Network Engineer

TEKsystems•Annapolis, MD

10d•$55 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is a global leader in the Aviation and Transportation industry, designing, manufacturing, and servicing technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. This opening is in the Annapolis, MD location and will be part of their technology Service & Operations business unit, looking to expand their Engineering and Architecture team. This role is for a Mid to senior Level individual aiming to grow into systems/network engineering and architecture. The ARINC GLOBAL Network (AGN) system is a globally distributed network with nearly 2000 routers and eight core nodes, providing aviation, airport, government, and transportation connectivity. The client is seeking an energetic junior network engineer to assist with the implementation of new connectivity or services to their customers within the AGN system. The candidate must be familiar with advanced networking concepts and technologies, including routing, switching, application-centric, and cloud-based technologies, and be able to plan and configure network communications systems based on Cisco platforms. The candidate must be highly motivated, able to work collaboratively in a 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
Must be strong in BGP/CLI
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.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a face paced environment
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to effectively and efficiently manage time for multiple ongoing projects
Willingness to work evenings and weekend to accommodate customer’s change windows
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

Cisco Certifications - CCNA or CCNP Preferred
Knowledge of Cloud Services (e.g AWS and Azure)
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)