CCNP Network Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Network Engineer will be working on innovative network design and operation supporting our Social Security Administration customer. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and be a part of a first-class organization working on complex, leading edge network technology. In this role, the selected individual will be 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 selected individual is required to be onsite 2-3 times a per week, as needed by our customer.

 

What you’ll do:

• Analyze current network configurations and determine implementation requirements.
• Configure routing protocols, complex switch networks, and Fabric Path configuration.
• 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 the field installation contractors while they are on-site and provide all technical details to complete installations.
• Monitor 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.
• Review 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.
• Deliver 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.
• Understand Network requirements of remote customer offices, campus buildings, and Data Centers. Define equipment, cables, adapters and configurations needed to upgrade buildings and sites to established standard.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

 

• BS/BA with 5 to 8 years of experience, MS/MA and 3 to 5 years experience or 0 to 2 years with PhD, or High School Diploma and 9 to 11 years of related experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Cisco Certified Network Engineers must possess a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Minimum of 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 located into commutable distance to Baltimore, MD office to support on-site role requirements 2-3 times a week with our customer.
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green card holder and  be able to obtain and maintain  a Public Trust clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting the Social Security Administration or similar government agencies.
• Understanding of SSA business processes supporting IT programs, networks and/or cybersecurity programs.
• Passed the Cisco Certified Internet networking Expert Written examination within the last year.
• Minimum of  2 years of experience writing Python scripting language and Regular Expression.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience implementing Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) product in large milti-data centers and enterprise environment.
• Minimum of  3 years of experience deploying Cisco Virtual Private Network products such as Cisco ASA and Cisco Wireless LAN in a multi office and large campus environment.

Benefits:

 

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

 

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