What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer - HYBRID position at NexGen Data Systems?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
NexGen Data Systems is seeking a talented Mid - Network Engineer with experience in operating complex WAN and LAN environments supporting networks running a variety of different routing and encryption protocols (BGP, OSPF, IPSec) along with experience operating stateful inspection and next generation firewalls. The ideal candidate would be well versed in Cisco security platforms with an understanding of networking concepts along with strong customer service skills. The candidate will be expected to have understanding of large-scale WANs and associated technologies (i.e. monitoring, security, network automation) as they relate to providing a secure, reliable, fault-tolerant network. The candidate will join a team of Engineers and work in a collaborative data center environment supporting day-to-day operations as well as long-term projects. Network certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or other vendor-based network certifications are required. Previous exposure to scripting and software defined networking is a plus, but not required. This is a HYBRID role based out of Charleston, SC. This role will require 1 to 3 days per week on site.
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Supporting customers in a managed services / hosted equipment environment.
- Execution of customer ServiceNow tickets / service requests.
- Support internal upgrades system changes with network team in an Agile environment.
- Ensure network hardware and software are maintained and updated along with preventative maintenance.
- Work with implemented standards and design patterns / paradigms for system development within a team.
- Actively participate in the planning and implementation of network infrastructure and related software.
- Contribute to assessments of proposed system designs in response to business or technical drivers.
- Contribute to technical documentation including system design documentation, deployment / build plans, and test plans.
- Applying and management of appropriate security settings to support DoD environment and regulations.
- Onsite SIPR support as required.
Requirements
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Other requirements :
Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. It is expected that any other assigned job duties will be completed.
About the Company :
NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.
Benefits :
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
NOTE : US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
