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US Pharmacopeia · 1 month ago

Senior Network Engineer (HYBRID CONTRACT - 6 months)

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

US Pharmacopeia is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support their enterprise network infrastructure. The role involves leading network projects, providing advanced support for routing and switching, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring network stability and security.

MedicalNon ProfitPharmaceuticalPublishing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and manage enterprise network infrastructure projects, including Silverpeak SD-WAN deployments and integrations

Provide advanced support for routing and switching across LAN/WAN environments using Cisco and other vendor platforms

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco ISE for network access control and policy enforcement

Administer and optimize F5 load balancers for application delivery and high availability

Monitor network performance and availability, ensuring compliance with SLAs and rapid resolution of incidents

Conduct root cause analysis of network issues and implement preventive measures

Maintain and update network documentation, including topology diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures

Collaborate with data center, application, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and secure network operations

Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing for network resilience

Lead vendor coordination and technical evaluations for network-related procurements and upgrades

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior network engineers

Communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment and transparency

Remain on-call for critical network support and maintenance during off-hours and weekends as needed

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Silverpeak SD-WANRouting protocols OSPFRouting protocols BGPCisco ISEF5 BIG-IPNetwork monitoring toolsNetwork security protocolsTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skillsDocumentation abilitiesCollaborative skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution

5–10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering

Proven expertise in Silverpeak SD-WAN deployment and management

Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP, EtherChannel)

Strong working knowledge of Cisco ISE for identity-based network access

Solid experience with F5 BIG-IP platforms for load balancing and traffic management

Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., NetFlow, SNMP)

Understanding of network security protocols and best practices (SSL/TLS, VPN, ACLs, firewalls)

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

Strong communication and documentation abilities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment

Must be willing to work onsite at the Rockville location at least three days per week and provide support for off-hours maintenance and on-call duties, which may occasionally require onsite visits

Company

US Pharmacopeia

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US Pharmacopeia (USP) is an independent, scientific nonprofit organization that has focused on building trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines since 1820.

Founded in 1820

Rockville, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.usp.org/

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