Network Engineer

Company: Soft Tech Consulting
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of a Network Engineer for an existing government client. The place of performance for this contract is in Alexandria, VA.
A Network Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the stable operation and efficient performance of data networks, monitoring and managing all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches and encryptors, analyzing network performance across the organization's LANs and WANs, and identifying and developing remedies for network performance bottlenecks.
MUST HAVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

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  Provide network performance statistics and reports.
  
  
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  Install and configure all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches and encryptors.
  
  
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  Inspect, maintain and where necessary replace network cabling and other network-related equipment. Administer hardware and software upgrades for network equipment.
  
  
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  Perform network design and capacity planning.
  
  
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  Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use and disaster recovery.
  
  
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  Perform network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
  
  
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  Administer and maintain user accounts, permissions and access rights.
  
  
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  Recommend, schedule and perform network improvements, upgrades and repairs.
  
  
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  Interact with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure network products and services.
  
  
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  A degree in the field of computer science or a related discipline is preferred.
  
  
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  Juniper or Cisco network certifications are a plus.
  
  
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  Three years or more of directly related experience is preferred.
  
  
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  Experience with Juniper network solutions required.
  
  
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  Solid working knowledge of network security measures, experience with network management and analysis tools such as Solar Winds.
  
  
  Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. With contracts in both the public and private sectors in the DC metro area and across the country, Soft Tech is an organization made up of highly successful and talented Information Technology professionals offering enterprise class solutions for any size organization at great value. Soft Tech's mission is to help government organizations design, implement, and maintain mission critical Information Technology solutions. By focusing jointly on our employees and our customers, we are able to achieve our mission by providing each and every one of our customers with continuous quality customer support.
  Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  Requisition Number: 2023-2811
  External Company URL: http://www.softtechconsulting.com/

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