Sr. Network Engineer Herndon VA

Sr. Network Engineer

 
Job ID: Job-1563       
Job Title:      Sr. Network Engineer   
location:       Herndon VA     
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $90K - $130K + bonus   
Description:    15+ years of experience 

Responsibilities 
• Support the network environment to include management of network and security system resources; risk management, security compliance, vulnerability scanning, patching, upgrades, multivendor firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, vpn's; network design and architecture problem analysis; network troubleshooting and network maintenance, measured against SLAs. 
• Drives efficiencies and projects cross functionally. Will manage multiple highly complex projects. 
• Provides root-cause analysis, contributes to the knowledge base, and provides recommendations for continuous improvements to workflow, process, resiliency, cost structure, and technology. 
• Participate in the maintenance of network configuration documentation, documentation on maintenance, as well as standard operating procedures (SOPs) that pertain to network engineering. 
• Participate in customer, contract and vendor meetings as required. 
• Support of network environments includes management of network and security system resources; risk management, security compliance, vulnerability scanning, patching, upgrades, multivendor firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers; network design and architecture problem analysis; network troubleshooting and network maintenance, measured against internal and external customer SLAs. 
• Provide daily support and accept accountability for the performance and reliability of various cross-platform applications and services, and ensure that system failures are restored in a timely manner, measured against SLAs. 
• Be able to work independently and come up to speed quickly on new technologies. 
• Executing special projects or other related duties as required; 

Qualifications 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technology discipline required. 
8+ years of network design and architecture experience. 
• 15+ years' experience working as an Network professional with at least 10+ years of hands-on Cisco and Juniper multilayer switch and router configuration and troubleshooting experience in IOS and JUNOS in a 24x7 critical infrastructure systems environment requiring 99.99% or higher availability with multiple international sites. 
• Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification or higher preferred. 
• 5+ years’ experience supporting firewalls (Cisco PIX/ASA Checkpoint), IPSEC and SSL VPN. Deep knowledge of firewall configuration across a multi-vendor environment. 
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment; flexibility to work extended hours and weekends if needed. 
• Expertise must include knowledge of and hands on experience with TCP/IP, OSI model, routing protocols (BGP), VCS, VTP, STP, LACP, PAgP, RSPAN, NAT, ACL, VRRP, HSRP, Cisco ACS, HSRP, OSPF, RIP, IPSEC, GRE, VLAN Trunking. 
• Extensive knowledge in L4-7 Load balancing technologies across a multi-vendor environment: SSL Termination, Source-NAT, Sticky, Hashing, GSLB, DSR, Remote vs. Real server. 
• Provide support for the VPN remote access solutions. 
• Provide support for Web Proxy, inline IPS and Sniffer systems. 
• Provide support for network services including DNS, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP, and HTTPS. 
• PCI/SOX compliance experience as it relates to network best practices and security as well as managing and complying to PCI network controls 
• Hands on experience with Linux/Unix systems running network management tools such as Snort, Syslog, MRTG, NMIS, RANCID, SNMP is preferred. 
• Preferred expertise that encompasses network management and support, integration services, and security audit and design. 
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment. 
• Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and written in a professional manner. 
• Ability to create and maintain positive and professional business relationships with both internal associates and external customers. 
• Support, patching and remediation in response to security flaws. 
• Knowledge of Data Center Operations and associated physical wiring and cabling infrastructure and standards. 
• Demonstrated strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. 
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must be proactive, able to work with little to no supervision, detailed orientated and possess a strong work ethic. 
• Providing on-call support for a 24X7 production environment (on-call compensation is provided); 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 
• Able to learn and master new technology quickly and improve personal performance through continual self-study; 
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously; 
• Strong interpersonal and team relationship skills and able to work well individually or as part of a team; 
• Must have excellent problem solving, analytical, and time management skills; 
• Ability to work effectively with internal development and business units; 
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment. 
• Extensive hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience. 
• Strong desire to learn and grow technically and professionally. 

Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume. 

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