Network Engineer - HonorVet Technologies

Annapolis, MD

About the Job

SCOPE OF WORK

Offeror proposed resource shall be responsible for the following:
1. Designing, developing, analyzing, troubleshooting, and documenting computer networks and infrastructure.
2. Performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation of a statewide network, utilizing industry best practices for security, disaster recovery and business continuity, change control, and client support.
3. Developing and analyzing network designs and protocols including prototyping and assessment.
4. Performing planning, engineering, forecasting and implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems.
5. Leading and/or assisting in major network projects to support capacity growth, upgrades and new products/features, and integration.

Evaluating current network systems and recommending changes in maintenance and systems standards, and training support personnel on the conversion, implementation, and troubleshooting.
Applying in-depth up-to-date knowledge of standards, guidelines, industry trends and similar for LAN, WAN, Wireless, Data Center, Cloud networking and interconnection.
Driving improvements in network process, efficiency, and standardization.
Ensuring security compliance, change control processes and adherence to standards.
Providing upper tier of diagnosis, isolation, and resolution of network problems.
1. Identifying and documenting root cause.
2. Proactively identifying potential issues in the production environment and recommending potential solutions
Developing comprehensive graphical and text-based documentation and effectively managing the implementation process from design to acceptance.
Hosting weekly status meetings/calls with team or on as needed basis.
Leading, scheduling, and overseeing the activities with other team members to resolve end user hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.
Assisting in the creation of robust network designs, acting as the escalation point of contact and lead engineer for implementations and provide ongoing support and maintenance.
Oversight of the configuration, maintenance, and documentation of routers, switches, wireless controllers, load balancers, security appliances, WAN optimizers, and management and security appliances.
Reporting as follows:
1. Weekly report communicating project progress and status,
2. Weekly time reporting on JIS provided forms, and
3. Any additional reports as assigned by the supervising manager.

OFFEROR RESOURCE QUALIFICATIONS

The Offeror shall propose a resource that meet the following minimum qualifications:
1. Associate degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field (as determined by the Client).
2. Active certifications as follows:
  1. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or (CCNP) Security Certification.

The Client prefers Offeror proposed resource to have the following qualifications:
1. Ten (10) years of CONUS technical experience in IT networking.
2. Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field (as determined by the Client).
3. The following certifications issued within the last four (4) years:
  1. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Enterprise Infrastructure or Security Certification.
  2. Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Certification.
  3. Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) Certification from Palo Alto Networks.

Source : HonorVet Technologies