Network Engineer I at Calibre Systems
Alexandria, VA
About the Job
CALIBRE, an employee-owned management consulting and digital transformation company is looking for a Network Engineer, to support business systems infrastructure. Must be able to test and document system behavior, performance, and security. Ability to plan, design, and troubleshoot local and wide area network infrastructure, including routers, firewalls, switches, gateways, DNS servers, DHCP servers, clustering solutions, and related hardware, software, and services. Configuring and troubleshooting VOIP phones with Cisco call manager. Understanding of configuring and troubleshooting DNS including Zone transfers, Forwarders, and Records. Supervise and mentor junior colleagues.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for activities related to system administration
- Assigns personnel to various projects, directs their activities, and evaluates their work
- Ensures long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information
- systems planning of the organization
- Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of computer software
- Implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system
- Manages network performance and maintains network security
Required Skills
- Requires strong knowledge of PC / Network communications hardware / software, in a multi-protocol environment and network management software
- Preferred Skills:
- Understanding of IP addresses, subnets, and gateways
- Basic commands to trouble shoot network issues on client computers
- Experience in network connectivity to VOIP phones and client machines
- Experience in troubleshooting and understanding of basic WIFI connectivity
Essential Functions:
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Ability to work both individually and in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to multitask and meet competing deadlines
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
required Experience
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or 1 - 2 years’ equivalent work experience
- Appropriate Certifications: Security+, Cisco CCENT or greater.