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Network Monitoring EngineerMaximus is seeking a Network Monitoring Engineer to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems in defense of our Homeland. As a Network Monitoring Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining our organization's network infrastructure. Your role will involve troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our network systems. This position is an onsite role, 5 days a week and requires a secret clearance.Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability.Troubleshoot and resolve network issues using firewall logs, switch packet capture tools; engaging with cross-functional teams to leverage support and collaboration when necessaryConduct network capacity planning and bandwidth management to accommodate future growth and changing business needs.Collaborate with other teams to integrate network infrastructure with cloud services, storage systems, and other IT components.Maintain documentation related to network configurations, diagrams, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.Managing, monitoring, maintaining, and securing networks and tenant network segments that integrate the transport of networks and data.Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:Seven (7)+ years of experience in a Network Monitoring role or in a related fieldActive Secret clearance.Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country.Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.Four (4) or more years of experience in the following:Cisco ASACisco FirePOWERCisco CatalystCisco NexusAvaya PoE SwitchesF5 LTM and GTM load balancersKEMP load balancersJuniper SRX firewallExtreme Network IPSION SAL Modem SA5610Raritan Secure Console ServerAvocent KVM SwitchRedSeal Appliance SYS-1027R-WRF4+SafeNet 7000Avaya Media Gateway G450IBM DataPower XML FirewallSolarWinds - NPM, SAM, IPAM, NetflowIBM NetcoolEEO Statement: Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency: Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Accommodations: Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment.