A270: Sr. Network Engineer

Sr. Network Engineer

Primary Location : Washington, District of Columbia

V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Sr. Network Engineer for our premier client in Washington, District of Columbia .

WHAT YOU’LL NEED :

Technical Requirements and Certifications

Cisco Certification in specialized areas is required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or Computer Science
• The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (15 years)
• 10 years experience managing, developing, and delivering strategic network architectural design and operational excellence.
• 10 years experience designing enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, VMs, virtual networks, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of current protocols and standards.
• Experience designing and implementing Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Security Software.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of scaled systems, ability to identify problem areas, uphold network quality, and drive design.
• Expert on of WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi technology.
• Strong knowledge of IT security requirements and experience working with information security.
• Experience with Lean IT concepts.
• Experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• Knowledge and understanding of system flow charts, traffic flow, and data processing concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Extensive experience with developing strategic plans.
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Technical Skills :

• Excellent architecture and technical support documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating needs assessments, budgets, and so on.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keep attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and act on it.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

Job Responsibilities :

Strategy & Planning :

• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use.
• Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports.
• Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in network technologies, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all network procurement and development efforts.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.

Acquisition & Deployment :

• Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote network devices and appliances across the organization’s network.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Design company LANs, WANs, VMs, virtual networks, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other devices.
• Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.

Operational Management :

• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities.
• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
• Manage servers, including database, e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Participate in managing all network security solutions.

V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.

S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks.

As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you’re eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more.

V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth.

V-Soft Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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