Network Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Takt Global Solutions LLC
Location: College Park, MD 20740
Description:
Job Description
Requirements
- Analyze, assess, and troubleshoot operational issues in a LAN/WAN infrastructure and be able to make changes including cabling, switches, routers, and firewalls, Layer 2 and Layer 3 design, and network configurations.
- Operate and maintain all network hardware and software.
- Plan and execute network migrations, network OS upgrades, network hardware upgrades, firewall implementations and VPN installations.
- Provide in-house technical training to staff on a continuing basis.
- Monitor network activity including, but not limited to, network equipment health, data transfer rates, network connectivity, bandwidth consumption, and security intrusions.
- Create, maintain, and disseminate system documentation and Standard Operating Procedures for network maintenance activities.
- Maintain and operate communication devices and services including Network
- Management tools, equipment and software, and telephone support lines (such as the 1-888-OPSnet line).
- Deliver monthly reports concerning network metrics including, but not limited to, network uptime statistics, bandwidth consumption, network link utilization, and outages for both network links and network equipment.
- Configure and operate CISCO Unified Communications server (Call Manager) in support of enterprise wide VOIP Phones and DVTCs.
- Configure Quality of Service (QOS) over a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network to support classes of service and voice/video traffic.
- Provide the on-call and after-hours support as required.
Requirements
- A BS degree in engineering, computer science, related field or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Ability to pass a background investigation for a position of public trust
- Ability to work under general supervision.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to provide technical oversight or supervision of others.
- 6 to 8+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- U.S. Citizen or Green card is required for the position. Candidate must successfully pass a Federal Background Investigation.
- Virtualization environments and tools such as VMWare, vCenter
- Linux
- SolarWinds