Network Engineer - Now Hiring

Top Skills' Details

1.) 4-5 years of actual hands-on experience in the configuration of Cisco hardware - Routers, switches, and ASA firewalls.

2.) Familiarity with common network routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF (can substitute for EIGRP, but preferably BGP or OSPF protocol exposure).

3.) Familiarity with WAN technologies and protocols such as T1/E1, Frame-Relay, HDLC, DSL, Cellular, MPLS, and DMVPN

4.) Ability to handle multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously

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

Nice to haves

* STRONG preference given towards bilingual candidates - supporting customer engagements in South America and Asian Pacific markets.

* Cisco Certifications - CCNA or CCNP Preferred

* Knowledge of Cloud Services (e.g AWS and Azure)

Description:

This opening is in the Annapolis, MD location and will be part of their technology Service & Operations business unit. They are looking to expand the size of their Engineering and Architecture team.

This opening is for a Mid to level that wants to get their foot in the door and grow into systems/network engineering and architecture. This opening is due to the growth and workload on their team and they are looking to develop people rather than try to find more high-level architects and engineers in the future.

Candidate must be familiar with advanced networking concepts and technologies, including routing, switching, application centric and cloud based technologies, 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.

Skills:

Wan, Network engineering, Vpn, Bgp, Router, ccna, Cisco, configuration, deployment, Troubleshooting, Switches, Data center, Routing, Infrastructure, Support, Ccnp, cisco routers, cisco asa, cisco switches, cisco certified, network connectivity, network infrastructure, Cisco configuration, Juniper, Routers and switches, Ospf, Firewall

Top Skills Details:

Wan,Network engineering,Vpn,Bgp,Router,ccna,Cisco,configuration,deployment,Troubleshooting,Switches,Data center,Routing,Infrastructure,Support,Ccnp

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

- Experience: 4 years in...

• 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

Job 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)

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Desired Experience:

• 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

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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