MSM Technology · 10 hours ago
Sr. Network Engineer
MSM Technology is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support their customer onsite in Washington, DC. The role involves modernizing the agency's network infrastructure and ensuring optimal performance while collaborating with various teams to resolve incidents and improve policies.
Information TechnologyIT InfrastructureProject ManagementTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Modernize agency’s network infrastructure – design, solution and architecture in a Microsoft Azure based environment
Assess and implement new or replacement IT equipment in use throughout agency’s enterprise network. This includes telecom closet switches, line cards, routers, firewalls, cabling, etc
Review agency’s IT infrastructure on a regular basis to maximize system performance and efficiencies
Determine the production infrastructure capacity IT needs to meet the evolving demands of the agency
Support the expansion of agency’s network for things such as support for increased remote and geographically dispersed workforce, support for additional network-intensive services such as softphones and further use of cloud-provided services, etc
Review agency and M365 AD and identify design inconsistencies - develop corrective action and cleanup plans for the agency’s environment
Assist Tier II in resolving escalated incidents and requests using a combination of prior technical knowledge among team members via mentoring and cross-training. In addition, team members are expected to research and contribute to a shared knowledge base to help troubleshoot issues and share information to be used by others
Look for areas to create new and update existing policies and procedures to ensure consistent work quality
Maintain excellent collaboration and working relationships with all tier teams to ensure all teams aware of current efforts
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant experience in a lead or senior role
8+ years of experience with relevant network technologies, or ability to quickly learn the following: Microsoft Azure, Cisco Switches, Cisco VPN, Cisco Nexus, Cisco Unity Call Manager, Palo Alto Firewalls, Aruba Guest Wireless AP's (53), Citrix Netscaler, Nutanix, MS Express Route, DOI connection, zScaler, Zayo, Allied and AT&T circuits
Must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation. A Secret clearance is preferred and will need to be attained if not already held
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred but not required
An existing security clearance is highly preferred (Secret)