Job Title: Network Engineer
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of network communication technologies, products, and solutions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical member on projects that contain moderate to highly complex environments, utilizing high availability concepts.
- Develop and implement project plans within budgetary, schedule, and resource constraints.
- Collaborate with other members of the Engineering team in the development of technical design solutions.
- Capture, analyze, decompose, and create requirements for network systems, products, and subsystems of moderate complexity.
- Use an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on customer needs and business requirements, to design, develop, document, test, and maintain network systems ranging from the straightforward to moderately complex.
- Author, review, and maintain documentation during all phases of the system design life cycle as appropriate and specified within documented processes and procedures (Project Plans, Estimates, Requirements Documentation, Operational Scenarios, Design Documentation and Drawings, System Acceptance Test Plans, etc.).
- Apply Security/Cybersecurity methodologies to network and systems design to provide secure services that support business requirements.
- Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS, ACL).
- Provide post-fielding support, resolving operational issues involving L2 and L3, in a multi-routing network infrastructure.
Essential Skills
- Network Design
- SDLC
- WAN development
- Configuration
- Cisco experience
- STEM Degree with 3 years of industry experience
- Ability to clearly depict and convey understanding of technical design using a wide range of design notations and artifacts
- Experience providing solutions and implementing infrastructures requiring 100% availability, near zero latency, low jitter, and response times
- Understanding of IP Networks, security, and network management concepts
- TCP/IP: Basic understanding of the TCP three-way handshake, IPv4, VLSM, IPv6 address format, and differences between UDP and TCP
- OSI model: Understanding of layers L1 - L7
- Routing: Basic understanding of BGP, iBGP vs eBGP, and configuration workflow; OSPF network types and LSA types 1 – 8
- L2 Switching: VLANs configuration, STP order of operation, and 802.1Q trunk ports
- Tunneling/Encapsulation mechanisms: Configuring point-to-point or point-to-multi-point GRE tunnels
- VPN: Setting up/configuring site-to-site IPSec VPN and basic understanding of DMVPN
- Troubleshooting: Understanding of fiber optics, optic modules, RJ-45, and L3 packet and protocol inspection
- Wireshark
- TCPDUMP
- Setting up a monitor session (SPAN)
- Requirements Design
- Active CCNA or CCNP certification
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Understanding of formal configuration management processes
- Working knowledge of automation and configuration management leveraging tools such as Ansible
- Understanding of project life cycle support, including requirements development, analysis, design, test, implementation, and post-fielding support
- Knowledge of VoIP Telephony and SIP with experience in voice network design
- Ability to take the initiative in driving technical discussions
- Knowledge of the Airport and Air Transport Industry domain is desirable
- CompTIA Network+, JNCIA, PCNSE certifications
Work Environment
The position requires working 3 days a week onsite in Annapolis, MD. The role involves working on high reliability, worldwide aviation communication networks supporting millions of lives daily.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Annapolis,MD.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 13, 2024.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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