Top Skills' Details
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY USED
MUST HAVE CCNP**
Industry-related experience as a Network Engineer
Solid in network administration and architecture
In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)
Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.
Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers.
Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
Familiarity with access control models and network security
Knowledge of networking hardware including CPUs, wiring, and routers.
Familiarity with communication and routing protocols
Dependable and flexible when necessary.
Network security experience.
LAN and WAN experience.
Description:
Strategy & Planning
Takes ownership for planning and managing large and complex project tasks
Formulates network designs and solutions that ensure delivery of project requirements
Evaluate existing network designs and make recommendations for improving efficiency, resiliency, and availability
Lead capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for networking systems
Develops and delivers presentations to internal audiences
Work with management to develop strategies for automating manual processes
Influences others within job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices
Acquisition & Deployment
Assist in procurement of network hardware, and software in support of implementation and development efforts
Support the deployment of workstations, network devices, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems
Maintain end-of-life documentation of network devices to be used during annual budget planning
Work with Internet Service Providers to acquire and decommission telecommunications circuits
Operational Management
Implement, and administer existing network hardware and equipment. This includes routers, switches, firewalls and UPS units
Perform upgrades of existing network devices to ensure operating systems and hardware components are current
Perform network, server and security audits, review logs for errors and trends, and ensure proper security posture is maintained
Ensure network connectivity between all corporate offices, vendor facilities and cloud environments
Optimize network traffic routing/switching and make updates to optimize efficiency
Establish network connectivity for new branches, corporate offices, and ATM locations
Monitor IT Service Management Systems and respond to incidents, problems or requests related to network services
Create and/or maintain network design diagrams and documentation
Create and/or maintain monitoring and alerting of network services
Coaches and guides team members with less experience
Maintain excellent communication with internal and external parties
Participate in rotational "on-call" schedules
Skills:
Network engineering, cisco, ccnp
Top Skills Details:
Network engineering,cisco,ccnp
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
MUST HAVE: CCNP, other professional certifications are nice-to-have (e.g. CCIE, CCDE, CISSP, CISM, ISSAP)
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other technical related field or equivalent experience
Minimum 7 years' experience supporting all facets of enterprise networks; including LAN/WAN connectivity, Voice Over IP, VPN's, and network security
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise Infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to apply functional knowledge to analyze and resolve complex problems
Views processes and changes holistically and understands connections and impacts of changes on other processes and functions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external team members
Ability to review and analyze or interpret data and documentation and to make decisions regarding subsequent actions
Ability to work effectively on-site in our Herndon, VA headquarters and equally effectively remotely
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance
Experience Level:
Entry Level
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.

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