Network Engineer III at Tanager, Inc. in Woodlawn, Maryland

Job Description:

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading Woman Owned Small Business systems integration company providing innovative solutions in areas of Information Assurance, Cyber Security, Insider Threat, Helpdesk Services and Information Technology. Tanager is currently looking for a Network Engineer III position is located in Woodlawn, Maryland. This position may require from 25% to 50% travel to various domestic customer locations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Public Trust - Prefer candidate to already possess an active Public Trust; will consider candidates with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities:

• Network Engineers will report to Project Managers and Service Delivery Managers.


• Surveys network requirements of remote field offices (approx.1950 sites) and campus building. Define network/wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment, cables, adapters and configurations needed to upgrade buildings and sites to established standard.


• Analyze current network configurations and determine implementation requirements.


• Configure routing protocols, complex switch networks, and Fabric Path configurations.


• Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration setting according to pre-engineered design templates.


• Plan, prepare and execute site survey for WLAN/NAC implementation.


• Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, etc. and arrange delivery to site for installation.


• Upgrade configuration of existing network equipment to support new features and functions.


• Manage field installation contractors while they are on-site and provide all technical details to complete site surveys and installations.


• Continually review customer's network and practices looking for opportunities to enhance network functionally, performance and reliability.


• Assist in the evaluation of potential network products or technical solutions. Test LAN/WAN/WLAN/NAC equipment software (i.e.: IOS, CatOS)


• Contribute to the development of network documentation, including diagrams, standards, specifications and operating procedures.


• Monitor for opportunities to enhance the customer's network/system performance or reliability, and to improve the customer's service delivery practices.


• Perform on-going management of network installation and upgrade projects. Maintain deployment schedules. Provide guidance to team members. Provide status metrics to Government customer and client management.


• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.


• Maintain and extend expertise in applicable areas of network and computer hardware and software technology.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relative experience, Master's degree and 3 years of relative experience, or 9 years of relative experience in an IT field in lieu of a degree.


• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Written


• 3 years of hands-on network experience


• 2 years of hands-on experience configuring routing protocols and switching configuration in medium to large enterprise networks


• Demonstrate an understanding of network connectivity for physical and virtualized servers and Storage Area Network (SAN)


• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics to management and non-technical audiences, as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passed the Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert Written examination.


• Passed VMWare Data Center Virtualization or End User Computing examination.


• Hands-on experience with Cisco NXOS.


• Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and learn skills necessary to complete job


• Prior hands on experience with Cisco networks.


• Knowledge of Wide Area Network technologies.


• Knowledge of Local Area Network technologies such as Ethernet, wireless LAN as well as the physical media and equipment associated with each.


• Knowledge of IP routing protocols and implementations.


• Mature, self-motivated, adaptable and able to work well in a group environment


• Ability to develop and execute detailed written plans for tasks and projects


• Experience in conducting analysis and documenting use cases and detailed requirements

EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vet