Cisco Network Engineer (CCNP, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP) (Onsite, Mechanicsburg, PA)
We are currently recruiting a Network Engineer for our client, a Commonwealth PA entity. The focus of this role is to provide network operational support and to provide technical support for planning, maintaining, and integrating local and wide area network infrastructure and will have input into the edge networking technologies deployed throughout the Enterprise.
This contract position is long-term with funding approved until 6/30/2025, (extensions likely), 40 hours per week role, mostly onsite with a part-time telework option at our client’s offices located in Mechanicsburg, PA. The candidates MUST reside locally in the Greater Harrisburg area.
This is a W-2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and 401K are offered.
Responsibilities
- Provide Network Operational Support:
- Process requests for network connection changes:
- Disable LAN switch and router port security as requested by other IT staff.
- Review change requests, validate information provided on requests, and lead efforts to resolve erroneous information
- Update network connection database information.
- Update LAN switch and router port security and/or DHCP configuration settings.
- Communicate LAN switch interface Vlan changes to network design lead.
- Disseminate communications for completed change requests.
- Monitor network availability systems and act on device outage alarms/notifications:
- Contact sites to verify power.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts to verify LAN switch, router, and firewall functionality.
- Process temporary LAN switch and router configuration changes as needed to troubleshoot device failures.
- Configure replacement LAN switches, routers, and firewalls and lead efforts to replace failed equipment which may include personally delivering and replacing equipment or shipping equipment and coordinating replacement activities with field site personnel.
- Process, monitor, and escalate telecommunication provider trouble tickets for WAN circuit failures.
- Disseminate service outage/restoration notifications to Agency personnel.
- Provide 2nd level technical support for end user network connection issues:
- Review LAN switch and router interface configuration settings and statistics to isolate cause of network connection issues.
- Process temporary LAN switch changes as needed to troubleshoot network connection issues.
- Review and update LAN switch and router configuration settings and as needed to correct discrepancies between design documents and actual equipment configuration.
- Provide recommendation to other IT personnel on courses of action to resolve network connection issues.
- Monitor the Agency’s trouble ticket system and act on tickets referred to the Network Section.
- Maintain accurate and timely equipment inventory information to record equipment location and variable configuration information.
- Perform responsibilities associated with Agency projects and work efforts -Assist with Cisco EOL equipment refresh and assist with Cisco wireless deployments.
- Perform other work as assigned:
- Process equipment surplus:
- Erase configuration information and licensed software from equipment targeted for surplus.
- Prepare an equipment surplus list and forward through a chain of command for approval.
- Coordinate equipment retrieval
- Process documentation and inventory changes for surplus equipment.
- Perform work on other special projects as required.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering WAN, LAN TCP/IP Infrastructure (Required)
- 5+ years of experience with Cisco Routers and switches (Required)
- 3+ years of experience with protocols: BGP, TCP/IP, HSRP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VLAN, MPLS (Required)
- Capable of working in IDF closets: Running cables, lifting equipment into racks, and using small hand tools. (Required)
- Experience with Cisco DNAC (Highly Desired)
- Experience with Cisco Wireless AP’s and controllers is (Highly Desired)
- Cisco Certifications (CCNP) are (Highly Desired)
Please submit your resume to our network at http://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/ (please apply to the Cisco Network Engineer (CCNP, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP) (Onsite, Mechanicsburg, PA) role).
Stage 4 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates’ qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
