P3 Network Engineer

TEKsystems•Annapolis, MD

2d•$55 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Network Engineer to join the ARINC Global Network (AGN) Implementation team. AGN is a globally distributed network that services a community of interest within the transportation industry. With nearly 2000 routers and eight (8) core nodes worldwide, we are seeking an energetic junior network engineer to assist with the implementation of new connectivity or services to our customers. Candidate must be familiar with advanced networking concepts and technologies, including routing, switching, application centric and cloud based technologies, able to plan and configure network communications systems based on Cisco platforms. Candidate must be highly motivated, able to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently.

Requirements

4-5 years of actual hands-on experience in the configuration of Cisco hardware - Routers, switches, and ASA firewalls.
Familiarity with common network routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF (can substitute for EIGRP, but preferably BGP or OSPF protocol exposure).
Familiarity with WAN technologies and protocols such as T1/E1, Frame-Relay, HDLC, DSL, Cellular, MPLS, and DMVPN
Ability to handle multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously
Candidate must be familiar with advanced networking concepts and technologies, including routing, switching, able to plan and configure network communications systems based on Cisco platforms.
Candidate must be highly motivated, able to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently.
At least one year hands on experience with configuring Cisco routers and switches in a production environment
Working knowledge of common network routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
Working knowledge of all types of Network Address Translations (NAT)
Experience with WAN technologies and protocols such as T1/E1, Frame-Relay, HDLC, DSL, Cellular, MPLS, and DMVPN
Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and/or isolating network related problems

Nice To Haves

STRONG preference given towards bilingual candidates - supporting customer engagements in South America and Asian Pacific markets.
Cisco Certifications - CCNA or CCNP Preferred
Previous experience configuring and deploying routers
Experience working in a large scaled WAN environment
Experience working in a Service Provider environment
Experience with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco ASA firewalls
Experience with Amazon Web Services Direct Connect (DX) and/or other Cloud Services equivalent
Experience with Software Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN)
Experience with Juniper networking products

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects from start to finish
Directly interfacing with customers
Order and activate WAN circuits; troubleshoot if necessary
Procure equipment per project requirements
Configure Cisco routers and switches according to set design
Coordinate shipping and/or export control (as required)
Create cutover/migration plans
Schedule and perform cutovers with customers
Update documentation (change orders, asset records, circuit records and diagrams)