Network Engineer Tier 3
- Washington DC
- $150,000-175,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Install, configure, maintain, and optimize LAN and WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPN appliances, load balancers, and security devices.
- Ensure timely application of security patches to all network infrastructure devices, including routers, switches, voice and video systems, and security appliances.
- Monitor and analyze network performance using network management tools, troubleshooting network issues, and optimizing performance based on industry best practices.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of network assets, including hardware and software components, and ensure efficient asset tracking and lifecycle management.
- Provide design recommendations, technical feedback, and support during engineering meetings to contribute to the planning and execution of network projects.
- Manage data center network infrastructure, assist with storage and virtualization systems, and collaborate with relevant teams on infrastructure expansion and improvements.
- Stay informed of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in communications, networking devices, and system security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network-related problems and outages, including those affecting voice, video, and data services, schedule necessary network upgrades and optimizations.
- Demonstrate expertise in routing, switching, and firewall configuration, supporting complex and secure LAN/WAN networks.
- Understand and support Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems, including system security management, to ensure smooth integration with network services.
- Submit detailed and accurate reports on network performance, incidents, upgrades, and infrastructure status as required.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing software and hardware-related inquiries and troubleshooting issues promptly.
- Actively participate in team meetings to share updates, ideas, and solutions; lead or assist in network or related projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to objectives.
- Lead or assist in the execution of network or system-related projects, ensuring proper planning, coordination, and adherence to timelines.
- Implement and enforce security protocols for network infrastructure and systems to prevent unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats.
- Work with the team to plan and implement backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure the resilience of network and data services.
- Excellent customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests
- Cisco Router and switch configuration (IOS/NX-OS), Palo Alto NextGen Firewall and VPN configuration experience, Experience with General Dynamics Taclanes and/or GEMOne
- F5 Load Balancer Knowledge, GTM/Big DNS Knowledge
- Technically proficient and experienced with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems, network security, network traffic analysis, incident response, vulnerability analysis, packet analysis, and systems hardening.
- Possesses proficient knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols, encryption protocols, communication protocols. Examples include but not limited to: TLS/SSL, IPsec, SSH, BGP, VLAN, LLDP, LACP, ARP, 802.1x, DNS, AES, NTP, etc.
- Network Design and Implementation, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Tuning
- Active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance.