Network Engineer

The Network Engineer will provide on-site support monitoring network performance to ensure system availability and reliability by administering various devices and services website routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, WIFI:

• Maintaining systems software (upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations)

• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning

• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues

• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure

• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the security team

• Work with users and other personnel for problem resolution

• Support a multi-platform server environment including server and software installation, configuration, maintenance, configuration management, patch management, security compliance and troubleshooting

• Develop, document and maintain good operating practices and procedures associated with support and maintenance of server environments

• Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems

• Lead strategic planning and development associated with system support

• Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made

• Conducts system security configuration and testing based on organizational guidance, policies and procedures

• Provide senior level support and communicate periodically with users on systems status, including system changes, problems, enhancements and potential impacts

• Designing, configuring and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Local Baltimore-Washington D.C. and Long-Distance travel may occasionally be required.

This is a full-time salary position with benefits. Salary range $95,000 - $145,000 per year. Compensation is based on skills, qualification, certification and experience level of the candidate.

Required Skills and Experience

• Five-plus years' experience as a Windows System Administrator

• Qualified candidates must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a focus in Information Technology or related field; substitution of relevant experience for required education will be considered

• CCNP certification is a minimum

• Experience with Cisco Firewalls, VPN appliance, switching support and troubleshooting techniques

• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers and switches

• Solid understanding of LAN, WAN systems and user rights

• Proven hands-on experience

• Network certification: CCNA, CCNP

• Deep understanding of networking protocols website IPsec, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)

• Solid understanding DevOps Networking

• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools

• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources

• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization

• Strong problem determination and resolution skills

• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems

• Experience with Linux operating system support and troubleshooting techniques

• Basic understanding of server back-up and restore processes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to all levels of the organization

• Must be able to write procedures and technical content related to position responsibilities

• Ability to create and maintain positive and professional business relationships with both internal associates and external customers

• Must work effectively in a team environment, multi-team setting, as well as independently

• Must know how to provide a status on assigned deliverables (i.e., estimate their work)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Cisco Skilled and Certified

• Knowledge of Dell PowerEdge hardware

• Microsoft Exchange administration

• Basic Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle database installation and administration

• Basic understanding of LAN/WAN technologies

EOE M/F/D/V