Network Engineer

QCI/Quandrant, Inc. - Quantico, VA

Full-time

Quantico, VA

About the position

The Network Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support and management of network devices, ensuring optimal performance and availability. This role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing performance issues, and implementing solutions to maintain high-quality network service. The engineer will also assist in designing complex multi-server environments and will need to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for network devices through analysis and troubleshooting tools.
• Manage network performance and diagnose performance problems.
• Undertake tuning activities to ensure network performance meets Service Level Requirements (SLR).
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems to ensure quality transmission service on the network.
• Provide ongoing network support to address availability issues and overcome performance problems.
• Design and document processes and procedures for network management.

Requirements

• Active Top-Secret clearance
• 5+ years of experience with implementation and technical support of network devices such as Cisco routers, Layer 3 switches, ASAs, and networked servers.
• Experience with TCP/IP, HTTP, and DNS.
• Strong knowledge of the transactional flow of TCP/IP based communications at all layers of the OSI model.
• In-depth understanding of specific network communications techniques (DNS, IP Routing, HTTP, SNMP, VPN, Firewalls, Email Routing, etc.).
• Knowledge of relevant Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols (ARP, 802.1q, STR/RSTP, IPSEC VPN, etc.).
• Experience with Cisco OSPD and BGP routing protocols.
• Experience with operating systems such as Cisco IOS and Cisco ASA.
• Experience implementing and maintaining IPSEC and SSL VPN solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Completion of a degree program or bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• At least one Network related certification.