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Senior Core Network Engineer will work within a collaborative team to provide engineering design, testing and implementation support across multiple wired and wireless networking topologies and technologies both in support of current and new Core Engineering projects and customers. This person must have experience with the design, implementation and troubleshooting of enterprise level Cisco wired and/or wireless networks as well as familiarity with other vendors including Juniper, Mist and Aruba Networks. The Senior Core Network Engineer will work closely with other members of the Core Engineering team to develop. test and execute network designs and implementation plans that meet all customer requirements and that can be effectively and efficiently implemented. In addition, the Senior Core Network Engineer will provide remote Tier 3/4 support to both customers and other Core Network Engineers across multiple projects and technologies.
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
OTHER DUTIES
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work within a collaborative team to provide core engineering support for both wireless and wired networks for clients. This will include upgrading, configuration and management of enterprise management and access control systems such as Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Identity Services Engine as well as WLAN infrastructure including Wireless LAN Controllers, Mobility Service Engines, Access Points, Layer 2/3 switches and routers.
- Remotely support onsite teams with the installation or life cycle replacement of wireless and/or wired infrastructure at customer sites. In addition, the Sr. Core Network Engineer will work collaboratively with the other Sr. Engineers and the Core Engineering Manager on wireless and wired network design as well as project coordination. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco WLAN infrastructure including Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Mobility Services Engines (MSE) and Access Points (AP’s) in both HA and non-HA configurations.
- Configuration, Operations and Management of Cisco Prime Infrastructure.
- Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers and Layer 2/3 switches,
- Configuration and troubleshooting of security platforms such as Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) and Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Create and/or update detailed documents and diagrams including Design Documents, Implementations Plans and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ability to work both within a team and individually with minimal supervision.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-7 years of experience in enterprise network implementation and support
- 5-7 years of experience in wireless infrastructure support in a large environment
- 5-7 years of experience in LAN infrastructure support in a large environment
- Extensive knowledge and experience with the design, configuration and troubleshooting of all aspects of Cisco wireless solutions including WLC, MSE/CMX and LWAP
- Extensive knowledge and experience with configuration and support of Cisco switches and routers
- Demonstrated knowledge of switching principals including VLANs, 802.1q Trunking and 802.3ad Link Aggregation
- Experience with Cisco ISE or equivalent network access control applications
- Experience with Cisco Prime Infrastructure or equivalent enterprise management applications
- Familiarity with wired and wireless network design and implementation for hospital, office, factory, warehouse, outdoor, and mesh environments.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel and Visio.
- Must successfully pass VA background check
- Must reside within the continental United States
- U.S. Citizen
CERTIFICATIONS
- Minimum Cisco CCNA required
- Cisco CCNP preferred
COMPETENCIES
- Establish Focus
- Change Management
- Develop Others
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Awareness
- Build Relationships
- Analytical Thinking
- Conceptual Thinking
- Strategic Thinking
- Technical Expertise
- Initiative
- Foster Innovation
- Results Oriented
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
We are seeking a Senior Core Network Engineer to join our Wireless team supporting Veteran Affairs.
Senior Core Network Engineer will work within a collaborative team to provide engineering design, testing and implementation support across multiple wired and wireless networking topologies and technologies both in support of current and new Core Engineering projects and customers. This person must have experience with the design, implementation and troubleshooting of enterprise level Cisco wired and/or wireless networks as well as familiarity with other vendors including Juniper, Mist and Aruba Networks. The Senior Core Network Engineer will work closely with other members of the Core Engineering team to develop. test and execute network designs and implementation plans that meet all customer requirements and that can be effectively and efficiently implemented. In addition, the Senior Core Network Engineer will provide remote Tier 3/4 support to both customers and other Core Network Engineers across multiple projects and technologies.
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job Information: WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Remote
- Type of environment: Home Office
- Noise level: Low
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to pass Department of Veteran Affairs background investigation
Must successfully pass drug screening
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.
