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Description

Top Skills' Details

  • 6+ years of relevant IT experience with specialization in networking technologies, specifically with Cisco switches and routers and analyzing ENTERPRISE networks.
  • SD-WAN experience at the enterprise level. (6+ years)
  • Experience engineering routing protocols such as: BGP, OSPF, or EIGRP are MUST have qualifications to interview.
  • CURRENT FINAL TOP SECRET (TS) SECURITY CLEARANCE (SCI ELIGIBLE) AND WILLING TO TAKE A COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) POLYGRAPH, MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ON-SITE IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA


Successful candidates will have a SOLID understanding of networking- CCNP level theory of networking NOT just rack and stack / hardware focused.

Job Overview

We are searching for a Senior Network Engineer on an effort supporting our Federal Government Client in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will provide technical engineering support for our large federal government agency’s highly complex network infrastructure environment to include multiple enclaves comprising various classification levels.

Network engineering support includes all engineering activities required to support the standard information technology lifecycle. The ideal candidate will provide design and engineering activities in support of new network solutions for a multi-enclave enterprise network environment which encompasses various technology. In addition, the candidate will provide network support on an as needed basis to resolve networking issues that have not been resolved by the first three support tiers.

CORE RESPONSIBLITIES

Gather user network requirements utilizing multiple methodologies to provide necessary technical documentation, system requirements documents, systems security requirements documents, and system test plan.

Install, maintain and evaluate network systems and communications systems.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues involving various protocols, topologies, networking hardware, etc.

Conduct network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies.

Utilize extensive knowledge of internetworking, computer systems, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripherals to enhance understanding of current network designs and to collaborate with other team members to develop new network designs.

Apply technical and business experience and understanding to improve processes and procedures for deploying and maintaining network infrastructure.

Work independently and collectively to help improve network solutions and contribute to network service improvements.

Skills

network configuration, Cisco switches, Automation, Bgp, eigrp, ospf, Ccnp, Ccna, Cisco routers, Wan, Analytical skill, Router, solarwinds, network monitoring software, network performance software, ids, ips, access control list, scripting, python, network automation, packet capture, Network engineering, Firewall

Top Skills Details

network configuration,Cisco switches,Automation,Bgp,eigrp,ospf,Ccnp

Requirements

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Active Top Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI

Minimum of six (6) years of experience designing, developing, and implementing network solutions

Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex Local Area Networking (LAN) issues and resolving Wide Area Networking (WAN) problems and supporting of cost-effective, high-performance IP and LAN/WAN solutions.

Extensive experience with Cisco routing platforms, such as Aggregation Services Routers (ASRs)

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of routing protocols and technologies including BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Layer 2 technologies including STP, MST, VLANS

Experience providing Tier 3 support and issue resolution

Experience with network design and traffic engineering

Large enterprise environment experience

Excellent communication skills

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

CCNP or higher

Experience in network engineering within the federal intelligence community

Ability to adhere to a disciplined troubleshooting methodology, and ensure task/mission completion, along with creating and maintaining necessary information

Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail

  • 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)


Experience Level

Expert Level

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.