Job Description
The Network Engineer establishes and maintains the enterprise infrastructure by updating and tuning the network, directing hardware installations, and executing test procedures to create baselines and performance thresholds. The role identifies and troubleshoots difficult or unusual environment problems using network?monitoring tools and implements solutions to ensure maximum performance. In support of the agency’s data?center modernization initiative, the engineer also provides technical expertise for AWS environments, including assisting with the lift?and?shift migration of on?premises network systems to AWS, validating cloud network architectures, and supporting hybrid connectivity.
Position Responsibilities:
- Senior network engineer who is part of a shift supporting team to install and monitor varies Cisco telecommunication devices and provide engineering and data center management support:
- Primary work location is in Suitland MD with a shift schedule from 7:30AM – 4:00PM
- Occasional secondary work location is in Ashburn VA with an eight-hour shift coverage between the hours of 7:00AM – 9:00PM
- Demonstrates very strong Cisco analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and solve network?related business requirements, needs, and ongoing production incidents across on?prem and AWS?connected environments
- Identifies as an escalated point of contact when working with Cisco telecommunication equipment and hybrid network connectivity supporting AWS workloads
- Requires technical knowledge to deploy new and troubleshoot existing Ethernet and fiber cable runs, perform data center hardware rack installations, update and maintain rack elevation diagrams, and lead new hardware/software deployments, technical refreshes, and upgrades including systems participating in the AWS lift?and?shift migration
- Performs NX?OS and IOS patch?management upgrades on all Cisco telecommunication equipment and validates interoperability with AWS networking components such as VPCs, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway
- Develops and documents high?level system engineering designs, scope requirements, test cases, standard operating procedures, and implementation plans for both on?prem and AWS?integrated network architectures
- Ability to present technical proof?of?concepts and demos to coworkers, management staff, and the customer including cloud networking designs and AWS migration approaches
- Available and flexible for production?incident troubleshooting and provides support for normally scheduled after?hours or weekend maintenance activities for on?prem and AWS?connected systems
- Provides training and guidance to junior network and data?center engineers on hybrid cloud networking fundamentals and AWS connectivity best practices
- Manages the priorities of the customer’s requests and incidents using a proprietary ticketing system while documenting AWS?related tasks and cloud?migration activities
- Position Requirements:
- Ten (10) years of experience in a large government organization responsible for administering, operating, maintaining, and securing a large?scale internetworking environment, including six years in a technical leadership or supervisory role supporting both on?prem and or emerging AWS cloud networking initiatives
- Eight (8) years of experience directly supporting a complex infrastructure covering the major aspects of network administration with expertise in troubleshooting IPv4 issues across various protocols and technologies such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, static routing, SSH, ACL, VLAN, VTP, STP, SNMP, LACP, vPC, vPort Channels, Wireshark, and TCPdumps with added familiarity in hybrid connectivity to AWS environments
- Eight (8) years of strong hands?on experience implementing and troubleshooting Cisco switches (i.e., 9300, 5300, 3850, 2960, Nexus 2k, 5k, and 7k series) and validating interoperability with AWS networking components such as VPCs, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway
- Five (5) years of experience configuring, administering, and maintaining network IT monitoring and management software such as Netscout nGenius and SolarWinds (i.e., NetFlow traffic analysis, bandwidth monitoring, PerfStack, network performance baselines, Traffic Analyzer, IPAM, and NetPath) including monitoring hybrid on?prem/AWS network paths
- Three (3) year of experience in data center operations with thorough knowledge of data center hardware specifications, lights?out?management solutions, Ethernet cable crimping, network cable runs and best practices, power requirements, racking, and decommissioning of hardware supporting systems
- Thorough knowledge of telecommunications, network security issues, and best practices with awareness of AWS security fundamentals such as IAM, security groups, and cloud network segmentation
- Exceptional customer service orientation, written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain hybrid cloud networking concepts to technical and non?technical stakeholders
Education and/or Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in an information technology field
- Preferred technical certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Center, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Data Center AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
Clearance Requirements
- Must be able to achieve and maintain a Public Trust.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Suitland, MD |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | https://conv.com/ |
About Company
"An Opportunity to Help"
It started on day one. Convergenz, LLC began in July 2000, at what was fast evolving into the “Dot Com bust” and a rapid rise in unemployment. Our own customers were getting laid off en masse and sending us their resumes, desperate for work. Despite the recession that followed, little by little, we were able to successfully help find people opportunities; and as a company survive this difficult time in our economy. Over ten years later, our mission of connecting people with jobs has never seemed more important.
By the nature of the Staffing Industry, Convergenz is in a unique position to help, and positively affect peoples’ lives. For over a decade we have been able to assist professionals through historically turbulent times in the American economy. From the Dot-Com bubble, through the post 9/11 wave of layoffs, and the “Great Recession” of 2008—we have been able to offer help and resources to people who have needed access to new career opportunities. Whether it was making a major career change, or simply needing to be placed on a contract assignment to get through “right now”—we hope that we are able to help our consultants and clients through these times of uncertainty.
When we think of what sets us apart from our competition, we immediately come back to the fact that we have big company success but do it with a small company touch. Hands on, no red-tape, responsive to peoples’ needs, inquiries, and requests. In other words—Provide Great Service All the Time. When we founded Convergenz, we set out to build a firm that we would want to work for. Be a successful business – but do it the right way, in the boardroom and in the community.
Every day is an exercise in self-reflection —we look to get better, to learn, and grow. We set out to make a positive difference every day, and take pride in the results.
It started on day one. Convergenz, LLC began in July 2000, at what was fast evolving into the “Dot Com bust” and a rapid rise in unemployment. Our own customers were getting laid off en masse and sending us their resumes, desperate for work. Despite the recession that followed, little by little, we were able to successfully help find people opportunities; and as a company survive this difficult time in our economy. Over ten years later, our mission of connecting people with jobs has never seemed more important.
By the nature of the Staffing Industry, Convergenz is in a unique position to help, and positively affect peoples’ lives. For over a decade we have been able to assist professionals through historically turbulent times in the American economy. From the Dot-Com bubble, through the post 9/11 wave of layoffs, and the “Great Recession” of 2008—we have been able to offer help and resources to people who have needed access to new career opportunities. Whether it was making a major career change, or simply needing to be placed on a contract assignment to get through “right now”—we hope that we are able to help our consultants and clients through these times of uncertainty.
When we think of what sets us apart from our competition, we immediately come back to the fact that we have big company success but do it with a small company touch. Hands on, no red-tape, responsive to peoples’ needs, inquiries, and requests. In other words—Provide Great Service All the Time. When we founded Convergenz, we set out to build a firm that we would want to work for. Be a successful business – but do it the right way, in the boardroom and in the community.
Every day is an exercise in self-reflection —we look to get better, to learn, and grow. We set out to make a positive difference every day, and take pride in the results.
Skills
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- BGPunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expertunmatched
- CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professionalunmatched
- Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
- Cisco Nexus Switchesunmatched
- Cisco Switchesunmatched
- Cloud Architectureunmatched
- Cloud Computingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Networksunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Data Managementunmatched
- DevOpsunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP)unmatched
- Ethernet Cableunmatched
- Government Organizationsunmatched
- Hardware Administrationunmatched
- Hardware Installationunmatched
- Hardware Specificationunmatched
- Hybrid Cloudunmatched
- IPv4unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
- Interoperabilityunmatched
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)unmatched
- Netflowunmatched
- Network Administration/Managementunmatched
- Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
- Network Cableunmatched
- Network Connectivityunmatched
- Network Designunmatched
- Network Integrationunmatched
- Network Monitoringunmatched
- Network Operations Centerunmatched
- Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
- Network Securityunmatched
- Network System Hardwareunmatched
- Network Systemsunmatched
- Network Traffic Analysisunmatched
- Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF)unmatched
- Operating Systemsunmatched
- Performance Managementunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Product Demonstrationunmatched
- SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)unmatched
- SSH (Secure Shell)unmatched
- Software Patchesunmatched
- Spanning Tree Protocolsunmatched
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
- Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
- Systems Engineeringunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Technical Presentationunmatched
- Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
- Telecommunicationsunmatched
- Telecommunications Equipmentunmatched
- Test Caseunmatched
- Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
- Test Requirementsunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)unmatched
- VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)unmatched
- Wireshark (Ethereal)unmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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