Network Engineer - SME

Overview

Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed Network Engineer SME for an existing government client. The place of performance is Alexandria, VA.

• 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 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.
• Setup and configure Juniper network devices like MX series routers, SRX firewalls and QFX switches.
• 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.
• Inspect, maintain, and, where necessary, replace network cabling and other network-related equipment.
• 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, outsource rs, 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 issues 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.

• Key Technical Skills:
  Juniper hardware & software (MX routers, EX switches, SRX firewalls);
  Junos OS;
  Protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, and OSPF;
  Security Tools including firewalls, IDS, and IPS.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  a degree in computer science or related IT discipline;
  
  Certifications:
  
  Juniper JNCIS-ENT, JNCIE or Cisco CCNP/CCIE; experience with Juniper network solutions; strong communication and written skills; at least two years supervising small technical teams.
• Minimum Interim Secret clearance with upgrade to Top Secret.

Salary range: 135-150k. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays. Onsite in Alexandria, VA.

Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman- and minority-owned business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time

Mid-Senior level