Senior Network Engineer- Hybrid ideal but will consider remote EST hours

Calance
Germantown, MD
16 Aug 2024

Vacancy expired!

In this role, you should have excellent problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge ofnetwork administration and architecture. If you re also passionate about security and dataprotection, we d like to meet you. Your goal will be to establish network solutions that cater tocustomer disaster recovery/business continuity needs.

The successful Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for providing network supportservices to both Recovery Point internally and its customers. The candidate will be representingRecovery Point and must be comfortable communicating directly with customers. The SeniorNetwork Engineer will be responsible for:

Network InfrastructureDesign, deploy and maintain functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN).Solid understanding of dark fiber transport and DWDM technology and equipment.Familiarity with Tier 1 service providers, circuits, terminology.

Network AdministrationAdministration of a variety of network equipment including but not limited to Cisco ASA and Firepower firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Palo Alto firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Cisco network routers Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches Dell switches Alcatel OMNISWITCH switches Aruba wireless systems DWDM/Layer 1 equipment Load BalancersExtensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 knowledge & experience (including virtualized infrastructure).Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve escalated issues.Monitor, tune and optimize network performance and integrity.Ensure security updates and software patches applied in a timely manner.Conduct routine network capacity, performance and scaling analysis & planning.Automate routine tasks and monitor effectiveness.Develop, validate and maintain documentation.Participate in team on-call rotation.Participate and lead team project initiatives to update architecture, perform fleet upgrades,

drive new data center builds & expansions, add new technology, etc.Mentor junior team members on technologies, process and leadership.Lead and supervise as directed by management.

Security AdministrationHands on experience in production security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detectionsystems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.Create, oversee and test security measures.Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices.Experience with network security, networking technologies and with system, security, andnetwork monitoring tools.Solid understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.

Customer DR Test SupportActive participation in customer pre-test planning meetings.Close coordination with other internal teams (Cloud, Mainframe, Power Systems, Hosting, TestManagement, etc.) in preparation of events.Setup and teardown of network infrastructures for customer Disaster Recovery exercises.Provide technical support during customer exercises.Ability to work pre-scheduled alternate shifts to accommodate customer testing.

Pre-sales/Sales Support for NetworkCustomer facing role in pre-sales discussions with potential customers.Possess familiarity with industry replication and backup solutions, software and technologies asthey pertain to Network.Maintain close consultation with Sales team for Network solution.Perform requirements gathering for Network solution.

Coordination with other internal teams (Cloud, Mainframe, Power Systems, Hosting, etc.) insolution development.Conduct research and provide product solution identification, sizing and specifications based oncustomer requirements.Define network delivery scope and development.Develop Visio network solution diagramming.Ability to present/explain network solution & process to technical and non-technical consumers.

Required SkillsA successful candidate will have the requisite experience with: 8-12 years proven industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or SeniorNetwork Administrator Professional Certification (CCNP, CCNP Security, CCIE, etc.) Solid background in network administration and architecture In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routingprotocols (BGB, EIGRP, OSPF) Familiarity with access control models and network security Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. Solarwinds,network tools, Netflow, Wireshark, iPerf, etc.) Solid understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS, NX-OS, JUNOS, PAN OS) IPv4 and IPv6 experience; DNS configuration and administration Sharp troubleshooting skills Ability to work independently Team player and contributor Possess solid problem solving skills Ability to work under pressure and shift priorities to meet tactical business objectives ina dynamic environment Organizational and mentoring skills Effective communicator orally and in writing essential skill for this customer facing role

Additional experience in any of the following areas is a plus: Fiber Channel infrastructure and switch configuration Cloud environment Cisco ACI/SDN technologies Data center Knowledge of any coding languages for scripting (e.g Python, Perl) Experience with FedRAMP environment Experience with VoIP systems

Education/Experience Position requires BS in a technical field or equivalent experience. Technical certifications such as CCNA or better in Cisco Data Center is a plus. CCNP in Routing and Switching or Security are preferred but CCNA Routing andSwitching is acceptable with demonstrated experience. Eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • ID: #44909464
  • State: Maryland Germantown 20878 Germantown USA
  • City: Germantown
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-08-16
  • Deadline: 2022-10-14
  • Category: Et cetera