The Network Engineer will provide on-site support monitoring network performance to ensure system availability and reliability by administering various devices and services [website] routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, WIFI:

Maintaining systems software (upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations)
Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the security team
Work with users and other personnel for problem resolution
Support a multi-platform server environment including server and software installation, configuration, maintenance, configuration management, patch management, security compliance and troubleshooting
Develop, document and maintain good operating practices and procedures associated with support and maintenance of server environments
Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems
Lead strategic planning and development associated with system support
Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made
Conducts system security configuration and testing based on organizational guidance, policies and procedures
Provide senior level support and communicate periodically with users on systems status, including system changes, problems, enhancements and potential impacts
Designing, configuring and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software
Perform other related duties as assigned

Local Baltimore-Washington D.C. and Long-Distance travel may occasionally be required.

Required Skills and Experience

Five-plus years' experience as a Windows System Administrator
Qualified candidates must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a focus in Information Technology or related field; substitution of relevant experience for required education will be considered
CCNP certification is a minimum
Experience with Cisco Firewalls, VPN appliance, switching support and troubleshooting techniques
Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers and switches
Solid understanding of LAN, WAN systems and user rights
Proven hands-on experience
Network certification: CCNA, CCNP
Deep understanding of networking protocols [website] IPsec, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)
Solid understanding DevOps Networking
Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools
Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources
Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization
Strong problem determination and resolution skills
Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
Experience with Linux operating system support and troubleshooting techniques
Basic understanding of server back-up and restore processes
Strong verbal and written communication skills to all levels of the organization
Must be able to write procedures and technical content related to position responsibilities
Ability to create and maintain positive and professional business relationships with both internal associates and external customers
Must work effectively in a team environment, multi-team setting, as well as independently
Must know how to provide a status on assigned deliverables (i.e., estimate their work)
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Cisco Skilled and Certified
Knowledge of Dell PowerEdge hardware
Microsoft Exchange administration
Basic Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle database installation and administration
Basic understanding of LAN/WAN technologies

EOE M/F/D/V