Network Technician

A recognized services company in Virginia is currently seeking a new Network Technician to join their growing team. ***To be qualified for this specific role, U.S. citizenship is required.*** Responsibilities: Monitor and maintain a production environment, including routers, switches, load balancers, remote VPN, proxies, DNS, DHCP, NTP and IPAM Administer network management tools, including configuration, implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and management of system baselines Plan and execute Network/Security changes and ensure performance and security are maintained Install, configure, service, repair, and maintain hardware and software for network services, storage and network devices, and server systems Implement required hardware upgrades and repair inoperative devices to maintain mission capability Install, terminate, reroute, and test copper and fiber optic cabling associated with off-site locations Complete all required installation documentation and will be knowledgeable in network cable installation techniques and labeling schemes Maintain network communication closets and equipment racks to include cabling and elevation drawings Work with the Engineering team to understand changes and provide input as required Perform other duties, as needed Qualifications: 3+ years of experience supporting Enterprise Network environment Amazon Web Services knowledge Solid knowledge of routing protocols, network hardware and software, security technologies, and network infrastructure Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS) Knowledge of MPLS, Layer2 VPN, Layer3 VPN Working knowledge of Security Practices (Audits, planning, design, implementation, testing, and management) LAN/WAN/MAN inter-networking technology Experience with the installation, configuration, integration and management of routers, switches, load balancers, proxies, etc. Knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of IP and core IP technologies Strong communication and presentation skills Excellent technical writing and documentation skills