AHU Technologies Recruitment · 5 months ago
Network Engineer or IT Security Engineer
Washington , DC 20009
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95/hr - $100/hr
10+ years expAHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that provides IT solutions to various industry sectors in the United States. They are seeking a Network Engineer to design and implement strategic network plans, manage network performance, and ensure network security while collaborating with executive teams and stakeholders.
AppsConsultingEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)OutsourcingStaffing AgencyWeb Development
Responsibilities
Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use
Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports
Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of network development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and network flexibility
Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in network technologies, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities
Participate in the development of network strategies in collaboration with the executive team
Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all network procurement and development efforts
Ensure network services have sufficient capacity, stability, and agility to satisfy service level agreements with business units
Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records
Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote network devices and appliances across the organization s network
Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts
Design company LANs, WANs, VMs, virtual networks, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other devices
Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades
Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services
Recommend improvements and/or alternatives to the company s existing systems architecture and technology portfolio
Review new and existing network design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans
Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization s executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities
Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions
Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed
Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices
Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances
Manage servers, including database, e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software
Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information
Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports
Participate in managing all network security solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor s or master s degree in information technology or computer science
The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (15 years)
Cisco Certification(s) in specialized areas is required
10 years experience managing, developing, and delivering strategic network architectural design and operational excellence
10 years experience designing enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, VMs, virtual networks, etc
Excellent knowledge of current protocols and standards
Experience designing and implementing Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Security Software
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
Strong knowledge of scaled systems, ability to identify problem areas, uphold network quality, and drive design
Expert on of WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi technology
Strong knowledge of IT security requirements and experience working with information security
Experience with Lean IT concepts
Experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Knowledge and understanding of system flow charts, traffic flow, and data processing concepts
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
Extensive experience with developing strategic plans
Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional understanding of the organization s goals and objectives
Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices
Excellent architecture and technical support documentation skills
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating needs assessments, budgets, and so on
Highly self-motivated and directed
Keep attention to detail
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Strong interpersonal and consultative skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment and act on it
Preferred
manage, develop, deliver strategic n/w architectural design: 10 years
design enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs: 10 years
design, implement Routers, Switches, Firewalls: 10 years
Knowledge of system flow charts, traffic flow: 10 years
network capacity planning, network security principles: 10 years
knowledge of IT security requirements: 10 years
Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or Computer Science: 10 years
Active Cisco certification (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDE, etc.): 10 years
Benefits
Flexible work from home options available.
Company
AHU Technologies Recruitment
At AHU Technology, we specialize in IT consulting and permanent staffing, serving the dynamic IT needs of top United States corporations.
51-200 employees
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