Network Engineer - Wireless

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Network Engineer -Wireless
Location: Norfolk, VA
Clearance: Top-Secret

Job Description:

The contractor shall have a minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in Cisco networks; including design, configuring, and installing enterprise wired and wireless networks. Examples of relevant experience may include the following:

a. Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and monitoring network systems, hardware, and software applications, including, but not limited to switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, routing protocols, and network appliances.
b. Implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance of network components. Evaluate and respond to network incidents and perform corrective actions. Support approved change management processes.
c. Implementing, managing, and configuring complex network environments, including routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
d. Reviewing security information and event management (SEIM) tools to discover and resolve network events. Implementing and managing security protocols and policies within enterprise networks. Performing root cause analysis and providing recommendations or corrective actions.
e. Proficiency in advanced routing protocols like EIGRP and OSPF, as well as switching technologies. Understanding and implementing SDN technologies like SD-Access and SD-WAN. Planning, designing, and implementing both local and wide-area enterprise networks.
f. Working with Department of Defense teams to support project objectives. Contribute to the execution of project or task plan and helps assess and resolve events and issues.
g. Knowledge and proficiency to work (including, but not limited to):
i.Hardware: Network switches (CISCO Nexus series 7000/9000 and Cisco Catalyst series); Cisco routers (CISCO 4551, 8500), Cisco wireless access points (9000 series), Aruba wireless access points (AP275, 375, 515) .
ii. Software: Cisco Wireless LAN controller (WLC), Solar Winds, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center (aka DNA), Splunk and Aruba Wireless LAN controller.

Certifications: Contractor shall have an active Security + CE or higher, and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification with Enterprise Core or Data Center specialty.