Network Infrastructure Engineer

Sparks Group
Washington, DC
06 Mar 2025

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Job Summary/Company:

Sparks Group has partnered with a national scientific association to find a

Network Infrastructure Engineer. This is a contract role with a hybrid work schedule (2 days/week onsite). The Engineer is responsible for maintaining the hardware, network monitoring tools, network-related services, and AWS/Google Cloud Platform cloud services.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for this position.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the planning, design, administration, testing, support, and maintenance of the network
  • Efficiently troubleshoot/resolve network-related issues and end-user issues/requests
  • Collaborate with ISPs to maintain reliable internet connectivity/performance
  • Administer various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, DNS/DHCP)
  • Provide performance and status reports
  • Collaborate with colleagues to meet goals, improve processes, and practices

Qualifications/Background Profile:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of experience with 2+ years of hands-on network infrastructure experience
  • Demonstrated experience with Cisco switches, routers, and wireless connectivity
  • Knowledge of routing protocols and basic network design/operation
  • Experience with Linux and/or Windows
  • Excellent troubleshooting and research skills
  • Ability to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco access-layer switches
  • Solid understanding of L1-L4 network layers

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Sparks Group!

Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.