Salary: $190,000 - $220,000
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Poly
Location: Northern Virginia, Virginia
Responsibilities:
- Design, install, configure, operate, monitor and maintain the program’s network devices, connectivity and associated IT systems.
- Support achieving secure, stable, scalable, resilient network operations.
- design, install, configure, document, operate, monitor and maintain the network infrastructure
- review and analyze system hardware and software and provide recommendations for improving and optimizing the program’s networks.
- Provide analysis of the data center network devices, such as routers, switches and firewalls in the context of mission application
- Participate in network design reviews and security testing for the customer’s networks.
- Supporting program security compliance by ensuring network security standards are followed and implemented correctly.
- Configure network devices to include collaboration with security engineers to harden network infrastructure
- Prepare technical documentation and review applicable document/artifacts for completeness. Provide recommendations to improve.
- Monitor and coordinate monitoring activities for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Execute inventory audits of networking equipment in support of wider property management requirements.
- Troubleshoot, resolve and communicate networking issues
- Maintain current knowledge and expertise in networking and security best practices.
Education & Experience Qualifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related fields.
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- Work experience in relevant fields may be considered for equivalency.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in a network support role or similar technical role/environment to include, but not limited to:
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- Spine-Leaf architecture built using EVPN-VXLAN framework
- Routing protocols to include BGP and OSPF
- Policy based routing, QoS and Access Control Lists
- VLANs, VLAN Trunking, Port Channels, Spanning Tree
- Experience with configuring and maintaining network devices.
- Familiarity with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools.
- Demonstrated experience in managing/implementing network security measures.
- Sec+ certification.
Desired Skills and Certifications.
· Industry certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+ or equivalent.
· Experience with various networking operating systems, such as Sonic and/or Cumulus.
· Familiarity with Dell switches and/or NVIDIA Spectrum-X switches.
· Basic knowledge or experience with Kubernetes, ansible, or other system languages or scripting.
· Experience with automated tools.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Superior organizational and time management skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to develop, document, implement and communicate complex plans.
· Ability to identify, analyze and mitigate risks
About PGTEK:
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancement of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.