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TekSynap · 1 day ago

Campus Network Engineer

Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. We are seeking a Campus Network Engineer to join our team supporting VA LAN CCT, responsible for the configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support of Campus Switches in a large network environment.

ComputerInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The preparation of equipment configurations and validation of configurations for new installations, changes within the network, software upgrades for Campus Switches

Understand equipment capabilities to follow fault diagnosis procedures to support effective fault resolution for Campus Switches

Understand equipment capabilities to follow network operational support procedures related to Campus Switches

Support of the network environment to include assessing the health of the hardware and software infrastructure for Campus Switches

Network related testing to ensure installation follows established guidelines and capabilities for Campus Switches

Implementation, integration & migration planning and operational support for Campus Switches

Troubleshooting of network issues at layers 1, 2, & 3 of the OSI Network model

Ongoing, informal, knowledge transfer for Campus Switches

Open OEM TAC cases and work with vendor engineers to resolve issues

Open and track RMA cases for defective networking gear

Submission of problem reports to Resident Engineer (RE)

Accurately plan & record switch installation data

Ad-hoc written summary reports on equipment and network problems

Ability to follow equipment test plans and provide documented results

Configuration expertise on proposed platform to include all Campus Switches

Develop installation Network diagrams

Operations and support procedures

Technical input to major service outage root cause analysis and corrective action reports

Respond to and resolve trouble ticket escalations via VA Ticketing System and MS Teams support channel

Support and planning for equipment migrations

Scripted cutover procedures

Go/No-Go Criteria for migration and cutovers

Use miscellaneous scripting support using OEM solution

Document the process for the bulk importing of data or any other data transfers

Assist testing the development of automation tools to enhance the network operational environment

Travel to equipment test site for training as needed

Travel to a site for up to 3 weeks per, including weekends month

Qualification

Campus SwitchesOSI Network modelTroubleshootingJuniper softwareEVPN-VXLANIP Clos architectureCommand Line InterfaceMS WordMS ExcelMulti-taskingLearning quicklyCustomer interactionProblem reportingAutomation toolsKnowledge transferData transferScripting supportTrainingCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detailDocumentation

Required

A minimum of 5 years of functional and technical experience with implementing and replacing access switches in a large campus network environment

Experience with operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of large complex networks

Firm understanding of the OSI Network model, layers 1, 2, & 3

Experience with troubleshooting end device connectivity issues with access layer switches, from both Web UI and command line interface (CLI)

Experience with Juniper software preferred

Experience with Juniper Mist Web UI a plus

Knowledge of EVPN-VXLAN, IP Clos architecture, and Edge Routed Bridging a plus

Be familiar with MS Word and Excel applications

Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, co-workers and team lead

Must be able to work as part of a team with management, other engineers and technicians in a fast-paced environment

Need to possess attention to detail, be able to multi-task and learn quickly

Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% of the time

Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation to include checks of law enforcement records, credit history, and inquiries about previous employment and education

Must have a Real ID state driver's license (unrestricted)

Must undergo (company paid) and pass two stage Tuberculosis (TB) testing

Must have good communication skills

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management required