Network Engineer

Allegis Group - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Baltimore, MD

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Network Design Field Engineer will support multi-year Campus Refresh and Network Transformation Projects in the Baltimore and DC/Silver Spring areas. This role involves designing, implementing, and configuring Cisco network equipment to build a new network dedicated to utility services. The engineer will work closely with a team to consolidate network services and host core utility applications, ensuring the successful deployment of network technologies across various sites.

Responsibilities

• Support various network projects for Utilities and Campus refresh efforts in the Baltimore Metro areas.
• Assist with the build-out of a new network dedicated to supporting utility services.
• Conduct assessments of sites and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) plans.
• Work with Cisco and Conquest to validate network upgrades and refreshes.
• Document network configurations and project details extensively.
• Design and implement network technologies, configure routers and switches, and assist with refresh projects.
• Provide high-level support for network issues and resolutions.
• Engineer complete segregation of connectivity between SCADA/real-time network and enterprise network.
• Design and deploy end-to-end connectivity for new Synchrophaser pilot project.
• Review existing Smartgrid infrastructure and propose new architecture following industry best practices.

Requirements

• Expert level experience with network design, implementation, and configuration of Cisco equipment.
• Experience with Cisco 9K design and implementation, including Cisco R-8300-8500's and Meraki 390.
• Strong knowledge of advanced routing and switching protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF).
• Experience with firewall rules and load balancing (F5).
• Proficiency in using Cisco Works and/or IT GURU for gap analysis.
• Ability to use Visio for updating topology drawings.
• Good technical writing and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Willingness to travel within Baltimore areas for BGE and PHI areas covering Silver Spring and DC.
• Flexibility in work hours, including weekends.
• Hands-on approach to network engineering tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
• Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D for employees and dependents
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, or Sick Leave