Network Engineer at Eclaro

Herndon, VA

About the Job

Network Engineer
Job Number: 24-01532

Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. Eclaro is looking for a Network Engineer for our client in Herndon, VA.

Eclaro’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:

Responsible for installing, administering, and maintaining company networks and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications.
This includes ensuring the availability of networking infrastructure and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the network environment.
Where applicable, will assist in overseeing the physical security, integrity, and safety of the network.

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning:
- Takes ownership for planning and managing large and complex project tasks
- Formulates network designs and solutions that ensure delivery of project requirements
- Evaluate existing network designs and make recommendations for improving efficiency, resiliency, and availability
- Lead capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for networking systems
- Develops and delivers presentations to internal audiences
- Work with management to develop strategies for automating manual processes
- Influences others within job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices
Acquisition & Deployment:
- Assist in procurement of network hardware, and software in support of implementation and development efforts
- Support the deployment of workstations, network devices, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems
- Maintain end-of-life documentation of network devices to be used during annual budget planning
- Work with Internet Service Providers to acquire and decommission telecommunications circuits
Operational Management:
- Implement, and administer existing network hardware and equipment. This includes routers, switches, firewalls and UPS units
- Perform upgrades of existing network devices to ensure operating systems and hardware components are current
- Perform network, server and security audits, review logs for errors and trends, and ensure proper security posture is maintained
- Ensure network connectivity between all corporate offices, vendor facilities and cloud environments
- Optimize network traffic routing/switching and make updates to optimize efficiency
- Establish network connectivity for new branches, corporate offices, and ATM locations
- Monitor IT Service Management Systems and respond to incidents, problems or requests related to network services
- Create and/or maintain network design diagrams and documentation
- Create and/or maintain monitoring and alerting of network services
- Coaches and guides team members with less experience
- Maintain excellent communication with internal and external parties
- Participate in rotational "on-call” schedules

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other technical related field or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years' experience supporting all facets of enterprise networks; including LAN/WAN connectivity, Voice Over IP, VPN's, and network security
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise Infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to apply functional knowledge to analyze and resolve complex problems
Views processes and changes holistically and understands connections and impacts of changes on other processes and functions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external team members
Ability to review and analyze or interpret data and documentation and to make decisions regarding subsequent actions

If hired, you will enjoy the following Eclaro Benefits:

401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through Eclaro

If interested, you may contact:
Jeanine Hastings
jeanine.hastings@eclaro.com
646-755-9303
Jeanine Hastings | LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer: Eclaro values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.