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Sr. Network Engineer with Min 16+yrs exp in designing enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, VMs, virtual networks, etc.(Webcam Interview)(HYBRID&REMOTE)

Prohires Washington, DC

Please note that this position is with our direct client DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). Position / Requisition # 724401

We are looking A270: Sr. Network Engineer (Min 18+ years of exp) (Webcam interviews)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIRECT CLIENT Position

Number of positions: 1

Length: 11-23 Months +

Location: 1101 4th St. SW, 1st Floor, Washington DC 20024

Immediate interviews Webcam interviews ONLY

Pls note this position is Hybrid.1-2 days in office per week, subject to change.

A270: Network Engineer

*Hybrid position - Required to come on-site every Thursday*

  • Tri-State area candidates (DMV) preferred*

Job Description:

The Network Engineer role is to develop and maintain the high-level design & low-level design plan for the overall logical and technical network architecture. This individual will provide technical solutions and consulting across the organization, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. The Network Engineer will gain organizational commitment for all network infrastructure plans and initiate and participate in projects to evaluate technologies and methods for implementing these plans.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning

  • Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use.
  • Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports.
  • Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of network development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and network flexibility.
  • Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in network technologies, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities.
  • Participate in the development of network strategies in collaboration with the executive team.
  • Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all network procurement and development efforts.
  • Ensure network services have sufficient capacity, stability, and agility to satisfy service level agreements with business units.
  • Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.

Acquisition & Deployment

  • Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote network devices and appliances across the organization's network.
  • Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
  • Design company LANs, WANs, VMs, virtual networks, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other devices.
  • Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
  • Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
  • Recommend improvements and/or alternatives to the company's existing systems architecture and technology portfolio.
  • Review new and existing network design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans.

Operational Management

  • Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization's executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities.
  • Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions.
  • Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
  • Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
  • Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
  • Manage servers, including database, e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software.
  • Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
  • Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
  • Participate in managing all network security solutions.

Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or Computer Science
  • The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (15 years) and
  • Cisco Certification in specialized areas is required.

Qualifications:

  • 10 years' experience managing, developing, and delivering strategic network architectural design and operational excellence.
  • 10 years' experience designing enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, VMs, virtual networks, etc.
  • Excellent knowledge of current protocols and standards
  • Experience designing and implementing Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Security Software
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Strong knowledge of scaled systems, ability to identify problem areas, uphold network quality, and drive design
  • Expert on of WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi technology
  • Strong knowledge of IT security requirements and experience working with information security
  • Experience with Lean IT concepts
  • Experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
  • Knowledge and understanding of system flow charts, traffic flow, and data processing concepts.
  • Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
  • Extensive experience with developing strategic plans.
  • Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceptional understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
  • Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.

Technical Skills:

  • Excellent architecture and technical support documentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating needs assessments, budgets, and so on.
  • Highly self-motivated and directed.
  • Keep attention to detail.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and consultative skills.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and act on it.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Required/Desired Skills

Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.

Skill Matrix (Please fill the last two columns of this matrix)

Experience with Business workflow processes

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Years of Experience

Last Used

experience managing, developing, and delivering strategic network architectural design and operational excellence

Required

16

Years

experience designing enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, VMs, virtual networks, etc.

Required

16

Years

Excellent knowledge of current protocols and standards

Required

8

Years

Experience designing and implementing Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Security Software

Required

8

Years

Expert on of WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi technology

Required

10

Years

Experience with Lean IT concepts

Required

10

Years

Experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

Required

8

Years

Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

Required

10

Years

Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.

Required

10

Years

Extensive experience with developing strategic plans.

Required

10

Years

Strong knowledge of scaled systems, ability to identify problem areas, uphold network quality, and drive design

Required

8

Years

Strong knowledge of IT security requirements and experience working with info secruity

Knowledge and understanding of system flow charts, traffic flow and data processing concepts

Please also answer below Standard and Job Specific questions. Thank you.

Question

Your response

Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by Client management in advance, and contact information must be provided to Client so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?

What is your US Work Authorization? Ex: US Citizen, GC, Canadian Citizen, H1-B, EAD-GC, EAD-H4, EDA-OPT etc

Please list candidate's email address that will be used when submitting E-RTR.

Does your candidate's experience match or exceed the "Required" skills listed above and the number of years of experience with each sklll?

How soon after an offer can your candidate start?

In what city and state does this candidate reside?

If Corp-to-Corp please provide the company name for sub-contract agreement

Where is this candidate located? (City and State please).

Has this candidate applied to the OCFO previously?

Pls note this position is Hybrid.1-2 days in office per week, subject to change. Do you accept?

This is a hybrid position that will require on-site reporting every Thursday in Washington DC. Does your candidate agree to this schedule?

Have you vetted your candidate regarding their skills and knowledgebase listed in the above requirements? Candidates will be expected to prove this knowledgebase in their interview to be considered.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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