Sr. Network Engineer

Top Skills' Details

• Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela):

o Design, deploy, and optimize Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including TLOCs, overlays, and underlays.

o Manage traffic policies and ensure application performance across WAN.

o Troubleshoot complex SD-WAN issues to ensure continuous connectivity.

• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

o Configure and manage network access control policies using Cisco ISE.

o Implement AAA services for secure wired and wireless access.

o Ensure endpoint compliance through posture assessment and remediation.

• Catalyst DNA Center:

o Deploy and manage Catalyst DNA Center for network automation, insights, and assurance.

o Use DNA Center tools for configuration management and issue resolution.

o Integrate DNA Center capabilities with existing network environments.

• Data Center Routing, Switching, and Design:

o Architect and implement robust, scalable data center solutions, ensuring high availability.

o Manage routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and VLANs.

o Optimize data center interconnectivity for efficiency and performance.

• Splunk for Network Monitoring and Analytics

o Utilize Splunk to monitor and analyze network performance and security.

o Create dashboards, alerts, and reports to track network health and incidents.

o Collaborate with the security and operations teams to correlate network data and detect anomalies.

Description

Our client is looking to onboard a highly skilled Network Engineer III with a minimum of 7 years of Cisco experience and expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex network solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Catalyst DNA Center, and data center routing, switching, and design. Additionally, experience with Splunk for monitoring and analytics is highly desirable. This role will involve ensuring the performance, security, and scalability of our network infrastructure to support business-critical operations.

Nice To Have Skills

Experience with technology work in a mid-size organization

Experience partnering with vendors, systems integrators, and other 3rd parties to deliver services

Experience with Ivanti Service Manager (ISM) for service requests and incidents

Credit union or financial services experience

Skills

Network engineering, Router, Firewall, Cisco switches, cisco routers, firepower, cisco asa firewalls, nexus, wireless, eigrp, troubleshooting

Top Skills Details

Network engineering,Router,Firewall,Cisco switches

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of professional experience with Cisco technologies.

• Certifications: Preferred certifications include CCNP, CCDP, or equivalent; CCIE and Splunk certifications are a plus.

• Technical Expertise:

o Proficiency in Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Cisco ISE, Catalyst DNA Center, and Nexus switches.

o Strong experience in data center network architecture and best practices.

o Expertise in routing and switching protocols and tools.

o Hands-on experience with Splunk for monitoring, log analysis, and data visualization.

o Knowledge of network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for resolving complex network issues.

• Familiarity with security and compliance requirements in enterprise environments.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

• Ability to manage priorities and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model with 3 days onsite weekly after the initial onboarding period. The first 3 months will be full-time onsite as the candidate learns and becomes comfortable with our client's network infrastructure and business stakeholders.

• May include on-call and afterhours duties to support critical systems.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00

• Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Laurel,MD.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.