Network Engineer (TANTUS)

Sikich•Columbia, WA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Engineer will be supporting high-priority on-prem, hybrid, and cloud projects. This role is contingent upon client approval. The professional services landscape continues to evolve, and Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, aims to further cement its leadership position and continue to grow its organization. This growth offers more interesting client opportunities and attracts talented individuals. The company focuses on key business priorities and creating a rewarding employee experience, making it a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer. The ideal candidate will work with skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth, believing that everyone has untapped potential. The company leads with vision, acts fast, and pairs deep expertise with practical solutions to deliver real impact. Candidates can expect optimism, clear insights, and genuine warmth without egos.

Requirements

Must be a United States Citizen
Must have an ACTIVE Public Trust or higher clearance to qualify
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or in information technology, or equivalent experience
CCNA, CCNP or CCIE Data-center Routing and Switching certification
Strong experience directly related to cloud networking (Azure, AWS, OpenStack, VMware), SD-WAN, SDN (software defined network)
CompTIA Security +
7+ years’ experience supporting network infrastructure projects within a complex, multi-vendor environment
5+ years demonstrated experience in designing and implementing network supporting datacenter system virtualization, application load balancing, application hosting, application acceleration
5+ years of enterprise and campus networking includes but not limited Cisco Switches and Routers, Cisco ISE, 802.1x, LAN, Remote Access VPN
Experience supporting networks running Cisco UC and/or MS Teams VoIP systems
Extensive knowledge of and hands-on experience with: Cisco ACI
Firewall management and configuration, with and understanding of network security and defense-in-depth strategies
Understanding of high-availability design including replication and load balancing
IPSEC and SSL VPNs
ITIL or other IT operations knowledge and experience
Exceptional troubleshooting skills
Ability to interface directly with our client
Understanding of SAFe Agile, Jira and Confluence
Understanding of ITIL processes and integration into enterprise IT Services team
Understanding of virtual networking and NSX concepts
Federal IT regulatory compliance experience
Exceptional work ethic and time management skills
Ability to work well both independently and part of a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to customer service
Working knowledge of system hardening (STIGs, SRGs, regulatory compliance)
Knowledge and understanding of Cisco VPN & Zscaler ZIA and ZPA, Cisco ACI
Have supported networks running Cisco UC
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

Nice To Haves

Some limited travel required (< 5%)
Must be available for off-hours work and participate in rotating responsibilities

Responsibilities

Participate in solutioning efforts and client presentations
Participate in complex network and connectivity troubleshooting and triage with team members and our client
Complete assigned tasks independently, and as part of a larger project team
Plan, implement, configure and maintain network infrastructure route/switch device operating systems, determine hardware specifications, and validate system performance
Work within Azure and the data center, collaborating with other engineers to develop strategies and plans in support of migration efforts and maintaining networking across a hybrid environment
Document and transfer knowledge to fellow staff through training, coaching and mentoring
Execute performance tuning, operational process development, and security configuration management in accordance with best practices, standards, and procedures
Operate and maintain network infrastructure devices including, but not limited to patching, system upgrade, backup, and system configuration
Support analysis, triage and break/fix of infrastructure system-related trouble tickets
Conduct root cause analysis to determine the real or underlying cause of an incident to prevent future recurrences
Support management reporting requirements
Document and update systems architecture diagrams using Microsoft Visio
Coordinate with the team to develop and maintain proper processes, procedures, security, and system documentation according to industry best practices and regulatory requirements
Help evaluate new technologies and solutions to enhance the IT environment to serve strategic and tactical business objectives
Track and ensure awareness of Cisco and M365 roadmaps, new tools and capabilities, and recommend their potential use within the organization

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Paid holidays
Comprehensive wellness program
Flexible work arrangements