*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, VPNs, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.