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Trace Systems Inc. · 3 months ago

Network Engineer - Data Center

Portsmouth, Virginia

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Trace Systems Inc. is a company dedicated to supporting and defending national security interests. They are seeking a Network Engineer - Data Center to support the Norfolk Naval Shipyard CIO department, ensuring the effective operation and security of network systems that contribute to Navy Fleet readiness.

Defense & Space

Senior Management

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assign and change processing priority and maintenance schedules, perform operating system boots as instructed, and monitor the system processing status and data center status

Operate and manage the Server Farms

Monitor data center and IT system performance and will notify appropriate personnel for corrective action

Monitor and report data center operating conditions, including but not limited to humidity control, temperature, fire detection, access control, and power

Maintain access control to data center areas and maintain sign-in and out of visitors logs in areas where required

Provide job monitoring and scheduling (including reruns), job execution, cancellations and reporting services

Provide and support Data Center networks (e.g., LAN, WAN connection) and related operations (e.g., design, build, systems monitoring, Incident diagnostics, troubleshooting, resolution and escalation, security management, and capacity planning/analysis) as required

Install and configure Data Center system management tools and proactively monitor the environmental characteristics (e.g. availability, performance, problems, issues and events) and identify, correlate, report and resolve incidents and problems

Plan, develop, and maintain the infrastructure architecture, providing design recommendations to the Government for approval

Test backup media to ensure incremental and full recovery of data is possible and ensure Data Center component integrity, as required or requested

Perform Data Center component backups and management to established retention periods

Provide preventative measures, proactive monitoring and system management to limit outages that impact service delivery

Develop and provide daily Data Center operations metric report showing Performance, storage capacities, and significant events from the prior day

Qualification

Security + CE certificationCisco Certified Network ProfessionalCisco network experienceData Center technologiesAdvanced routing protocolsSDN technologiesSoft skills

Required

Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret clearance

Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required

Security + CE or higher and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification with Enterprise Core or Data Center specialty

Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in Cisco networks; including design, configuring, installing enterprise network devices and working in a data center environment

Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and monitoring network systems, hardware, and software applications, including, but not limited to switches, routers, firewalls, data center technologies, routing protocols, and network appliances

Implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance of network components

Evaluate and respond to network incidents and perform corrective actions

Support approved change management processes

Implement and managing data center technologies, including network, compute, storage, automation, and security

Experience working with Windows, Unix, and other server administrators to design, address requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement changes in a data center environment

Understanding Cisco's approach to data center solutions, including Nexus, UCS, ACI, and Fibre Channel

Reviewing security information and event management (SEIM) tools to discover and resolve network events

Implementing and managing security protocols and policies within enterprise networks

Performing root cause analysis and providing recommendations or corrective actions

Proficiency in advanced routing protocols like EIGRP and OSPF, as well as switching technologies

Understanding and implementing SDN technologies like SD-Access and SD-WAN

Planning, designing, and implementing both local and wide-area enterprise networks

Working with Department of Defense teams to support project objectives

Contribute to the execution of project or task plan and helps assess and resolve events and issues

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in an IT related discipline AND four years of experience as described above; OR ten (10) years of relevant experience as described above