Network Engineer II

Position type : Full-time Direct Hire

Location : McLean, VA

Note : Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

As a Network Engineer II, you will :

The Network Engineer 2 is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and managing network solutions for the customers to ensure maximum uptime.

The role includes designing system configurations, documenting and managing the pre-installation and testing of a new network, and performs upgrades to hardware and software as required.

The knowledge of or desire to learn about servers, virtualization, windows domain, and / or SQL is a major bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain networking equipment such as switches and routers
• Originate design documents for large networks
• Create Design documentation including Narrative Design Documents, Systems Designs, Network Block Diagrams, Preparation of Specifications
• Perform QA / QC and technical reviews of designs
• Implementing and creating network designs using data center networking fundamentals (experience with VXLAN is a must)

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience with a bachelor s degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields
• Experience with networking protocols, such as OSPF, BGP, RIP. Knowledge of VXLAN is a must.
• Experience using Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc)
• Advanced knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.
• Must be able to obtain a DHS Clearance; EOD (Public Trust)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with a master s degree in engineering or IT field
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or CCNA
• VCP VMware Certified Professional or VCA VMware Certified Associate
• MCSA or MCSE Microsoft cert
• Experience with Physical Security Systems Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, and CCTV
• Experience with the following core platforms and services or a strong desire to learn :
• VMware ESXi and vSphere
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019 Deployment and Administration
• Microsoft Windows 10 Deployment and Administration
• DNS, DFS, and DHCP
• Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy
• Data center storage fundamentals (experience with SAN protocols and NAS protocols)

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS :

Pay Range* : $90,000 - $100,000 a year salary plus benefits

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits : Innova Solutions offers benefits(based on eligibility) that include the following : Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental / vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).