Sr. Core Network Engineer

Responsibilities & Qualifications

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Configuration and troubleshooting of Juniper SRX switches, Juniper Aps as well as Juniper Edge Controllers. Experience with Firewalls a plus.
• Scripting API calls for Juniper Mist using Python, Ansible and other scripting languages
• Configuration and troubleshooting of wired network devices such as firewalls, ISE and routers from Cisco and Juniper solutions.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of security and network access control platforms such as Firewalls, RADIUS, TACACS+, 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) and IDS/IPS solutions.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of network services such as DNS and DHCP.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of network monitoring and management applications such as SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, Cisco Prime, Juniper Mist, Cisco DNA Center and Syslog.
• Create and/or update detailed documents and diagrams including Design Documents, Implementations Plans and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and application issues.
• Work both within a team and individually with minimal supervision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-1O years of experience in enterprise network design and implementation.
• 5-10 years’ experience with Python, Ansible and other scripting languages.
• 5-10 years of experience supporting enterprise wired or wireless network environments.
• 5-10 years of experience with various networking principals including SD-WAN, VXLAN, MPLS, VLANs, 802.1q Trunking and 802.3ad Link Aggregation.
• 5-10 years of experience with various routing protocols including BGP, EIGRP and OSPF.
• 5-10 years of experience with the configuration and troubleshooting of wired and wireless network devices from Cisco as well as familiarity with other vendors including Juniper, Mist and Aruba.
• Familiarity with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) or equivalent network access control applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Application including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio.
• Successfully pass drug screening
• Must be able to pass a Veterans Affairs background check

CERTIFICATIONS (desired)

• Cisco CCNA Route/Switch or higher
• CompTIA Security+

Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Core Network Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

 

The Core Network Engineer will work within a collaborative team to provide engineering design, testing and implementation support across multiple wired and wireless networking topologies and technologies both in support of current and new Core Engineering projects and customers.  This person must have experience with the design, implementation and troubleshooting of enterprise level Juniper Mist wired and wireless networks as well as familiarity with other vendors including Cisco, and Aruba Networks.  The Core Network Engineer will work closely with other members of the Core Engineering team to configure and implement wired and wireless network devices that meet all customer requirements. In addition, the Core Network Engineer will provide remote Tier 3 support to both customers and other Core Network Engineers across multiple projects and technologies. The candidate must have several years’ experience with scripting via Python, Ansible, Java and other source languages.

 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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