Overview

Staffing Pros, a division of VETS Inc., is recruiting a Network Engineer in Ashburn, VA. The selected candidate will have the option to work hybrid, two days in office and three days remote once established on the team.

If you have additional questions not answered by the information contained within this posting, please contact our team directly at StaffingPros@vets-inc.com.

Responsibilities

The Network Administrator serves as the highest level of support within the technical support team. Technical issues that cannot be resolved by tier I and tier II are escalated to this position. This role requires advanced expertise in troubleshooting difficult networking, system and end user issues.

• Responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining network systems
• Maintains layer 2 network equipment in accordance with established IT policies and procedures on Cisco and Dell equipment
• Maintains layer 3 network equipment in accordance with established IT policies and procedures on Cisco, Dell and Fortinet
• Ensures network integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions for Network Devices
• Uses network management tools to monitor and tune the network and to discover and solve network issues (PRTG/LOGIC MONITOR MONITORING SYSTEM)
• Conducts routine network hardware and software audits to ensure compliance with established policies and configuration guidelines
• Updates network documentation
• Implements various minor projects that enhance network availability, security and data integrity
• Troubleshoots problems with network outages, peripherals, software applications and operating systems within established standards and guidelines
• Ensures the availability of applications that require network services
• Works with vendor engineers and technicians to resolve technical network problems
• Assists in maintaining LAN/WAN computer connectivity throughout the network
• Develops processes and procedures for ongoing management of the network environment
• Assesses functional needs to determine IT purchase requirements
• Collaborates with faculty, staff and other IT groups in order to support the overall goals of the organization
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions
• Maintain equipment located in an Ashburn Datacenter
• Network documentation updates, including network diagramming with Visio, Gliffy, et al.
• Working knowledge of VoIP and SIP
• Assesses functional needs to determine IT purchase requirements
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions
• Experience with equipment hands-on in a datacenter environment. · Rack/stack/cabling/installation and build-out

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience providing user support in a Windows environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with Cisco ASA
• Experience with Fortinet Firewall Setup and Administration required
• Experience with Palo Alto & Cisco Firewall Setup and Administration preferred
• Experience with Citrix XenServer & VMware Infrastructure setup and administration
• Experience with OSPF/BGP Implementation and Administration
• Experience with Cisco/Dell/Juniper Switching and Routing
• Familiar with ISCSI and Fiber Channel SAN Technology, adding LUNS to
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical customers
• Ability to learn and support new systems and applications
• Ability to lead a team
• Currently hold or be willing and able to obtain the following certifications within designated timeframe after onboarding:
  • ITIL Foundation
  • CompTIA A
  • CompTIA Net
  • CompTIA Security

EEO Statement

Staffing Pros a division of VETS-inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information