Network Engineer

Contract to hire position; no third-party or sponsorship candidates accepted.

About the role

This mid-senior level engineering role is responsible for the design and support of network fabric and systems. The senior engineer requires a deep understanding of networking at the protocol level, coupled with programming skills to support intensive automation in a production environment. The role oversees enterprise and cloud-scale servers connected over a mix of dedicated backbone infrastructure and the Internet, handling both technology design and operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and support of network fabric and systems
• Equipment upgrades, installations, and system maintenance
• Quality testing and technical support
• Advanced troubleshooting using established tools and protocols
• Ensure compliance with Asset Management, Configuration, and Security Standards
• Verification of LAN, MAN, WAN, and Cloud network availability and performance
• Oversee documentation of all activities and outcomes with the IT Service desk

Requirements

• Deep level understanding of networking at the protocol level
• Programming skills for automation in a production environment
• Experience with enterprise and cloud-scale servers
• Knowledge of dedicated backbone infrastructure and Internet-based systems

Industries

• Government Administration
• Government Relations Services