Lead Network Engineer

TEKsystems Lead Network Engineer Linthicum, Maryland Apply Now

As an organization, TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) provides a continuum of services ranging from Engagement Management to full functional Outsourcing including Offshore Centers in Canada and India.

Our model provides the ability to engage customers beyond staffing when asked for more ownership, capabilities, or methodology while enhancing client / consultant support.

Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.

This Lead Network Engineer position is responsible for the delivery of infrastructure solutions and services through standard offerings and processes that drive consistent adoption and speed to market.

Network includes, but are not limited to, high level routing protocol expertise, core data center networks, hybrid Cloud architecture, load balancing devices, firewall / IPS devices, VPN solutions, Internet access and web filtering, wireless access, DNS / DHCP, network security and monitoring.

Individual will work under general direction of the Network Services IS Manager (ISM) within a team of Network engineers responsible for providing a diverse array of deliverables to optimize network capabilities and services.

Essential Functions :

• Develop and generate Systems Design Packages, to include conceptual, logical, and physical network architecture / designs and resulting artifacts, including documents and drawings, configuration policies and guidelines, testing analyses, test plans, and risk assessments to ensure sound architecture.
• Research technological advancements to ensure that network solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and company standards as well as emerging business requirements.
• Evaluate complex data networking technologies to understand their potential vs. risk and make recommendations including both technical and business foundations.
• Work with technology vendors and IS purchasing in vendor negotiations and selection as needed.
• Contribute to the development, testing, distribution, and documentation of networking technologies and solutions, and conduct training / turn-over of engineered solutions to operational support.
• Troubleshoots and demonstrates problem solving skills in identification of the root causes of business performance and execution issues by using process and data analysis.
• Escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner to IS Manager for support, approval and / or resolution.
• Availability to work extended, off-hours, based upon project requirements and Major Incident remediation situations.
• Occasional travel may be required to support project implementations (less than 10%).

Minimum Requirements :

• 8-10 years of experience in network technologies.
• Technical or Vendor Certifications as appropriate.

Skills / Abilities :

• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills to effectively serve as an organizational advisor of technologies.
• Excellent process work instruction and technical documentation experience.
• Cloud Networking and Security expertise in Azure, OCI, etc.
• Public Cloud Connectivity (Equinix Fabric, MegaPort, etc.).
• Hi Level Routing Expertise EIGRP / BGP / OSPF (CCIE Level) to support global routing architecture.

Core Competencies :

• Business Knowledge / Organizational Acumen.
• Initiative and Drive.
• Leading Self and Others.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, commissions, profit sharing, etc.

Please click on the following link to learn more about our full-time internal employment benefits : TEKsystems Benefits.

The expected posting close date is October 7, 2024.

TEKsystems is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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