Job Description :
JOB DESCRIPTION
Federate Systems is looking for a strong Network Engineer to support one of our federal clients. Selected candidate would configure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, and IP Phones.
JOB RESPONSIBILIIES:
Provide monthly metrics for network availability and bandwidth usage as well as other metrics as requested
Provide a high level of technical understanding for problem solving and troubleshooting
Interact with Hardware and Software vendors to address issues when necessary
Use escalation standards and personal judgment to ensure timely resolution of problems
Accept and resolve escalated trouble tickets from Service Desk
Closet patching, network troubleshooting, ticket resolution
Work On-Call shift rotations with other members of the department
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Four-Year degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science or Telecommunications and/or 5-8 Years’ experience working in the communications/cable/ IT Industry
Experience with Cisco hardware and software (Cisco Switches, Routers, IOS or IOS XR)
Experience supporting Cisco Unified Communications platforms to include wireless controllers and access points, Cisco Prime, Cisco ISE.
Experience with VOIP/ SIP Networking, Cisco IP Phones
Understanding of TCP/IP, VLANS and routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
Understanding of IP services (DHCP, TFTP and DNS)
Ability to learn other technologies including Video Networks
Organizational Skills (ability to organize large amounts of data in a logical manner)
Excellent Troubleshooting Skills and usage of tools such as ping, telnet and trace route
Availability to troubleshoot and resolve issues during off-work hours and/or extended hours when outages or projects require
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
If interested, please submit your MS Word formatted resume for review to recruiter at .