Network Engineer from ALTA IT Services

Network Engineer
100% Onsite in Quantico, VA 
Top Secret clearance
Direct Hire
End Customer DOJ 

We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our team providing support to the Department of Justice.

Responsibilities:

Requires superior comprehension of network concepts and methodologies. This support includes helpdesk capabilities, customer service, and network management monitoring and documentation capabilities. Analyzes local LAN/WAN systems, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices. Resolves interoperability problems to obtain operations across all platforms, including email, file transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing, etc. Configures systems to user requirements. Performs various tests and documents results. Administers and maintains LAN/WAN. Provides technical support and troubleshooting to users. Plans network layout design. May administer network security. May perform database administration. May serve as technical team or task lead. In addition, requires competence in systems analysis and technical writing to support SOPs.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Top Secret
• An in-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN communications, network hardware such as Cisco routers, Ethernet switches, bridges, gateways, firewalls, and encryption devices (i.e., Micro and Gig E TACLANES);
• An in-depth knowledge of routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, BGP, and  OSPF
• Demonstrates a strong understanding and practical experience with technologies such as MPLS, VPLS, VPNs, and traffic engineering
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with six (6) or more years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TACLANE Experience
• Cisco Professional or Expert certifications

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