Senior Network Services Engineer

In a world where there is seemingly an infinite number of Government Services firms, we strive to not just be a place to work, but to be the place to work! Here at ASET Partners we are looking for a highly skilled, exceptionally motivated Senior Network Services Engineer to bring onto our remote team.

SUMMARY

ASET is looking for a Senior Network Services Engineer to support the design, implementation, monitoring, management, change management, software upgrades, problem / incident resolution, and root cause analysis in support of IPv6 project initiative.

GSA wants to migrate from IPv4 to IPv6. The project is to move all GSA users VLANs IPv6 only in the Field Offices (FOs) and Regional Office Buildings (ROBs).

As GSA deploys a Client VPN service, that service can encapsulate the remote client with an IPv6 address as they connect to the VPN service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement switch provisioning (configuration) and implementation across multiple sites, including coordinating cutover logistics and change management.
• Establish network monitoring for newly installed and replaced equipment.
• Support and operate Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN) sites
• Support and maintain network equipment and configuration (routers and routing).
• Manage the LAN / WAN routing protocol between the routers and perform port management, network capacity management (including planning and trending).
• Provision and configuring switches and routers.
• Utilize and implement network orchestration tools and techniques to facilitate automated and consistent configurations, management, testing, deployment, and operations of physical and virtual devices within the network.
• Manage status, errors, and inbound and outbound traffic statistics of all routing interfaces, bandwidth utilization, and errors of all inbound and outbound LAN / WAN circuits.
• Makes technical decisions on kinds of data to be gathered and methods to be used in data collection and analysis.
• Provides technical direction, guidance, and assistance to assigned projects, suggesting efficient approaches and methods for solving problems..
• Analyzes, diagnoses, and recommends solutions to complex problems.
• Escalate issues to vendor and third-party entities, as necessary and directed by the Government.
• Generates / updates network documentation in coordination with the onsite installation resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and client personnel at all levels.
• Produce knowledge base articles and SOPs.
• Designing and implementing an automation framework for all aspects of the application lifecycle, including build, test, and deployment
• Performing operations tasks such as monitoring application performance over time or troubleshooting issues with production applications
• Monitoring network performance to ensure that the platform can handle increased traffic from new applications or services
• Designing, building, and maintaining the systems underlying an application platform
• Developing new technologies to support existing applications or creating new applications using new technologies
• Participating in meetings with executives to discuss technical issues and propose solutions
• Reviewing code written by other engineers to ensure it meets standards for quality, security, and performance
• Collaborating with other members of the engineering team to design new features or improve existing ones
• Consuming and analyzing large amounts of data in order to identify patterns and make predictions about future trends
• Escalate issues to vendor and third-party entities, as necessary and directed by the Government.

Required Qualifications

• Public Trust Clearance and ITILv4 Foundation Certification by start date.
• Previous experience implementing IPV6.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
• Previous experience supporting and operating Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN) sites
• Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.
• Proven ability to work independently in a full and / or partial remote environment with limited supervision and may supervise / lead others.
• Possess the ability to communicate in both oral and written forms, demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff as well as clients.
• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
• Maintain standard working hours per the DIGIT contract and to be available for meetings, and other collaborative efforts during working hours.
• Proficient in configuring the following protocols : BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and Static routes.
• Previous experience with NetScaler.
• Familiar with SD-WAN architectures such as Cisco Catalyst Center (Formerly DNA Center), and VMware (VeloCloud)
• Design network architecture for Software Design Access / Software Defined Networks, utilizing Cisco Catalyst Center (Formerly DNA Center).
• Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA).
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including holidays as scheduled.
• Shall possess the ability to communicate in both oral and written forms, demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff as well as clients.
• Demonstrated ability to apply comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
• Familiarity with the following technologies : Active Directory, Windows, ServiceNow, Network Monitoring Systems (Solarwinds), Cisco Prime, LAN / WAN control protocols.
• Proficiency in the Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Docs, Slides, Sheets), Slack, and ServiceNow.
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including holidays as scheduled.

Education and Experience

• 7- 12 years of experience and bachelor's degree
• Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self-discipline with cultural change management and an agile mindset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following :

• If remote, maintain home workspace in a safe manner, free from safety hazards and in line with information security policies.
• Communicate verbally in person, over the phone or by video chat and clearly / succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard.
• Appear on camera for meetings with co-workers and government partners via video chat and ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information is consistent with the company’s expectation of information security.
• Viewing computer screens and sitting for long periods of time.
• Travel minimally, via car or plane, which requires ability to manage luggage, laptop, and briefing materials (up to 25 pounds).

ASET Snapshot :

• We are a growing IT consulting and professional services firm that combines large-business experience with small-business efficiency and ingenuity
• Founded in 2008
• Profitable from day one, zero debt
• Offices in Alexandria, VA and Baltimore, MD
• Over 75 employees and growing
• Over 15 active contracts supporting 10+ Federal Agencies
• Our mission is to drastically change our client's expectations... one program at a time

Top 10 Reasons Our Employees Love Working at ASET :

1. Outstanding benefits! Including : health, dental, and vision care, a 401k retirement plan with up to a 4% company paid contribution, and employee achievement and merit awards to name a few.

2. We have very high hiring standards, so their co-workers are just as smart and talented as they are.

3. We are not profit driven; we are results driven and believe that profits will follow.

4. Unlike Office Space, our employees do not have eight bosses. They have just one or two, and they are not micromanagers.

It's not our style and we just don't have time for it!

5. We're different than the rest. Our employees love our unique small-company culture.

6. We have established a trusted relationship with all our clients and refuse to make recommendations that aren't in our clients' best interests.

7. They feel appreciated and recognized for the contributions they make each day.

8. We offer a healthy work-life balance, flexible schedules, and competitive pay.

9. They love that we have been constantly growing. It's exciting to add new folks and it offers many opportunities for career advancement and growth.

10. We work hard, and we play hard, too! We host quarterly company-wide lunches, regular happy hours and an annual New Year's party in January as a way of saying 'thank you' to our hard-working staff.