System Engineer (Network)

Overview:

SYSTEMS ENGINEER (RDTE)

Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer (Network) in Dahlgren, VA to maintain multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance, and managing network configuration consistency. The Systems Engineer will provide engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architectures.

Responsibilities:

Implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, & other data networks

Maintains network availability in multiple networking environments by administering Cisco campus based switching environments with fiber-based and copper-based Ethernet connectivity (1gig and 10gig).

Installs, manages, and maintains Cisco switching components to support campus, wan, and distributed core architectures. Works with Cisco chassis based systems, internet circuit termination equipment, and advanced Cisco management tools.

Manage Cisco Prime Infrastructure and analyze network health, workflow, access, information, and security requirements; performing router/ switch administration, interface configuration, and switching protocols.

Experience with network routers and switches, and strong Cisco switch and router configuration experience.

Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, 802.1x, ACLs, ARP, RADIUS, IPv6, DHCP, Intrusion Prevention, Authentication, and ISP circuit connections

Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and system performance

Perform network modeling and analysis

Define diagrams and designs for business technology initiatives

Enforce policies for standardizing systems

Maintains and monitors core backbone network services in multiple computing environments by identifying network connectivity requirements; performing network upgrades; monitoring network devices and logs, managing wired network connections, and managing network backbone infrastructure.

Qualifications:

4 Years of experience

IAT Level II certification

Must have a strong background in Cisco switching and TCP/IP protocol analysis.

Previous experience in networking, IT, or other related fields

Familiarity with researching communication networks

Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

Strong attention to detail, good documentation skills, ability to write clear, concise project reports

Ability to function with minimal instruction or supervision, or as a part of larger team reporting to formal project management. Strong communication & organizational skills

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.

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