System Engineer (Network)

Overview

SYSTEMS ENGINEER (RDTE)

Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer (Network) in Dahlgren, VA to maintain multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance, and managing network configuration consistency. The Systems Engineer will provide engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, & other data networks

• Maintains network availability in multiple networking environments by administering Cisco campus based switching environments with fiber-based and copper-based Ethernet connectivity (1gig and 10gig).

• Installs, manages, and maintains Cisco switching components to support campus, wan, and distributed core architectures. Works with Cisco chassis based systems, internet circuit termination equipment, and advanced Cisco management tools.

• Manage Cisco Prime Infrastructure and analyze network health, workflow, access, information, and security requirements; performing router/ switch administration, interface configuration, and switching protocols.

• Experience with network routers and switches, and strong Cisco switch and router configuration experience.

• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, 802.1x, ACLs, ARP, RADIUS, IPv6, DHCP, Intrusion Prevention, Authentication, and ISP circuit connections

• Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and system performance

• Perform network modeling and analysis

• Define diagrams and designs for business technology initiatives

• Enforce policies for standardizing systems

• Maintains and monitors core backbone network services in multiple computing environments by identifying network connectivity requirements; performing network upgrades; monitoring network devices and logs, managing wired network connections, and managing network backbone infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 4 Years of experience

• IAT Level II certification

• Must have a strong background in Cisco switching and TCP/IP protocol analysis.

• Previous experience in networking, IT, or other related fields

• Familiarity with researching communication networks

• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

• Strong attention to detail, good documentation skills, ability to write clear, concise project reports

• Ability to function with minimal instruction or supervision, or as a part of larger team reporting to formal project management. Strong communication & organizational skills

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.

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