PLEASE NOTE:

Client is requiring on-site work.
Must be US a Citizen
This open position is located in Woodlawn, MD.
Candidates should be made aware that the current expectation is that they will be required to be in the office THREE days per week.
However, that requirement may change to FIVE days in the office if the customer mandates.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Client is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Woodlawn, MD. This Network Engineer Level II will be working on innovative network design and operations. This position will support various customers within Health Solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and be a part of a first-class organization working on complex, leading edge network technology. Position is responsible for providing engineering expertise for complex multi-service networking. The network engineer is responsible for engineering, and supporting of the network design, deployment and operations for a large government customer located in Baltimore, Maryland. This position may require from 25% to 50% travel to various domestic customer locations. Position requires regular on-site work at the customer location and warehouse.

DESCRIPTION:

Deploy and maintain enterprise wireless LAN network infrastructure
Analyze current wireless LAN network configurations and determine implementation requirements
Configure routing protocols, complex switch networks, and routing configurations
Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration setting according to pre-engineered design templates
Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, etc. and arrange delivery to site for installation
Upgrade configuration of existing network equipment to support new features and functions
Work with field installation contractors while they are on-site and provide all technical details to complete wireless LAN site survey and AP or Controller installations
Work with field installation contractors while they are on-site and provide all technical details to complete router or switches installations
Continually review the customer's network and practices looking for opportunities to enhance network functionality, performance and reliability
Assist in the evaluation of potential network products or technical solutions
Test LAN/WAN and WLAN equipment software (i.e.: IOS, NXOS)
Contribute to the development of network documentation, including diagrams, standards, specifications and operating procedures
Monitor for opportunities to enhance the customer network/system performance or reliability
Monitor for opportunities to improve the customer service delivery practices
Perform on-going management of network installation and upgrade projects and maintain deployment schedules
Provide guidance to team members and provide status metrics to Government customer and Peraton management
Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support
Maintain and extend expertise in applicable areas of network and computer hardware and software technology

Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters with 3 years of experience or Bachelor's or Higher with 5 years of experience or Associates with 7 years of experience or High School/GED with 9 years of experience
Requires 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD
Cisco Certified Network Engineers must possess a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent level of Cisco
Certification or CCNP with Wireless LAN Specialist or Cisco 300-715 SISE
Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine
Minimum three (3) years of hands-on network experience configuring routing protocols and switching configuration in
medium (One Data Center and 600+ locations) to large enterprise (Two Data Centers and 1000+ locations) networks
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Must be US a Citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Passed the Cisco Certified Inter-networking Expert Written examination within the last one year
At least 2 years of experience writing Python scripting language and Regular Expression
At Least 3 years of experience implementing Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) product in a large multi-data centers and enterprise environment
At least 3 years of experience deploying Cisco Virtual Private Network product such as Cisco ASA and Cisco Wireless LAN in a multi office and large campus environment
At least 3 years of experience working with physical media and equipment associated with each wired and wireless networking
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics to management and non-technical audiences, as well as interface with the customer daily.

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