Network Engineer (Cisco ISE platform)

Responsibilities

This Network Engineer will be working on innovative network design and operations. This position will support various customers within Health Solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and be a part of a first class organization working on complex, leading edge network technology. Position is responsible for providing engineering expertise for complex multi-service networking. The Network Engineer is responsible for engineering, and supporting of the network design, deployment and operations for a large government customer located in Baltimore, Maryland. This position may require from 25% to 50% travel to various domestic customer locations.

 

What you will do:

• Nnetwork requirements of remote customer offices, campus buildings, and Data Centers. Define equipment, cables, adapters and configurations needed to upgrade buildings and sites to established standard.
• Analyze current network configurations and determine implementation requirements.
• Configure routing protocols, complex switch networks, and Fabric Path configurations
• Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration setting according to pre-engineered design templates.
• Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, etc. and arrange delivery to site for installation.
• Upgrade configuration of existing network equipment to support new features and functions.
• Work with field installation contractors while they are on-site and provide all technical details to complete installations.
• Continually review the customer's network and practices looking for opportunities to enhance network functionality, performance and reliability.
• Assist in the evaluation of potential network products or technical solutions.
• Test LAN/WAN and WLAN equipment software (i.e.: IOS, NXOS)
• Contribute to the development of network documentation, including diagrams, standards, specifications and operating procedures.
• Monitor for opportunities to enhance the customer network/system performance or reliability.
• Monitor for opportunities to improve the customer service delivery practices.
• Perform on-going management of network installation and upgrade projects and maintain deployment schedules.
• Provide guidance to team members and provide status metrics to Government customer and Northrop Grumman management.
• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.
• Maintain and extend expertise in applicable areas of network and computer hardware and software technology.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

 

• Requires at least 5 years with BS/BA,  3 to 5 years with MS/MA. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ of experience administering the Cisco ISE platform
• A minimum of five (5) years’ of experience in a System Administration discipline with experience administering vCenter, Unix/Linux and Windows platforms.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience with Python scripting language
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience with Cisco router and switch configuration commands and configuring network authentication using the TACACS and RADIUS protocols.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience configuring management tools using to use the SNMP protocol as well as Microsoft Active Directory user account administration.
• CCNP certification
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green card holder
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passed Cisco Certified Internetworking Professional – Enterprise Core exam within the last two years.
• At least 4 years of experience writing Python scripting language and Regular Expression
• At Least 5 years of experience implementing Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) product in a large multi-data centers and enterprise environment.
• At least 5 years of experience deploying Cisco Virtual Private Network product such as Cisco ASA and Cisco Wireless LAN in a multi office and large campus environment.
• At least 5 years of experience working with physical media and equipment associated with each wired and wireless networking.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics to management and non-technical audiences, as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis

Benefits:

 

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Salary : $86,000 - $138,000