TEKsystems - Silver Spring, MD
posted about 2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with over 7 years of hands-on experience in building, implementing, and supporting network hardware and devices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in configuring ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) within a Data Center environment. This position is critical as the Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of network and data center solutions. The role requires a proactive approach to planning system maintenance and support, as well as developing effective system management strategies across various network platforms. The Network Engineer will work closely with our technical teams to implement ACI within our data centers, which are primarily located in Washington, DC, and Silver Spring, MD. The role involves moving data center workloads to the Equinix Data Center in Virginia and setting up Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) at a facility located in Pittsburgh, PA. Additionally, the engineer will be tasked with establishing express routes and connectivity to cloud services such as AWS, OCI, and Azure. In this role, the Network Engineer will lead engineering services for network hardware and software, ensuring the operation of a variety of network environments. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining network infrastructure and services, providing Level 3 support and troubleshooting, and ensuring system availability and reliability. The engineer will also be responsible for documenting network environments for change control processes and maintaining a technical documentation repository. A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required, with a strong emphasis on configuring and installing various network devices and services. The candidate should demonstrate a solid understanding of standard networking protocols, virtual environments, and hybrid cloud solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and transformation.