Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Fairfax Virginia (Onsite)
We are currently seeking candidates who meet the following qualifications
Responsibilities:
- Design and deploy functional networks including LAN WLAN VPN SDWAN WAN MAN and SDN.
- Configure install and manage software servers routers firewalls and other network devices (physical and virtual).
- Monitor and analyze network performance ensuring high reliability and integrity.
- Provide Tier 3 support troubleshooting escalated issues from cloud and local infrastructure.
- Automate tasks and processes continually monitoring their effectiveness.
- Maintain security protocols and access control models to safeguard network infrastructure.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 6 years of experience in network engineering with a solid background in network administration and architecture in wired and wireless enterprise infrastructures.
- Expertise in designing and managing MPLS VLAN VRFs and VxLAN environments.
- Deep understanding of communication protocols (TCP/IP) and routing protocols (BGP OSPF).
- Experience in network security access control models and firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto).
- Proficiency in scripting with coding languages such as Python and Perl for task automation.
- Experience with network diagnostic and monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds Splunk).
- Strong knowledge of network operating systems like JUNOS and Cisco IOS.
- Professional certifications (e.g. CCNP CCDP CCIE) preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues independently or in collaboration with a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Handson experience with Cisco (ASR Nexus Catalyst) Juniper (routers switches firewalls) and Palo Alto security products.
- Expertise in F5 Viprion Load Balancing and DNS VM NSXT AVI Load Balancer and InfoBlox IPAM DNS and DHCP.
- Experience in SolarWinds NPM for network performance monitoring.
- Sharp troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage complex network challenges effectively.
If you meet these qualifications please submit your application via link provided in Linkedin.
Kindly do not call the general line to submit your application.