Calance Job Opening - Network Engineer- onsite

Calance Job Opening

Job Title	Network Engineer- onsite - ID:43089
Duration	6 Months to Hire
Start Date	ASAP
Job Skills	� Cisco -�� Arista -�� Palo Alto Firewall background -�� Someone to program the equipment and be responsible to go live -�� Someone to own the projects -�� Law enforcement experience is a plus; they cannot pull candidates from Baltimore City, but Baltimore County is ok
Location	Baltimore , MD

General Summary/Purpose:

Seeking a Network Engineer II who will be responsible for planning, forecasting, implementing, and identifying resource requirements for network backbone infrastructures (inclusive of wireless technologies) of moderate complexity. The scope of this position typically affects the delivery of campus backbone network resources for a number of local and wide-area connected buildings. Troubleshoot, monitor and maintain network components and functionality on a campus/enterprise-wide level. This role communicates with end users about the scheduling and delivery of changes within the network topology and participates in the technical aspects of network changes and workflow. Design, implement change control processes, deploy and maintain network infrastructure in relation to requests for service in conjunction with vendors, technicians, and clients.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
� Plan medium sized technical projects from inception to completion by using standard project planning tools to deliver successful solutions.
� Responsible for network planning, network architecture design and engineering by reviewing work of junior staff to ensure network projects are delivered successfully.
� Develop project planning documents by using established departmental guidelines to deliver successful projects.
� Formally present ideas, designs, plans, and/or solutions by using standard presentation tools to communicate to a variety of audiences.
� Install and configure networks from inception to completion by following standard project plans to deliver successful solutions.
� Install and configure medium size networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN by using established procedures and tools to deliver quality products to customers.
� Adhere to change management policies and procedures for any given project. Communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors of the solution.
� Install, configure, and interpret results of network analyzers to proactively manage performance and identify, resolve, and prevent problems.
� May occasionally lift networking equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
� Solve campus wide technical problems in pressure situations by using troubleshooting tools and experience to provide resolution.
� Analyze situations involving moderately complex problems by following standard practices and procedures to provide suggested solutions.
� Maintain medium size route and switched networks, including verification of connections to AT&T FirstNet by following documentation provided for the solution to ensure a stable network.
� Coordinate and solve moderately complex network issues that have been escalated from tier-1 personnel (Network Analyst, Network Technician) or tier-2 personnel (Network Engineer I), inclusive of setting up network analyzers and interpreting results, by using standard network analysis tools to provide a successful solution to the problem.
� Troubleshoot medium size route and switched networks, including verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN, by using standard network analysis tools to provide successful solutions.
� Analyze and determine root cause of problems by reviewing hardware vs. software, hardware vs. firmware, software vs. operating system, network vs. applications/systems, and patterned vs. non-repeatable issues to deliver solution to the problem.
� Interface successfully and positively with a broad customer base with varying degrees of technical competency by using verbal, written, and other communication tools.
� Mentor staff positions such as Network Engineer I, Analysts, or Network Technicians by providing guidance and training.

Minimum Qualifications:

� Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
� Four years of experience.

Preferred qualifications:

� Detailed knowledge of Arista networking systems and Cloud Vision Portal.
� Detailed knowledge of Cisco networking systems.
� Arista Networks certification.
� CCNP or CCDP certification.
� Experience with police departments or law enforcement agency networks.

Skills and Abilities:

� Must demonstrate strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
� Ability to work on multiple priorities effectively and prioritize conflicting demands.
� Demonstrated track record of the ability to execute assigned project tasks within established schedule.
� Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
� Ability to communicate effectively in the service of users and colleagues in a positive manner.
� Write and communicate clearly and concisely.
� Possesses sound documentation skills.
� Ability to maintain confidentiality.
� Demonstrated track record of exemplary customer service skills.
� Working knowledge of the OSI network model, Ethernet, and TCP/IP networking.
� Working knowledge of common network monitoring and security utilities.
� Working knowledge and experience in implementing and administrating common TCP/IP-based services, including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SMTP, etc.
� Working knowledge of Classless Internet Domain Routing (CIDR); ability to clearly explain and articulate CIDR.
� Demonstrated ability to successfully configure network devices in an enterprise production setting similar in scope, size and complexity as JHPD. Example of devices that may be configured, include: routers, switches, csu/dsus, content management switches, caching devices, firewalls, VPN solutions, wireless controllers, access points, etc.
� Moderate knowledge of Metro Ethernet, DWDM, optical and related technologies.
� Working knowledge of MPLS.
� Working knowledge of QOS.
� Working understanding of different IPv4 addresses, inclusive of loopback, unicast, multicast, limited and directed broadcast.
� Expert understanding of IPv4 and 32-bit numbers.
� Working knowledge of IPv6 and 128-bit numbers.
� Working knowledge of mainstream network troubleshooting tools, such as MRTG, Cacti, SmokePing, HP Overview, Cisco works, Solarwinds, etc.
� Working knowledge of routed and routing protocols; demonstrated ability to troubleshoot medium to complex IPv4 routing issues.
� Working knowledge of IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, and access control lists (ACLs).
� May configure and maintain network related systems that run Windows, Linux, or Unix as an operating system.
� Working knowledge of Layer2 technologies and ability to clearly explain and articulate Layer2 strengths and weaknesses.
� Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to successfully design and implement solutions using the advanced feature set of Cisco wireless products and based on a validated understanding of radio frequency and antenna theory, 802.11a/b/g/n standards, site survey and configuration of controllers and APs. Solutions include voice over WLAN, outdoor mesh and secure wireless.
� Working knowledge of detailed technical features, functions and benefits of a controller-based wireless architecture.
� Working knowledge of how CSMA/CD functions operate.
� Demonstrated track record of keeping abreast of current and leading-edge networking and wireless technologies/methodologies as related to the existing breadth and scope of products used at Johns Hopkins.
� Working knowledge of Multicast.
� Troubleshooting moderately complex issues focused on determining hardware vs. software, hardware vs. firmware, software vs. operating system, network vs. application/systems, and patterned vs. non-repeatable problems.
� Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations involving readily identifiable problems.
� Demonstrated ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot intermediate to moderately complex scale- route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.
� Working knowledge of how to implement and manage wireless controllers in a campus setting.
� Working knowledge of user and certificate-based authentication systems.
� Working knowledge of redundant network technologies, such as HSRP, spanning tree, VRRP, etc.
� Working knowledge of supporting various load balancing technologies, such as CSM (Content Switching Modules), ACE (Application Control Engine), Advanced AP load balancing strategies, etc.
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Pay Range - 110-127K

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