Senior Network Engineer

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Client's team.

Position Overview :

The Senior Network Engineer plays a critical role within a small team of IT professionals, managing and maintaining the network infrastructure of the UC Washington Center.

This 11-story mixed-use facility in Washington, D.C. houses students, faculty, and various UC offices, including the Office of Federal Governmental Relations (FGR).

The engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of the existing network, promptly resolving any disruptions, and extending or upgrading the infrastructure as needed.

This role may involve working outside normal business hours and occasionally requires travel.

Key Responsibilities :

Network and Security Management (40%)

• Lead the planning, design, development, and implementation of network and security systems.
• Provide user support, training, and system maintenance, and ensure quality assurance for all network systems.
• Collaborate with IT and business partners to define, document, and implement new systems and functionalities.
• Configure and manage enterprise-level network and security protocols.
• Analyze and improve current workflows and system integration to enhance performance.
• Lead application testing and recommend processes to optimize network designs and new developments.
• Conduct interviews with users to interpret and document their current state environments.

Team Leadership and Technical Problem Solving (25%)

• Use leadership skills to resolve complex technical challenges and lead team members in delivering project components such as testing and training.
• Act as the primary liaison for operational planning, workflow testing, and development.
• Work independently to make decisions and provide recommendations for improvements in system quality, efficiency, and functionality.

Research and Strategic Implementation (25%)

• Design and implement large, complex network projects across the institution.
• Participate in planning, developing, and evaluating information systems that support UCDC’s strategic operations.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for network projects and apply best practices and departmental policies.
• Serve as a technical lead for multiple moderate to broad-scope projects, ensuring the implementation and maintenance of detailed project plans.

Support and Maintenance (10%)

• Act as the main IT point of contact for network and security-related support and maintenance.
• Provide 24 / 7 on-call support during emergencies and perform regular maintenance of systems during off-hours, including weekends.

Required Qualifications :

Experience :

Minimum 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level LAN / WAN / WLAN networks.

Technical Knowledge :

• In-depth experience with Cisco VSS routers, switches, Next Generation Firewalls, Firewall Threat Defense (FTD), and ASA firewalls.
• Expertise in OSI layers 2 and 3, IP / TEP protocols, and related industry standards.
• Strong understanding of network hardware platforms, protocols, and software.
• Ability to design and deploy configurations in Nutanix and Entra ID environments.
• Advanced knowledge of network and communication systems, including voice and data field techniques.

Skills :

• Highly developed problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex issues independently.
• Proven ability to gather, organize, and analyze data for various assignments.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with cabling plans, standards, and overseeing installation processes.

Other Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience / training.
• CCNA Certification

Preferred Qualifications :

• Familiarity with Windows DNS / DHCP implementations.
• Experience with Cisco firewall policies, IPSEC tunnels, and Remote VPN configuration and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of OSPF and BGP routing protocols, with experience implementing them on Cisco devices.

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government.

Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC.

We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

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