Senior Core Network Engineer (Remote)

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for the design and development of voice, video, radio frequency, and/or data communications networks.

Sr. Core Network Engineer will work within a collaborative team to provide core engineering support for both wireless and wired networks for clients. This will include upgrading, configuration and management of enterprise management and access control systems such as Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Identity Services Engine as well as WLAN infrastructure including Wireless LAN Controllers, Mobility Service Engines, Access Points, Layer 2/3 switches and routers. The Sr. Core Network Engineer will remotely support onsite teams with the installation or life cycle replacement of wireless and/or wired infrastructure at customer sites. In addition, the Sr. Core Network Engineer will work collaboratively with the other Sr. Engineers and the Core Engineering Manager on wireless and wired network design as well as project coordination. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to pass a full background check and/or obtain a Government clearance.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco WLAN infrastructure including Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Mobility Services Engines (MSE) and Access Points (AP’s) in both HA and non-HA configurations.
• Configuration, Operations and Management of Cisco Prime Infrastructure.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers and Layer 2/3 switches,
• Configuration and troubleshooting of security platforms such as Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) and Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Create and/or update detailed documents and diagrams including Design Documents, Implementations Plans and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to work both within a team and individually with minimal supervision.

Education

BA/BS

Qualifications

5+

• 5-7 years of experience in enterprise network implementation and support
• 5-7 years of experience in wireless infrastructure support in a large environment
• 5-7 years of experience in LAN infrastructure support in a large environment
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the design, configuration and troubleshooting of all aspects of Cisco wireless solutions including WLC, MSE/CMX and LWAP
• Extensive knowledge and experience with configuration and support of Cisco switches and routers
• Demonstrated knowledge of switching principals including VLANs, 802.1q Trunking and 802.3ad Link Aggregation
• Experience with Cisco ISE or equivalent network access control applications
• Experience with Cisco Prime Infrastructure or equivalent enterprise management applications
• Familiarity with wired and wireless network design and implementation for hospital, office, factory, warehouse, outdoor, and mesh environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel and Visio.
• Must be able to pass a full Department of Veteran Affairs background investigation or hold an active government clearance
• Minimum CCNA required, CCNP preferred

COMPETENCIES

• Establish Focus
• Change Management
• Develop Others
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Remote
• Type of environment: Home Office and Onsite
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.