[ref. z66591302] SME Network Engineer

Duration: 21 Months Trigyn's direct government client has a long-term contract opportunity for Network Engineer in Baltimore, MD.

The particulars of the opportunity are below:

Description: The Network Engineer will act as the primary SME for the Broadband and Digital Equity core and wireless network infrastructure.

Their responsibilities will include not only supporting the existing infrastructure but also planning for expansion, updates, and maintenance.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree.

Five years of Network Engineer experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Previous IT work lead experience is preferred.

Previous IT experience in government is preferred.

Equivalencies: An equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical credentials may be substituted for six months of experience or education.

Multiple certifications may receive additional credit towards education/experience.

Skills Requirements:

Troubleshoots and investigates complex network and security system problems.

Coordinates the resolution of system problems by identifying issues and meeting with users, managers, and hardware/software vendors to identify solutions.

Provides expert guidance to management on network and security systems life-cycle including upgrades and potentially complete replacement of existing infrastructure with new technologies.

Provides expert interpretations of network and security administration regulations and guidance, advises on the purchase and specification of new technologies as well as supporting infrastructure.

Monitor usage and performance of environments for which responsible.

Develops and modifies complex network and security systems and develops subsystems to enhance the overall operational environment.

Utilizing various monitoring tools, perform active monitoring and remediation of rouge intrusions

Assess and resolve tier 2 and tier 3 operational and performance issues with the networking infrastructure, working with vendor support or other organizations as needed.

All or any of the following a plus:

CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

CCSA (Check Point Firewall-1 administrator)

CCSE (Check Point Firewall-1 Engineer)

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

AWS or other cloud computing experience desired

Other duties as assigned.