TEKsystems · 14 hours ago
Sr. Network Engineer
Columbia, MD
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$60/hr - $65/hr
5+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Sr. Network Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the technical design, configuration, and implementation of enterprise data and voice networks, providing tier-3 level technical support and ensuring effective delivery of networking solutions.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Assist with planning, design and implementation of large enterprise network solutions to support the enterprise
Work in conjunction with multiple project team members to refine project-specific requirements and meet project deliverables within the networking space
Provide tier-3 level technical support to resolve networking issues with a strong focus on customer service
Create and maintain comprehensive technical design documentation for proposed and implemented solutions
Work with Solutions Architects to assist in technical evaluation of potential new technologies and vendor selection
Support the Network Team by facilitating effective service transition and process development
Perform other duties as assigned/necessary
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience implementing and configuring network hardware (specifically Cisco routers and Meraki switches / wireless technologies)
Strong routing skills (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
Strong experience with firewalls (Maxim has Palo Alto Next Gen firewalls (NGFW))
At least 5 years of experience managing and supporting large-enterprise infrastructure/network environments - designing, planning, documenting and implementing LANs and WANs, etc
Current knowledge of network security technologies – including, but not limited: Cisco Firepower (FTD), Cisco ISE, Palo Alto firewalls
Current knowledge of S2S VPN configuration, and maintenance support
Hands-on experience with network hardware, specifically Cisco routers and switches (6500/4500/Nexus 2K, 5K, 7K, 9K - 2800/2900/4300)
Knowledge of Dynamic Routing Protocols EIGRP and BGP
Knowledge of enterprise-level WAN and Internet circuits configuration, and maintenance support, along with inter-data center connectivity
Experience using packet capture software such as Wireshark and other sniffer tools; ability to perform comprehensive network performance analysis
Familiarity with SD-WAN infrastructure
Understanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols
Experience with Cisco wireless technology – Cisco Prime management, Cisco internal/external controllers
Strong experience with core data center and campus environment networking technologies
Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently
Strong vendor management skills
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
Preferred
Experience with Cisco Application Centric Architecture (ACI)
Conceptual understanding of Zscaler cloud-based content filtering platform
Preferred experience with Solarwinds
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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