Network - Engineer (Data Center)
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Virginia, Ashburn | |
 Mar 06, 2025 | |
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Network Engineer Ashburn, VA (Remote) Pay From: $40.00 per hour MUST: One or more Certifications (nice to have): Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, Cisco CCIE, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer / Administrator, F5 2+ years of experience working in a data center environment. Must have demonstrated experience working performing level one support (e.g., cabling, racking, consoling into devices for troubleshooting, etc.) 3-5 years of experience with Cisco ACI and other technologies to include (routing and switching) and firewall technology (e.g., ISR, ASR, CSR, ASA, Nexus, TACACS/ISE) Strong understanding of Cisco ACI, including fabric discovery, tenants, application profiles, EPGs,and policy-driven networking. Demonstrated experience using SD-WAN technologies, specifically Cisco SD-WAN powered by Vipleta. Strong knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, EIGRP, OSPF) and network protocols (e.g.,TCP/IP, GRE, IPSEC, and VRF) 3+ years working in a WAN environment, strong experience in incident and operations management. Experience creating/writing design documentation, diagrams and other project artifact deliverables. Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams) Experience with creating network diagrams in MS Visio BA / BS (relevant field); relevant IT experience may be a substitute for education. DUTIES: The Network Engineer DHS Homeland Security Enterprise Network (HSEN) Engineering Support Services Contract, Network Engineer (with prior data center experience) to support ongoing WAN engineering and operations, to include on-site data center activities at the DHS facility based in Ashburn, VA. Supporting a variety of network technologies to include, but not limited to, Cisco routing/switching, F5 GTM/LTM load-balancing, Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco SD-WAN powered by Viptela, and Cisco ACI. The ideal candidate will be able to support solution designs and implementations, technology refresh projects, cloud integration and migration projects, and tier 3 and 4 level incident management troubleshooting. Provide on-site data center support at the DHS Ashburn facility on an as-needed basis, to include cable management, racking, consoling into devices for troubleshooting, etc. Design, implement, and manage Cisco ACI fabric to support software-defined networking (SDN) in data center environments, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security. Troubleshoot and optimize ACI policies, contracts, and endpoint groups (EPGs) to maintain seamless network operations and enforce security segmentation. Integrate Cisco ACI with multi-cloud and hybrid environments, leveraging APIs, automation tools, and orchestration platforms for streamlined network management. Develop WAN network solutions to meet requirements, while complying with the DHS network architecture and design standards. Perform "as is" analyzes of existing network technologies, make recommendations of changes as needed to optimize performance and improve network performance. Produce DHS systems engineering project artifacts such as requirements, design documents, diagrams, and other required documentation. Responsible for troubleshooting network incidents, providing root cause analysis and documenting information in ticketing system (ServiceNow) and knowledge repositories (MS SharePoint). Willing to work nights for network Change Request (CR) implementations and be a part of the on-call rotation for any network incidents that may be escalated from the Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) for nights, weekends, and holidays. Establish effective working relationships with industry vendors to ensure alignment of current and future set requirements. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act". | |