Junior Cisco Network Engineer - CCNA

Company Description

NetCraftsmen, a BlueAlly Company, is a diverse team of recognized subject matter experts with multi-vendor consulting expertise in network security, high-end routing, network design, switching, network automation, unified communications, cloud/virtualization, QoS, MPLS, video, network management, IP multicast, educational courseware development, and other areas.  

Job Description

This role is for a junior level Cisco network engineer to work with our client in Western Baltimore County in a large (40,000+ network device) environment, with locations across the United States.  In this role, you will:

• Provide specific detailed information for next-generation networking hardware, operating system selection, tools, and implementation techniques to meet customer’s requirements
• Survey network requirements of remote customer offices and campus buildings
• Analyze current network configurations and determine implementation requirements
• Plan present and future network capacity requirements
• Communicate with the customer, vendors, and sub-contractor to set engineering schedule
• Provide hands-on technical expertise to prepare network equipment, associated installation tools and logistics for remote installations
• 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 installations
• Support and troubleshoot scripting tool and the associated Application Programming Interface (API)
•  Support and troubleshoot the configurations created by the scripting tool to ensure accuracy to site specifications
• Work with teams, vendors, and contractors to determine the strategy for complex system changes, upgrades, and implementations
• Communicate technical procedures and processes to non-technical users
• Participate in problem-management reporting, resolution, and documentation in the Change,   Asset and Problem Reporting System
• Develop and maintain NetWiki knowledge repository
• Implement, upgrade, maintain, troubleshoot, and support Catalyst and Nexus switch platforms by maintaining a solid understanding of the switching technologies, remote management, and network topologies.

Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Engineers must possess a Cisco CCNA and a minimum of 3 years of hands-on network experience
• 4-year academic degree from an accredited university STRONGLY preferred
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance, so US Citizenship or Green Card is required
• 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 on a daily basis
• Currently in a location that is commutable on a daily basis to the Baltimore MD area
• Base salary of $55,000 to $69,000 (plus benefits)

· Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of Microsoft Server Operating System and related Microsoft  Server Applications and Services

Additional Information

All qualified applicants to NetCraftsmen career opportunities will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.