Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of Network Engineer SME for an existing government client. The role requires a solid working knowledge of network security measures, experience with network management and analysis tools, and a strong understanding of protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, and OSPF.
Requirements
- Design, implement, and maintain robust network infrastructures, including LAN, WAN, and VPNs.
- Monitor network traffic and performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and optimize network resources to minimize downtime.
- Implement and manage security measures, such as firewalls, access controls, and intrusion prevention systems.
- Administer hardware and software upgrades for network equipment.
- Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including network topology, IP schemas, and firewall rules.
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use and disaster recovery.
- Perform network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
- Administer and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
- Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.
- Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
- Design, configure, troubleshoot, and expand IP address schemas for a WAN/LAN network
- Develop functional, systems, and technical requirements documents based on operational and architectural requirements.
- Perform technical analysis of IT alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts.
- Provide expert analysis and advice on the feasibility of system designs.
- Perform detailed engineering to optimize enterprise network topologies and develop engineering design documentation to produce, install, test, integrate, and support a complete functional enterprise or processing system or subsystem.
- Provide technical support and quality control checks to ensure information systems designs and specifications meet the necessary standards.
- Troubleshoot and analyze network and communication issue and assist in their resolution.
- Perform firmware upgrades, apply patches, and conduct routine maintenance to keep network systems up to date.
- Work with other IT teams, such as security, system administrators, and applications, to ensure integrated network operations.
- Setup and configure Juniper network devices like MX series routers, SRX firewalls and QFX switches.
- Serve as the network team lead and subject matter expert for technical and resource management.
- Act as a conduit for communication between Network Administrators and the senior leadership and/or technical staff.
- Manage the daily activities of the network team - act on any technical faults or issues, maintain the on-call schedule, and ensure documentation is complete.
- Under the direction of the senior leadership, initiate, plan, delegate, execute, monitor, and complete projects.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
