Job Information
ABBTECH Professional Resources, Inc. Network Engineer in Mclean, Virginia
Position: Network Engineer
Location: McLean, Va
Clearance: TS/SCI FS Poly
Salary Range:175k-200k
The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.
This program requires US Citizenship
Required:
3-5 years of HAND-ON network engineering experience in customer environment
Hands-on Cisco firewall experience (ASA/Firepower 5510, 5515X, FP4100’s, etc…)
Hands-on Cisco Catalyst switch experience (Nexus switch experience would be a HUGE plus)
CCNP-level knowledge of Cisco networking (No requirement for certification, but understanding at this level is required)
Familiarity with cabling types/standards (i.e., Single Mode vs. Multi Mode, LC connector vs. SC connector, Cat5/6/7, etc…)
Good understanding of network link virtualization technologies (i.e., Ether-channel/Port-channel, Nexus virtual port-channels (vpcs))
Willingness to perform layer 1 tasks as needed (pulling cable, racking/stacking, etc…)
Strong troubleshooting skills
Strong project management experience (i.e., ability to manage projects through their full lifecycle in order to meet deadlines)
Ability to use MS Visio to produce network diagrams
Must be able to survive and thrive in a non-enterprise, fast paced environment
Ability to create and present presentations for Engineering Review Boards and other ad-hoc technical briefings as necessary
Desirable:
Understanding of how mission enclaves communicate with Enterprise networks
Familiarity with the Enterprise ticketing system
Familiarity with Cisco Firewall Management Center to manage Firepower firewall
Experience with Cisco Nexus Ethernet switching platforms (Nexus 5500, 5600, 7700, and 9500)
Experience with Cisco MDS Fibre Channel switching platforms (MDS 9000)
Familiarity with Storage Area Networking (SAN) and Fibre Channel protocols and standards
Familiarity with Linux operating system
Familiarity with SolarWinds network management/monitoring tool
Familiarity with virtual appliances (switches, firewalls, etc…)
Familiarity with JIRA
Experience working in a ‘mission-like’ environment (outside of Enterprise comms)
AWS/Cloud familiarity
ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans