Soft Tech Consulting, Inc
Overview
UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED REQUIRES TOP SECRET CLEARANCE (WITH UPGRADE TO SCI) ONSITE - ALEXANDRIA, VA Salary is dependent upon the candidates skills, experience, certifications and education as it pertains to this specific position Salary Range: 135-150kHigh end of the salary range is considered for those who exceed Required Qualifications Soft Tech offers competitive BENEFITS in the areas of: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, AND Paid Holidays Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of
Network Engineer - SME
for an existing government client. The place of performance for this contract is in Alexandria, VA. SME Network Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the stable operation and efficient performance of data networks; monitoring and managing all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, and encryptors; analyzing network performance across the organization’s LANs and WANs; and identifying and developing remedies for network performance bottlenecks. The senior network engineer shall have a solid working knowledge of network security measures, experience with network management and analysis tools such as Solar Winds. Responsibilities
Provide network performance statistics and reports. Install and configure all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, and encryptors. Inspect, maintain, and, where necessary, replace network cabling and other network-related equipment. Administer hardware and software upgrades for network equipment. Perform network design and capacity planning. Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use and disaster recovery. Perform network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information. Administer and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access rights. Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs. Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services. Design network architectures with Juniper routers and switches Configure and troubleshoot Juniper routers and switches Design, configure, troubleshoot, and expand IP address schemas for a WAN/LAN network Develop functional, systems, and technical requirements documents based on operational and architectural requirements. Perform technical analysis of IT alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts. Provide expert analysis and advice on the feasibility of system designs. Perform detailed engineering to optimize enterprise network topologies and develop engineering design documentation to produce, install, test, integrate, and support a complete functional enterprise or processing system or subsystem. Provide technical support and quality control checks to ensure information systems designs and specifications meet the necessary standards. Develop and present technical information papers (e.g., White Papers, Technical Reports, etc.). Troubleshoot network and communications systems and equipment components. Analyze operational problems and assisting in their resolution, making software and firmware modifications to existing systems, as required, to maintain latest vendor compliance and equipment functionality. Test and debug software and firmware and demonstrate that modifications will perform as requested. Monitor the execution of Engineering & Implementation contracts and provide expert advice on the quality of work provided by the Engineering & Implementation contractors. Qualifications
Experience with Juniper network solutions required. Technical Qualifications
Expertise in Network Performance MonitoringAbility to collect, analyze, and report on network performance metrics.
Hardware Installation & ConfigurationSkilled in installing and configuring routers, switches, encryptors, and other network hardware.
Network Cabling & Equipment MaintenanceExperience inspecting, maintaining, and replacing network cabling and related infrastructure.
Network Design & Capacity PlanningProficient in designing scalable network architectures and planning for future capacity needs.
Juniper Network ExpertiseHands-on experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Juniper routers and switches.
IP Address Schema ManagementAbility to design, configure, and troubleshoot IP schemas for WAN/LAN environments.
Software & Firmware ManagementSkilled in upgrading, testing, and debugging software and firmware for network systems.
Disaster Recovery PlanningExperience developing and implementing disaster recovery strategies and training plans.
Network Asset ManagementProficient in maintaining inventory, documentation, and technical specifications for network components.
Access Control AdministrationExperience managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
Vendor & Contractor CoordinationAbility to interact with external vendors and contractors to procure and manage network services.
Engineering & Analysis Qualifications
Systems Engineering & Optimization Skilled in optimizing enterprise network topologies and producing engineering design documentation.
Technical Requirements Development Ability to develop functional, systems, and technical requirements based on operational needs.
Feasibility & Alternative Analysis Experience performing technical analysis of IT alternatives and advising on system design feasibility.
Quality Assurance & Control Ability to perform quality checks to ensure compliance with design and implementation standards.
Contract Oversight Experience monitoring engineering and implementation contracts and evaluating contractor performance.
Documentation & Communication Skills
Technical Writing Skilled in developing and presenting technical documents such as white papers and reports.
Problem Analysis & Resolution Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions.
A degree in the field of computer science or other IT related discipline is preferred. Juniper or Cisco network certifications are a plus. About Us
Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. With contracts in both the public and private sectors in the DC metro area and across the country, Soft Tech is an organization made up of highly successful and talented Information Technology professionals offering enterprise class solutions for any size organization at great value. Soft Tech’s mission is to help government organizations design, implement, and maintain mission critical Information Technology solutions. By focusing jointly on our employees and our customers, we are able to achieve our mission by providing each and every one of our customers with continuous quality customer support. Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED REQUIRES TOP SECRET CLEARANCE (WITH UPGRADE TO SCI) ONSITE - ALEXANDRIA, VA Salary is dependent upon the candidates skills, experience, certifications and education as it pertains to this specific position Salary Range: 135-150kHigh end of the salary range is considered for those who exceed Required Qualifications Soft Tech offers competitive BENEFITS in the areas of: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, AND Paid Holidays Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of
Network Engineer - SME
for an existing government client. The place of performance for this contract is in Alexandria, VA. SME Network Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the stable operation and efficient performance of data networks; monitoring and managing all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, and encryptors; analyzing network performance across the organization’s LANs and WANs; and identifying and developing remedies for network performance bottlenecks. The senior network engineer shall have a solid working knowledge of network security measures, experience with network management and analysis tools such as Solar Winds. Responsibilities
Provide network performance statistics and reports. Install and configure all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, and encryptors. Inspect, maintain, and, where necessary, replace network cabling and other network-related equipment. Administer hardware and software upgrades for network equipment. Perform network design and capacity planning. Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use and disaster recovery. Perform network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information. Administer and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access rights. Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs. Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services. Design network architectures with Juniper routers and switches Configure and troubleshoot Juniper routers and switches Design, configure, troubleshoot, and expand IP address schemas for a WAN/LAN network Develop functional, systems, and technical requirements documents based on operational and architectural requirements. Perform technical analysis of IT alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts. Provide expert analysis and advice on the feasibility of system designs. Perform detailed engineering to optimize enterprise network topologies and develop engineering design documentation to produce, install, test, integrate, and support a complete functional enterprise or processing system or subsystem. Provide technical support and quality control checks to ensure information systems designs and specifications meet the necessary standards. Develop and present technical information papers (e.g., White Papers, Technical Reports, etc.). Troubleshoot network and communications systems and equipment components. Analyze operational problems and assisting in their resolution, making software and firmware modifications to existing systems, as required, to maintain latest vendor compliance and equipment functionality. Test and debug software and firmware and demonstrate that modifications will perform as requested. Monitor the execution of Engineering & Implementation contracts and provide expert advice on the quality of work provided by the Engineering & Implementation contractors. Qualifications
Experience with Juniper network solutions required. Technical Qualifications
Expertise in Network Performance MonitoringAbility to collect, analyze, and report on network performance metrics.
Hardware Installation & ConfigurationSkilled in installing and configuring routers, switches, encryptors, and other network hardware.
Network Cabling & Equipment MaintenanceExperience inspecting, maintaining, and replacing network cabling and related infrastructure.
Network Design & Capacity PlanningProficient in designing scalable network architectures and planning for future capacity needs.
Juniper Network ExpertiseHands-on experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Juniper routers and switches.
IP Address Schema ManagementAbility to design, configure, and troubleshoot IP schemas for WAN/LAN environments.
Software & Firmware ManagementSkilled in upgrading, testing, and debugging software and firmware for network systems.
Disaster Recovery PlanningExperience developing and implementing disaster recovery strategies and training plans.
Network Asset ManagementProficient in maintaining inventory, documentation, and technical specifications for network components.
Access Control AdministrationExperience managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
Vendor & Contractor CoordinationAbility to interact with external vendors and contractors to procure and manage network services.
Engineering & Analysis Qualifications
Systems Engineering & Optimization Skilled in optimizing enterprise network topologies and producing engineering design documentation.
Technical Requirements Development Ability to develop functional, systems, and technical requirements based on operational needs.
Feasibility & Alternative Analysis Experience performing technical analysis of IT alternatives and advising on system design feasibility.
Quality Assurance & Control Ability to perform quality checks to ensure compliance with design and implementation standards.
Contract Oversight Experience monitoring engineering and implementation contracts and evaluating contractor performance.
Documentation & Communication Skills
Technical Writing Skilled in developing and presenting technical documents such as white papers and reports.
Problem Analysis & Resolution Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions.
A degree in the field of computer science or other IT related discipline is preferred. Juniper or Cisco network certifications are a plus. About Us
Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. With contracts in both the public and private sectors in the DC metro area and across the country, Soft Tech is an organization made up of highly successful and talented Information Technology professionals offering enterprise class solutions for any size organization at great value. Soft Tech’s mission is to help government organizations design, implement, and maintain mission critical Information Technology solutions. By focusing jointly on our employees and our customers, we are able to achieve our mission by providing each and every one of our customers with continuous quality customer support. Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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