Network Engineer

Title: Network Engineer

Location: Washington, DC (on-site, full-time)

Job Description

Please note that this is a full-time, direct-hire role.  Due to segments of our customer base, we cannot sponsor employment visas.
 

Why join BlueAlly?  

• We are a company of high achievers who learn from each other and support each other's growth and success  
• We offer competitive pay and solid benefits, including PTO and a matching 401(k) with the employer component IMMEDIATELY vested  
• We are NOT a body shop. We hire full-time direct hire specialists with a driving thirst to learn and improve.  

Job Description 

This opening is for a Cisco-centric mid-level WAN Engineer in Washington, DC. PLEASE NOTE that this role requires you to be on-site with the client 5 days/week.  In this role, you will assist our engineering team with Cisco router configuration and management projects.   You will support a large national network installed base plus the addition of many new remote sites.  You will also: 
  

• Configure Cisco routers for site-to-site VPN connectivity per customer standards and best practices 
• Respond to requests for service, as required to resolve issues 
• Support VPN network issues (troubleshooting using interface/controller commands) 
• Assist users with locating equipment, interface ports, and cable management over the phone  
• Perform second level WAN support for Customer NCC (Network Command Center) 
• Ship equipment to remote offices. 
• Maintain documentation (administrative duties VPN DO installations) 
• Cisco network equipment support, maintenance, and configurations 
• Second level support for Layers 1, 2 and 3 
   

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have mid-level skills and experience in the following areas: 

• Cisco routing, including VPNs and EIGRP  
• CCNP preferred, CCNA required 
• A solid understanding of end-to-end TCP/IP operation and performance over a WAN 
• Must be able to work with team members and end-users, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines 
• Must be able to work with practice lead to coordinate scheduling to meet customer needs, sometimes juggling multiple projects at one time 
• Able to travel to client location in Washington DC daily 
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background investigation 
• US Citizenship is required for access to the site location 

BlueAlly is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at BlueAlly are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

BlueAlly is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, and we welcome qualified applicants of all abilities. We believe that diverse teams — including people with disabilities — make us stronger, and we are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you need an accommodation at any stage of your application or interview, please reach out to your recruiter — we're here to help.