Network Engineer

Who we are:

Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government. We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering, data management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies to deliver mission success. We build the right IT solution for government clients by partnering with them to understand their WHAT, WHY, and HOW. Using our signature consulting methodology that we call "The Makpar Way," we help agencies navigate the ongoing changes in the Federal technology landscape. We succeed where others fail because of our connected and engaged workforce are dedicated to delivering success for our clients and the American people.

Our Mission: We solve complex problems for the Federal government to accelerate access to citizen services.

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The Position:

Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to join our growing team. The Network Engineer will provide support for an Agency (Police "Department") of approximately 3,200 users. The Network Engineer will provide technical leadership on major network tasks or technology assignments. The Network Engineer requires technical expertise, extensive experience, and strong problem-solving skills. 

• Duties and technical capabilities shall include extensive experience with networking equipment, software, programming, and design.
• Network documentation inclusive of all switching and routing equipment, connected or to-be-connected IP-addressable devices, and all cabling interconnects
• Assistance with day-to-day network maintenance to include installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting
• Review and analyze current network processes and procedures
• Develop and recommend improvements to network processes and procedures
• Implement, manage, and maintain approved network process improvement recommendations
• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control plans for maintenance of the network
• Review, analyze, document, and implement disaster recovery plans for the network
• Research, design, and implement security solutions for network infrastructure
• Monitor, review, analyze, performance tune, and make recommendations that will result in continued optimization of the network
• Administer and manage firewall security appliances
• Keep OIS abreast of emerging network technologies and the latest network standards
• Monitor, review, analyze, performance tune, and make recommendations that will result in continued optimization of the network
• Lead projects as an Engineering Lead and/or Project Manager to develop secure resilient systems
• Prepare and maintain conceptual designs, schedules, and cost estimates for new and modified systems
• Conduct design reviews
• Prepare conceptual designs, schedules, and cost estimates for new and modified systems
• Document, install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot switches, firewalls, routers, wireless systems, and ancillary support systems
• Recognize, track, report on, and mitigate potential network security vulnerabilities
• Generate and follow procedures for ensuring the continued reliability of the network
• Research, compile, and analyze network designs to assist with the resolution of network issues
• Apply standards, policies, principles, practices and techniques of network engineering and documentation
• Utilize experience with network protocols, subnets, virtual LANs, firewalls, VPNs, and other common network technologies
• Configure and maintain multicast technologies
• Provides data for audits.
• The Network Engineer is required to be onsite at the Fairchild Building in downtown Washington, DC three (3) days per week. 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of 6+ years' experience in the related area as an individual contributor.
• Possess a Core certification within their functional area, such as a CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, C.16.5.
• Possess base-level certification, such as A+, Security+, or Network+
• Direct experience with network elements such as Aruba, Palo Alto, etc.
• certification (s) within their functional area, such as Microsoft, VMware and / or RedHat
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.
• Knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, UNIX).
• Experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure).
• Understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP, IP).
• Proficiency with version-control systems (e.g., Git).
• Communication: Ability to clearly explain technical information to both technical and non-
• Attention to Detail: Minimizing errors and ensuring accuracy in system design and implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder briefings, technical documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.

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Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.