Systems Network Engineer (LAN/WAN) (Hybrid)

A.C. Coy•Raleigh, NC

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tier One Technologies is seeking a Systems Network Engineer to support our US Government client. This hybrid Contract-to-Hire position will be located in Raleigh, NC. SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

Requirements

A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then 4 additional years of related experience is required.
8-12 years of Network/Systems Engineering experience.
5+ years of LAN Engineering.
Expertise in LAN protocols, technologies, and architecture design.
Extensive experience with LAN design, implementation, and management, including deploying LAN solutions for large complex facilities.
In depth understanding of LAN security standards and methodologies.
Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex LAN issues.
Ability to stay up to date with the latest networking technologies, standards, and industry developments in the LAN Engineering field.
Proficiency in network monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds).
Ability to travel up to 10% for occasional short-term assignments if necessary.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal .
Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
Candidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Status Green Card holder.
Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)

Nice To Haves

Experience with site reviews for Cisco networks including circuit capacity, switch types, and IOS is a plus.
Experience using direct measurements or design documents to advise the organization about infrastructure, reliability, and performance issues is a plus.
Experience with wireless solutions such as Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, Juniper Mist, and Fortinet is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex LAN/Wireless issues escalated from Tier 2 engineers.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 2 LAN Engineers.
Design, implement, and manage LAN/Wireless infrastructure projects.
Perform network performance monitoring and optimization.
Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams.
Network design, and configuration of OSPF, EIGRP, RIP and Static routing solutions.
Plan/schedule any upgrades, including any that may occur on weekends or during other off-duty hours, and release necessary notifications to the field.
Provide Network Automation support (upgrade software on switches, archive switch configurations, standardize switch configurations, and provide hardware/software reports upon request).
Mitigate vulnerabilities affecting switches.
Configure and support wireless systems.
Architecture design, and systems implementation, of middle-of-row to core connectivity.
IOS layer 2 and layer 3 configuration and support.
Firewall and load balancing support.
Top-of-rack to middle-of-row connectivity.
Top-of-rack to server connectivity.
Server to middle-of-row backup, and backup to backup core connectivity.
Enclosure network hardware including blade switches and pass-thru modules.
Assist with special projects that may require working with multiple vendors, field personnel, and area/district managers.
Provide Root Cause Analysis of any outage during established and authorized hardware refresh window.
Develop change and test management procedures consistent with the established processes.
Develop, implement, and monitor the processes and procedures for "Test LAN" pilot implementation.
Document recommendations suitable for presentation.
Develop procedures for implementation of new hardware/software products and applications.
Review site designs for pathways and support systems, including multi-floor pathways and penetrations for fiber optic cable and/or copper backbones.
Use of Ekahau sidekick.
Collaborate with other IT teams for integrated system solutions.