Network engineer
Information Technology | Fairfax, VA | Contract
Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS);
Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations;
Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability; Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning;
Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues; Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure;
Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team;
Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution; Proven hands-on network engineering experience; CCNP or higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued); Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS);
Familar with IP Address Management, DHCP, DNS and load balancing;
Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model; Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools.