Senior Network Engineer (Cisco) || Washington DC (Hybrid)

DMS Vision•Frisco, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer supports data networks and services, including data centers, AWS cloud network services, and wide-, metro-, and local-area networks. The role manages operational reliability and performance across existing buildings and wide-area networks, resolves network service interruptions, and extends or enhances the network in response to business changes. The engineer may implement new configurations in AWS, data centers, or desktop environments and works as part of a Network Engineering group. The position is based in Washington, DC, with hybrid/onsite work three to four days per week. It is a nine-month contract and may require travel outside normal business hours and participation in a 24x7 on-call support rotation. The role requires advanced knowledge of communications and network systems, complex problem-solving, and the ability to assess how work affects other areas. The engineer analyzes complex communications hardware and software, interprets cabling plans, oversees installers, and maintains network documentation. The role includes work with Cisco networking platforms and wireless, Palo Alto firewalls and GlobalProtect VPN, Infoblox DDI, and AWS network configurations.

Requirements

At least 9 years of Network Engineer experience.
Prior experience in higher education, such as a university, school, or state education program.
Experience with next-generation firewalls and access switches.
Ability to manage and remediate documentation changes.
At least 8 years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN networks.
Advanced understanding of network hardware platforms, network protocols, software, OSI layers, TCP/IP, and related technical standards.
In-depth knowledge of Cisco VSS, routers, switches, Cisco wireless, Palo Alto firewalls, and GlobalProtect VPN.
Ability to deploy and maintain Infoblox DDI.
Ability to design and deploy network-related configurations in AWS.
Ability to analyze complex communication hardware and software systems and gather, organize, and analyze data.
Ability to interpret cabling plans and oversee installers; familiarity with cabling and termination specifications, maintenance, and problem determination.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve issues independently within defined parameters.
Ability to understand organizational communications and network needs and address them effectively.
Ability to learn effectively, meet deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various organizational levels.
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training.

Nice To Haves

CCNA certification.
CCNP certification.
Familiarity with Infoblox NIOS-based DNS/DHCP/IPAM implementations.
In-depth understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
Familiarity with access control models and network security.
Ability to plan, configure, and install Citrix NetScaler/ADC load balancing, redirect, and content-switching configurations.

Responsibilities

Support data network services, including data centers, AWS cloud network services, and wide-, metro-, and local-area networks.
Manage operational reliability and performance of existing buildings and wide-area networks.
Quickly resolve network service interruptions.
Extend and enhance the company network in response to business changes.
Implement network configurations in AWS, data centers, or desktop environments as needed.
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN networks.
Deploy and maintain Infoblox DDI.
Design and deploy network-related configurations in AWS.
Interpret cabling plans and oversee installers to ensure standards are met.
Manage and remediate documentation changes.
Participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation.
Travel outside normal business hours when required.
Communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.