P3 Network Engineer

TEKsystems•Annapolis, MD

9d•$55 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Engineer will join the ARINC Global Network (AGN) Implementation team in the technology Service & Operations business unit in Annapolis, Maryland. AGN is a globally distributed private network serving customers in aviation, airports, government, and transportation. It includes private data centers and nearly 2,000 routers across eight core nodes worldwide. The role supports implementation of new customer connectivity and services, with opportunities to develop toward systems/network engineering and architecture. The engineer will plan, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Cisco-based network communications systems, including routers, switches, and ASA firewalls. The role involves working with routing and switching, WAN technologies, VPNs, and network connectivity, while managing multiple projects and coordinating directly with customers. This is a hybrid contract position; the posting states the role is on-site in Annapolis four to five days per week.

Requirements

At least one year of hands-on experience configuring Cisco routers and switches in a production environment; the posting also lists 4+ years of experience configuring Cisco hardware among its top skills.
Working knowledge of common routing protocols, particularly BGP and OSPF; EIGRP may substitute, though BGP or OSPF exposure is preferred.
Experience with WAN technologies and protocols such as T1/E1, Frame Relay, HDLC, DSL, cellular, MPLS, and DMVPN.
Working knowledge of network address translation (NAT) types.
Strong troubleshooting aptitude for isolating network-related problems.
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and ongoing work effectively.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends to accommodate customer change windows.
Familiarity with advanced networking concepts, including routing and switching, and ability to plan and configure network communications systems using Cisco platforms.
Ability to configure Cisco routers, switches, and ASA firewalls; strong BGP and command-line interface skills are emphasized.

Nice To Haves

Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification.
Knowledge of cloud services such as AWS and Azure.
Experience deploying routers.
Experience in a large-scale WAN environment.
Experience in a service provider environment.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco ASA firewalls.
Experience with Amazon Web Services Direct Connect (DX) or equivalent cloud services.
Experience with software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN).
Experience with Juniper networking products.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects from start to finish.
Interface directly with customers.
Order and activate WAN circuits, and troubleshoot them as needed.
Procure equipment according to project requirements.
Configure Cisco routers and switches according to established designs.
Coordinate shipping and export control when required.
Create cutover and migration plans.
Schedule and perform cutovers with customers.
Update documentation, including change orders, asset records, circuit records, and diagrams.
Implement new customer connectivity and services for the ARINC Global Network.
Troubleshoot or isolate network-related problems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, subject to eligibility.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
Time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.

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