Cisco Engineer

I am currently working with one of our clients in Alexandria, Virginia to source candidates for their Cisco Engineer position where this individual must have hands-on experience with Cisco, Cisco configuration, and working with network equipment. This role will be onsite for the 1st 3 months and then this position will have flexibility in their onsite schedule.

SKILLS

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related academic program, graduate degree preferred.

- Certifications in the area of Microsoft Server Administration and Systems Security certifications required. Cisco certification is desired.

- At least 6 years of IT experience including network administration or network engineering.

- At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Active Directory, Exchange, Print Servers, Microsoft server administration, server virtualization, router/switch configuration and administration, and system security administration

- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Firewall administration and desktop virtualization

- Internet, VoIP, and network protocol experience

- Network cabling, wiring systems, design and installation experience

- Network traffic analyzers, packet sniffers, and similar diagnostic tools experience

- Knowledge of LAN/WAN design

- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

- Excellent time management and large project management skills, with working knowledge of project management methodologies, and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

- BGP routing and encryption experience desired

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

- Implement best-in-breed system monitoring solutions to ensure resources are properly notified of potential issues before their notable service impact

- Identify, remediate, and mitigate any single points of failures discovered in the system design phase or after

- Design, plan, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot servers and services to include Exchange, Print Spooler,

- Electronic Backup, Biometrics, Windows Server Environment, Virtual Servers, Virtual Desktops, remote connectivity services, Active Directory, Symitar core interconnects and server platform, remote email synchronization and other 3rd party application software

- Design, plan, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, appliances, telecommunications gateways, UPS systems, and smart power supplies

- Perform security reviews, audits, and vulnerability remediation

- Ensure the execution of and monitoring of effective and timely enterprise-wide patch management.

- Ensure network and IP connectivity of all locations across the LAN/WAN, all workstations, all application servers, and back-end office infrastructure

- Manage assigned IT projects as Lead Project Manager or participate as IT Project Lead for external projects using best practice project management methods

- Utilize IT helpdesk software to track work requests and provide timely updates regarding ongoing work requests

- Evaluate and remediate risks associated with phishing, vishing, and denial of service attacks

- Plan and lead disaster recovery and business continuity testing

- Ensure LAN/WAN, communications, and data center diagrams are created and maintained

- Create and maintain process flow diagrams

- Rotates with other team members for on-call duty

- Provide support and work after hours as needed. Rotate with other team members for on-call duty to support the organization 24/7. Must be able to respond to alerts and notifications promptly