Network Engineer

Job Details: Role: Journeyman Network Engineer Location: Remote Duration: Long Term Contract Job Responsibilities :Provide support to internal teams and Federal Agency on data networks and an and security solutions .Work with internal teams and Federal Agency to manage, troubleshoot and monitor data solutions leveraging Routing Protocols (OSPF/BGP), Switching technologies (Spanning Tree, VSS) .Configure Palo Alto firewalls Rules; application ID, Thread Prevention, etc .Manage and maintain data network and systems using Cisco Product lines .Monitor Network performance using SolarWinds and take steps to ensure optimal performance .Resolve issues related to Data Networks and escalate to Tier IV if required, Implement and troubleshoot enterprise network -related solutions/incidents/system outages .Respond to escalated incidents and service requests from Delivery/Operations Teams .1-3+ years of experience with data networks with emphasis in Routing Protocols (OSPF/EIGRP), Switching Technologies (Spanning Tree, VSS) .Experience with Cisco Prime, SolarWinds Engineers ToolSet, SecureCRT, ServiceNow .Cisco Platforms and Adjunct Administration, Maintenance, and Installation .Basic understanding of configuring Firewall Rules .Demonstrated ability to collaborate with project teams and managers .Strong team player .Create and update technical and process documentation .Use tools such as SNOW, Splunk, StealthWatch, AlgoSec, New Relic, SolarWinds, and other log evaluation and monitoring tools. identify and perform corrective actions on network devices by using smart hands, remote access tools, and vendor agreements . Minimum Qualification s:3 or more years of related experienc e.Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, collaborative environmen t.Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills are require d.Must have strong critical thinking, complex problem solving, appropriate judgment, and decision-making skill s.Experience with major cloud providers preferre d.Possess superior technical aptitude and effective written and verbal communications skill s.Familiarity with all or some tools strongly preferre d:· Ansib le· A RX· Cisco ISE, Prime, U CS· Infobl ox· Nexus OS· New Relic APM/Synthetics/Insig ht· Pupp et· Riverb ed· SC OM· Service N ow· SolarWin ds· Splu nk· StealthWat ch· Git/GitHub/Jenki ns· ServiceN ow· Jira and Confluen ce Preferred Qualificatio ns:Professional certifications such as CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, and ITIL v4.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related fie ld.Familiar with tools including: ServiceNow, GitHub, Jira, Confluen ce.Experience with ITIL, DevSecOps and Agile concep ts.Experience supporting Government contra cts Clearance Requireme nts:U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Suitability/Public T rust