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Senior Network Engineer

Company Description

Derex Technologies Inc specializes in providing IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services. Globally headquartered in Harrison New Jersey since 1996 Derex delivers the highest quality technology professionals and an array of customized IT talent solutions designed to improve productivity and drive results to global clients throughout North America.

With over two decades of unparalleled experience, Derex provides supports to its clientele, across such industries as Systems Integration, Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and local and federal Government agencies.

Job Description

Senior Network Engineer

Duration: 5 years

Location: Annapolis, MD

Need candidates that are local or in the East Coast.

RESOURCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field (as determined by the clients
Active certifications as follows:
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or (CCNP) Security Certification.

Ten (10) years of CONUS technical experience in IT networking.
Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field (as determined by the
AOC).
The following certifications issued within the last four (4) years:

(1) Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Enterprise Infrastructure or Security

Certification.

(2) Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Certification. (3) Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) Certification from Palo Alto

Networks.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Designing, developing, analyzing, troubleshooting, and documenting computer networks and infrastructure.
2. Performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation of a statewide network, utilizing industry best practices for security, disaster recovery and business continuity, change control, and client support.
3. Developing and analyzing network designs and protocols including prototyping and assessment.
4. Performing planning, engineering, forecasting and implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems.
5. Leading and/or assisting in major network projects to support capacity growth, upgrades and new products/features, and integration.
6. Evaluating current network systems and recommending changes in maintenance and systems standards, and training support personnel on the conversion, implementation, and troubleshooting.
7. Applying in-depth up-to-date knowledge of standards, guidelines, industry trends and similar for LAN, WAN, Wireless, Data Center, Cloud networking and interconnection.
8. Driving improvements in network process, efficiency, and standardization.
9. Ensuring security compliance, change control processes and adherence to standards.
10. Providing upper tier of diagnosis, isolation, and resolution of network problems.
11. Identifying and documenting root cause.
12. Proactively identifying potential issues in the production environment and recommending potential solutions
13. Developing comprehensive graphical and text-based documentation and effectively managing the implementation process from design to acceptance.
14. Hosting weekly status meetings/calls with team or on as needed basis.
15. Leading, scheduling, and overseeing the activities with other team members to resolve end user hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.
16. Assisting in the creation of robust network designs, acting as the escalation point of contact and lead engineer for implementations and provide ongoing support and maintenance.
17. Oversight of the configuration, maintenance, and documentation of routers, switches,
18. wireless controllers, load balancers, security appliances, WAN optimizers, and management and security appliances manager.