Network Engineer

Job: Network Engineer Location: Washington, DC Compensation: $120,000-$140,000 Contract to Hire Position Overview: We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support complex enterprise networks, including LANs, WANs, SD-WAN, and wireless networks. This role will focus on optimizing network performance, ensuring security, and supporting video/audio transmission solutions, with a particular emphasis on network monitoring and troubleshooting. Responsibilities: Design and deploy network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, wireless networks, and multicast systems). Optimize network performance and monitor issues across networks, including IP-based voice and video conferencing. Implement network security practices using firewalls, VPNs, encryption, IDS/IPS, and secure proxies. Stay updated on industry trends and apply best practices for network growth and improvement. Provide Tier 2 support for network issues, produce documentation, and maintain system configurations. Assist in troubleshooting network performance issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Prepare and maintain operational documentation and assist with system handoffs. Minimum Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in planning, designing, and supporting multi-vendor enterprise networks, ideally in a 24/7 customer-facing environment. Expertise with routing protocols (IGMP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs) and network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Detailed knowledge of wireless networking standards (802.11b/a/n/ac/ax). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network automation. IP networking certification (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA). Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and in teams, with a customer-focused approach. Technical Skills: Extensive experience with IP multicast, routing (Cisco, Arista), and WAN technologies (SD-WAN, IPSEC VPN). Proficiency in firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA), VLANs, VXLAN, and Ethernet switching. Knowledge of video/audio over IP transmission, network management protocols (SNMP, TACACS, NTP), and load balancing. Familiarity with broadcast/IT signal flow, data center systems, and automation/scripting. Experience with cloud networking and WAN technologies such as MPLS and Ethernet. Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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