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TekSynap · 1 day ago

Server/Core Switch Network Engineer

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. They are seeking a Server/Core Switch Network Technician to support VA LAN CCT, responsible for equipment configurations, fault diagnosis, operational support, and troubleshooting of network issues.

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 Server/Core Switches

Understand equipment capabilities to follow fault diagnosis procedures to support effective fault resolution for Server/Core Switches

Understand equipment capabilities to follow network operational support procedures related to Server/Core Switches

Support of the network environment to include assessing the health of the hardware and software infrastructure for Server/Core Switches

Network related testing to ensure installation follows established guidelines and capabilities for Server/Core Switches

Implementation, integration & migration planning and operational support for Server/Core Switches

Troubleshooting of network issues

Ongoing, informal, knowledge transfer for Server/Core Switches

Able to open OEM TAC cases

Submission of problem reports to RE

Ad-hoc written summary reports on equipment and network problems

Follow equipment test plans and provide documented results

Configuration Expertise on proposed platform to include all Server/Core 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 current 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

Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in the Configuration and Implementation of systems for Server/Core Switches integration to any other functional areas (examples: IPAM, LiveAction, ISE, Palo Alto, Campus Switches)

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

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

Travel to equipment test site for training and to assist with installations for up to three weeks

Travel to a site for up to three weeks per month, at minimum 2 weeks

Provide supervisory oversight and direction for employees under chain of command Participate/execute as needed in project &/or personnel performance review meetings and discussions

Review & approve timecards and expense request/reports

Works under manager ultimately reporting to the Contract program manager & Deputy

Any/all staffing issues to be brought to the PgM &/or Deputy

Qualification

Server/Core SwitchesJuniper softwareNetwork troubleshootingNetwork operational supportConfiguration expertiseAutomation tools developmentTechnical inputKnowledge transferEffective interactionProblem reportingDocumentation

Required

A minimum of 5 years of functional and technical experience with implementing and replacing Server and Core Switches in a large campus network environment

Able to obtain VA HIGH BI clearance

Must complete and pass two stage TB testing

Experience with Juniper software

Experience with operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of large complex networks

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management required

Must reside within the continental United States

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

Position is 75% nationwide travel – candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional or international airport

Must be willing and able to travel via plane to CONUS locations