C2 Essentials
Network Engineer
C2 Essentials, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
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
• 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