Overview
- Tier One is seeking a Cisco Network Engineer to support all aspects of the network projects, including hardware requirements, designing, and implementing standards based physical layer connectivity through complex routing protocols and Voice-over-IP implementations (Cisco unified Communications) for our US Government client.
- This contract-to-hire position is based in Raleigh, NC, and requires up to 40% travel availability.
- SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.
Responsibilities
- Network design, and configuration of OSPF, EIGRP, RIP and Static routing solutions.
- Configure and support wireless systems.
- Architecture design, and systems implementation, of middle-of-row to core connectivity
- IOS layer 2 and layer 3 configuration and support.
- Firewall and load balancing support.
- Top-of-rack to middle-of-row connectivity.
- Top-of-rack to server connectivity.
- Server to middle-of-row backup, and backup to backup core connectivity.
- Enclosure network hardware includes blade switches and pass-thru modules.
- Ensure corporate standards for IOS images are followed by reviewing devices to confirm they are running standardized IOS images.
- Upgrade images where necessary to the correct IOS image.
- Create and apply layer 2 and Layer 3 switch and core router configurations.
- Configure the switched environment and ensure data transverses the appropriate path to core devices via spanning-tree.
- Responsible for installation, operation, support and maintenance of Cisco Catalyst 65XX and Nexus 5K/7K carrier class switches.
- Apply appropriate access and distribution layer security measures.
- Take an active role in coordinating networking duplicated in San Mateo and Eagan. Work with counterparts in San Mateo.
- Coordinate communication, documentation and addressing between the data centers.
- Input IP addressing and DNS information for network devices and servers.
- Communicate addressing information with Host Systems.
- Document environments. Include detailed drawings of physical devices, connectivity through cores, and routes to intranet and internet sites.
- Document device access, addressing, and physical locations for network devices.
- Monitor and work ServiceNow trouble and change control tickets. Tickets involve a range of requests and issues relating to network connectivity, network addressing, moves, ads, and changes.
- Optimize network performance - review network performance to identify and correct network issues resulting in less-than-optimal network performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or associated discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of Systems Administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- 3+ years of experience working with HP-Aruba or Juniper Networks/Mist or Cisco/Maraki.
- Certifications (One of the following in each category):
- CISCO Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI)
- CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- CISCO Certified Voice Professional (CCVP)
- CISCO Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
- CISCO CCIE Written
- CISCO IP Telephony Design Specialist
- CISCO IP Communications Support Specialist
- CISCO Optical Specialist
- CISCO Wireless LAN Design Specialist
- CISCO Lifecycle Services IP Communications
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
- Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
- Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
- Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members).
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