upgrade by preparing the replacement switches, scheduling cutover windows and completing documentation, replace switches and test, and provide followup support. All work will be performed onsite at the client locations. This role requires near 100% travel.

Responsibilities

• Audit the existing closets, verify the rack space currently utilized to determine if there will be adequate space for the future network upgrade.
• Audit existing power connection per closet/rack.
• Audit the existing devices.
• Provide documentation of all findings complete with pictures of IDF closets, switches, devices, cabling, and power
• Review existing IP addressing and interface addressing schemes existing IP addressing and VLAN schemes along with customer provided VLAN mapping scheme (legacy VLANs to new VLANs)
• Develop a migration plan and detailed step-by-step Method of Procedure (MoP) to guide the execution of required migration windows which may include the order for migrating physical and virtual workloads to the new switch fabric.
• Schedule all migration windows and create an ATP Document that includes the use cases and pass/fail criteria.
• Prepare new switches and physically replace existing switches with all necessary wiring changes and rack cleanup curing cutover windows (off-hours)
• Provide Day-1 support (up to 4 hours) and Day-2 support for 24 after cutovers.

Desired Technical Skills:

• Strong systems administration (Linux) skills including cloud environments.
• Solid experience in providing support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for infrastructure sytems.
• Good understanding of networking (TCP/IP), protocols, components and operations; multi-tier application architectures.
• Knowledge of web application architecture and software including Web Servers (Apache, IIS), J2EE Application Servers (Websphere, Weblogic), Databases (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2) and/or Operating Systems (UNIX, Windows)
• Installation and configuration experience with ESX, VMFS, storage sub-systems, cache architectures and windowing systems
• Experience with protocol analyzers, WireShark, NetFlow and/or packet analysis
• Knowledge of Python and/or other scripting languages (ruby, perl, RESTful APIs)

Qualifications

Must be a US Citizen
MUST HAVE A MINIMUM CLEARANCE OF SECRET

• This is an onsite role, no remote work
• Minimum DOD 8140/ DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (examples include: A+ CE, CCNA-Security, Security+, Network+ CE, CISSP, CASP, or SSCP)
• Five (5) years experience as a Network Engineer in deploying and supporting large network environments.
• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) additional years of experience in Network Engineering disciplines may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
• Currently possess one of the following certifications: Computer Technology Industry Association - Network + (Network +) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching.

Passion for teamwork and contributing to a world-class Professional Services team which values excellence, execution, and integrity

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 annually Depending on Experience

Travel expenses will follow Federal GSA guidelines.  Employee to make arrangements and pay for expenses and then be reimbursed by Spry Squared with timely submission of Expense Reports.

Company Description

Spry Squared is a Minority and Woman Owned Small Business headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado with offices across the United States of America. We are an experienced federal government and commercial service provider with security cleared personnel working on various projects across the USA and the globe.

Spry Squared provides organizations with Best in Class Enterprise Solutions, Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, IT Professional Services, Recruiting Services, Project/Program Management and technology products. We are your strategic partner and value-added reseller, solving complex business challenges by leveraging technology solutions that reduce costs, optimize productivity and minimize risk.