Cisco Network Engineer

Overview

Are you a

Cisco Network Engineer

who would like to have a positive impact for millions of people? If so, we may have an opportunity for you

TISTA

associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more

Responsibilities

Design, build, implement, and maintain ITOPS IO's network infrastructure as well as connectivity among data centers Install, configure, and support network equipment including CISCO ONS, routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, Wireless Controllers Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation Configure firewalls, routing, and switching to maximize network efficiency and security Perform Network Operating System upgrades on all network devices Design, deploy, configure, administer and maintain network High Availability (HA) designs First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRP), Virtual Port Channels (VPCs), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation, Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) routing protocols, and Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) Recommend strategic direction and execution path for our networks and tools Any recommendations shall be provided to the COR/VA PM(s) for approval prior to any implementation or changes Identify and document design/architecture best practices for ITOPS IO adoption Lead technical design/architecture reviews of applicable ITOPS IO projects. Any recommendations shall be provided to the COR/VA PM(s) for approval prior to any implementation or changes Design Network Implementation Plans for Layer 2/3 that include Spanning Tree, virtual local area networks (VLANs), Virtual Port Channels (VPCs), Port Channels, Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation, redundant connectivity to ISPs, complex routing/switching infrastructure, extranet connectivity, data center design, and Wide Area Network (WAN) integration. Implement networks per the Network Implementation Plans Design, deploy, configure, and maintain multicast networks. Multicast protocols used in ITOPS IO include Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM) dense and sparse mode, Cisco Group Management Protocol (CGMP), Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP), Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD), Bootstrap Router (BSR) protocol

Qualifications

Must have experience designing, building, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure Must have experience with Cisco enterprise class switches and routers including Cisco 4500, 3900, Cisco Must have experience with Aggregation Services Router (ASR), and Cisco Nexus series equipment Experience with switching and routing technologies (Routing and Switching, CCNA or CCNP certifications preferred) Experience with firewall technologies (Cisco IOS, FortiOS) or similar Experience with troubleshooting and repair of networking equipment Router/Firewall/Switching/Routing/IOS knowledge preferred) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Ability to prioritize multiple tasks independently and as part of a team

Education: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is and 5+ years' work experience Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education (13 years total)

Clearance: The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation

Location: Martinsburg, WV

(100% Onsite) Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST) Capital Regional Readiness Center

Department of Veteran's Affairs

221 Butler Ave.

Building 511

Martinsburg, WV 25405

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