Columbia Technology Partners
Network Engineer 2 (FORECASTED)
Columbia Technology Partners, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Network Engineer 2 (FORECASTED)
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Network Engineer 2 (FORECASTED)
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Overview Performs network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Schedules conversions and cutovers. Coordinates with all responsible users and sites to resolve network or system incidents. Translates business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders. Performs engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures. Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management with network interfaces.
Responsibilities
Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.
Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.
Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.
Provide input to the design of the organization’s network and mission architecture.
Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies.
Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.
Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements
Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.
Configure and maintain organization’s network diagrams and accreditations.
Oversee the support to all network equipment.
Develop designs of the organization’s network and mission architecture to meet new partner requirements.
Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance to junior Network Engineers.
Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations.
Desired Skills
Experience or knowledge of Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System), vs Cisco IOS or NX-OS
Experience hardening network devices to meet strict security requirements and implementing secure protocols such
Experience configuring and managing various L2 and L3 network services such as VPN, QoS, and network slicing and segmentation
Experience using network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, Tcpdump, or NetFlow to analyze and optimize network traffic
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline) from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum. A Master’s degree in relevant discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of relevant experience reducing the requirement to six (6) years of relevant experience. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a total of 12 years.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Certification Requirements:
Cisco certification is required.
Security Clearance This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
Benefits
Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution.
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.
Equal Opportunity Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.
Location Washington, DC
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
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Network Engineer 2 (FORECASTED)
role at
Columbia Technology Partners
Overview Performs network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Schedules conversions and cutovers. Coordinates with all responsible users and sites to resolve network or system incidents. Translates business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders. Performs engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures. Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management with network interfaces.
Responsibilities
Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.
Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.
Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.
Provide input to the design of the organization’s network and mission architecture.
Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies.
Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.
Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements
Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.
Configure and maintain organization’s network diagrams and accreditations.
Oversee the support to all network equipment.
Develop designs of the organization’s network and mission architecture to meet new partner requirements.
Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance to junior Network Engineers.
Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations.
Desired Skills
Experience or knowledge of Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System), vs Cisco IOS or NX-OS
Experience hardening network devices to meet strict security requirements and implementing secure protocols such
Experience configuring and managing various L2 and L3 network services such as VPN, QoS, and network slicing and segmentation
Experience using network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, Tcpdump, or NetFlow to analyze and optimize network traffic
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline) from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum. A Master’s degree in relevant discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of relevant experience reducing the requirement to six (6) years of relevant experience. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a total of 12 years.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Certification Requirements:
Cisco certification is required.
Security Clearance This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
Benefits
Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution.
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.
Equal Opportunity Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.
Location Washington, DC
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
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