Network Engineer

Network Engineer - SeniorEverforth ECS is seeking a Network Engineer - Senior to work in a hybrid remote/onsite capacity, with minimum of 3 business days onsite at our Fairfax, VA corporate office and/or our Ashburn, VA customer site. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Job Responsibilities:Planning: Conducts short and long-term planning to meet network requirementsNetwork System Design and Implementation: Designs and implements network systemsStrong working familiarity with F5 Networks, Juniper JUNOS and/or Cisco IOS with hands-on experience configuring routers, switches, load balancers, and firewallsNetwork Connectivity: Provides support for network connectivity or related network issues for the user communityNetwork Installation: Plans and monitors the installation of network systemsNetwork Monitoring: Analyzes network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors. Recommends network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performanceIssue Resolution: Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves network problems. Researches, analyzes and recommends the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify any network deficiencies or to enhance network performanceCapacity Planning: Analyzes facilities bandwidth requirements and system interdependencies. Develops capacity planning modelsNetwork Performance Assessment: Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business. Provides network planning recommendations to managementVendor Management: Evaluates services provided by vendors and recommends changesKnowledge of Enterprise system monitoring and management tools such as Splunk, Solarwinds, Wireshark, Websense, MRTG and NMAPKnowledge of commercial enterprise-level tools and products to provide network services, including: firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, VPN, and NACRequires excellent verbal and written communication skillsGreat people and communication skills are a mustPerforms related duties and fulfills responsibilities as requiredAbility to work 3 days onsite at Everforth ECS and/or customer site15% CONUS travel or less expected for this positionSalary Range: $140,000-180,000 Required SkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fieldUS Citizen; Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination8+ years minimum network engineering experience4+ years experience with technical work in a DHS/CBP environment4+ years experience in an enterprise network environment with both administration and problem resolution of F5, Juniper and/or Cisco solutions requiredKnowledge of ITIL processes and experience adhering to them in a production environmentKnowledge of DHS standards and compliance (i.e. STIGs, Retina report output)Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Juniper Network Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS), F5 Certified Administrator -Security+ certification per DoD 8570 policy complianceDesired SkillsMaster's degree in Computer Science or related technical fieldActive SECRET ClearanceKnowledge of Cisco SRND/SAFE and industry best practicesKnowledge of Linux/Unix and Redhat AnsibleFamiliarity with network, server, storage virtualization, i.e. MDS switching infrastructure, VSAN, VRF, VPN, and VMWare vSphereExperience with Juniper products to include: M/MX-series, EX, and SRXExperience with Cisco enterprise grade products to include: Nexus 7000, 6500, 4500, ISR G2, ISR, ASA, IPS/IDS, TACACS+, and RadiusAdvanced knowledge of IOS, JUNOS, NX-OS, MPLS, BGP, GRE, IPSec VPN, and OSPFECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS! group id: 10112231A