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TEKsystems

Network Engineer

TEKsystems, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


No C2C or Subcontracting - This is NOT a remote position and will require travel in the DMV area. Contract opportunity likely through 2025.Top Skills' Details

Advanced Routing & Protocols (BGP, EIGRP) 6-8 Yrs of Practical Project Refresh ExperienceCisco Router(SDWAN)- R8300-8500/ Switch(Cisco Meraki Design & Implementation)LAN/WAN Level 3 troubleshootingCisco Work or IT Guru (Will be needed to run, gap analysis against configurations sent from office build facilities)Heavy Documentation and Implementation validationDescription:

Our client is seeking 2 Network Design Field Engineers to join their team for a multi-year to long-term assignment to support Campus Refresh and Network Transformation Projects in the East, specifically in the Baltimore and DC/Silver Spring areas. The Network Engineering team has 5 engineers that support various projects for the Utility business within our client's environment.They would like TEKsystems to bring a strong Network Engineer that is expert level with network design, implementation, and configuration of Cisco equipment. The role would be supporting various network projects for the Utilities and Campus refresh efforts in the Baltimore Metro areas as well as supporting PHI Refresh efforts in the DC, Silver Spring Service areas. They are Real-Estate projects where they are implementing or replacing network technologies or older Cisco network topologies across the regions. This person should have experience with SD-WAN refreshes that would include Cisco R-8300-8500's and Meraki 390. This person will assess the sites, work on a SOP plan, and work with Cisco and Conquest to validate the upgrades and refreshes. This role is heavy documentation and project based.Our team is involved in building the plan to deploy the network technologies to support these initiatives in their Data Center along with substations in the Chicagoland area. This team partners with the Engineering and Architecture team to design & implement new network technologies, configure routers & switches, and assist with refresh projects. They are also the highest level support for network issues and resolution.Responsibilities:

Heavy router/switch configurationDesign and implement experienceProtocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF)Firewall rulesLoad balancing (Cisco ACE preferred but any experience is helpful)Day to Day:

Joined initially as a senior consultant with responsibility of architecting, optimizing, and deploying existing legacy real-time SCADA network and eventual integration into new Smartgrid IP/MPLS network utilizing ALU 7750 P-PEs and 7705 CE using LDP, RSVP-TE and IS-IS as core protocol and MP-BGP to support VPRNs and VPLS.Tasked with engineering complete segregation of any connectivity between SCADA/real-time network and enterprise network as well as Smartgrid and enterprise.Re-designed and deployed architecture to ensure seamless failover during failure events.Designed and deployed end-to-end connectivity for new Synchrophaser pilot project which provides real-time metrics at substations.Reviewed existing Smartgrid infrastructure and proposed new architecture that follows industry best practices and fully utilizes IP/MPLS to resolve scalability and reliability concerns present under existing Smartgrid network.Assisted peers in reviewing deployment strategies within enterprise core and edge as needed.Additional Project Needs:

There is another project needing a network engineer with the following scope of work:Review the proposed design for connectivity between the Corporate LAN/WAN and the PECO Smart Grid Network.Participate in design discussions.Provide hardware estimates as needed.Order and configure new hardware as needed.Review proposed services needed for device authentication, configuration, and control in the new network.Review proposed ports/services needed for device communications.Engage Operations support teams with Installation plans to support the design as needed.Engage Operations support teams with notice of the new devices in the network.Ensure all existing (firewall) hardware acquired by the project team meets our client's standards.Ensure all I&O supported hardware meets Operational Turnover requirements prior to 'Go Live' production.Skills:

SwitchingRoutingProtocolsBGPEIGRPCisco routersCisco switchesCisco WorksIT GuruLANWANDesignImplementationNetwork engineeringCCNPCCNAAdditional Skills & Qualifications:

Willing to get their hands dirtyFlexible Work Hours including weekendsWilling to travel within Baltimore areas for BGE and PHI areas that would cover Silver Spring and DCGood technical writing and presentation skillsExperience Level:

Intermediate LevelEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe, and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

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