Network Engineer I
Tanager Inc.

Job Info

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This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading Woman Owned Small Business systems integration company providing innovative solutions in areas of Information Assurance, Cyber Security, Insider Threat, Helpdesk Services and Information Technology. Tanager is currently looking for a Network Engineer I position is located in Baltimore, Maryland area.


CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Public Trust - Prefer candidate to already possess an active Public Trust; will consider candidates with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities:

• Survey network requirements of remote customer offices, campus buildings, and Data 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 configuration.
• Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration setting accord to pre-engineered design templates.
• Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, and arrange delivery to site for installation.
• Upgrade configuration of existing network equipment to support new features and functions.
• Configure networking functions on blade-based server node to the enterprise network.
• 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 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 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree or Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of directly related experience or a Master's degree and one year or relevant work experience; OR 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a Cisco Certified Network Engineers must possess a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent level of Cisco Certification. Cisco Certified Network Engineers must possess a Cisco CCIE or equivalent level of Cisco Certification.
• Cisco Certified Network Engineers must possess a Cisco CCNA or equivalent level of Cisco Certification and a minimum of (3) years of hands-on network experience configuring routing protocols and switching configuration in medium to large enterprise networks.
• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience in network connectivity for Cisco Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) networking equipment and software.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with setting up blade-based server node that integrates servers, storage, networking and management into a single chassis.
• Demonstrate strong ability to communicate technical topics to management and non-technical audiences, as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting the Social Security Administration or similar government agencies.
• Understanding of SSA business processes supporting IT programs, networks, and/or cybersecurity programs.
• Passed the Cisco Certified Networking Profession (CCNP).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco NXOS.
• Prior hands on experience with Cisco networks automation such as Python scripting and Cisco PRIME Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Wide Area Network technologies.
• Knowledge of Local Area Network technologies such as Ethernet, wireless LAN as well as the physical media and equipment associated with each.
• Knowledge of IP routing protocols and implementations.

EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vet

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