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TekSynap · 1 day ago

Senior Network Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands the pace of technology today and the need for a comprehensive information management environment. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide expert technical guidance and support in managing enterprise networks and troubleshooting complex issues.

ComputerInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as a senior subject matter expert in the areas of troubleshooting, configuring, and managing enterprise networks and network devices such as switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, encryptors, common routing protocols and telecommunications technologies

Provide expert technical guidance and support to the Government, Project Lead, and other Network Engineers in support of troubleshooting and managing the customer networks

Review the work of the other contractor personnel across the contract based on government standards and industry best practice and provide feedback and recommendations to the Project Lead

Maintain awareness of trends and best practices related to networks, technology and IT-related topics and provide recommendations to the Project Lead and Government on possible improvements or changes to customer systems and processes

Serve as an on-call escalation point for other network engineers when they are unable to resolve a ticket to provide advice and guidance on how to properly escalate or resolve a ticket

Provide excellent and professional customer service in all interactions

In coordination with other government and contractor personnel, complete the After-Action Review template and submit to the GPOC within 24 hours of the closure of any critical ticket

Qualification

Cisco switchesRoutersNetwork management toolsRouting protocolsTop-Secret security clearanceCisco Certified Network ProfessionalCustomer serviceTroubleshootingTeam collaboration

Required

Active Top-Secret security clearance

At least 5 years of relevant Information Technology (IT) experience with specialization in networking technologies, specifically with Cisco switches and routers and resolving complex Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) issues

Expert knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Stateful firewalls and encryption technologies

Working knowledge of network management tools, such as Riverbed, Wireshark, Micro Focus Network Automation, etc

Working knowledge of web applications, web servers, application load balancers and storage systems. Must have good knowledge of general security tools and methodologies such as firewalls, Intrusion Detection Sensor (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and access control lists