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Network Engineer - 2 positions Washington-DC Long term contract 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 1. Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements. 2. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use. 3. Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports. 4. Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of network development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and network flexibility. 5. Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in network technologies, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities. 6. Participate in the development of network strategies in collaboration with the executive team. 7. Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all network procurement and development efforts. 8. Ensure network services have sufficient capacity, stability, and agility to satisfy service level agreements with business units. 9. Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records. Acquisition & Deployment 1. Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote network devices and appliances across the organization’s network. 2. Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts. 3. Design company LANs, WANs, VMs, virtual networks, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other devices. 4. Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades. 5. Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services. 6. Recommend improvements and/or alternatives to the company’s existing systems architecture and technology portfolio. 7. Review new and existing network design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans.

Network Engineer Washington-DC Long term contract 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 1. Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements. 2. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use. 3. Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports. 4. Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of network development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and network flexibility. 5. Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in network technologies, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities. 6. Participate in the development of network strategies in collaboration with the executive team. 7. Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all network procurement and development efforts. 8. Ensure network services have sufficient capacity, stability, and agility to satisfy service level agreements with business units. 9. Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records. Acquisition & Deployment 1. Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote network devices and appliances across the organization’s network. 2. Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts. 3. Design company LANs, WANs, VMs, virtual networks, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other devices. 4. Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades. 5. Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services. 6. Recommend improvements and/or alternatives to the company’s existing systems architecture and technology portfolio. 7. Review new and existing network design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans.

Network Engineer Washington-DC Long term contract 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 1. Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements. 2. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use. 3. Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports. 4. Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of network development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and network flexibility. 5. Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in network technologies, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities. 6. Participate in the development of network strategies in collaboration with the executive team. 7. Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all network procurement and development efforts. 8. Ensure network services have sufficient capacity, stability, and agility to satisfy service level agreements with business units. 9. Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records. Acquisition & Deployment 1. Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote network devices and appliances across the organization’s network. 2. Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts. 3. Design company LANs, WANs, VMs, virtual networks, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other devices. 4. Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades. 5. Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services. 6. Recommend improvements and/or alternatives to the company’s existing systems architecture and technology portfolio. 7. Review new and existing network design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans.

Washington DC state – Remote/Hybrid – Once in two weeks onsite and as required. Network Engineer/Azure Networking Description         The Network Engineer role is to develop and maintain the high-level design plan for the overall logical and technical network architecture. This individual will provide technical leadership and consulting across the organization, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. The Network Architect will gain organizational commitment for all high-level network infrastructure plans and initiate and participate in projects to evaluate technologies and methods for implementing these plans. Duties and Responsibilities      The incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: Strategy & Planning 1.      Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements. 2.      Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use. 3.      Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports. 4.      Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to Network Analysts, Network Engineers, Network Administrators, and other Network Architects. 5.      Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of network development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and network flexibility. 6.      Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in network technologies, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities. 7.      Participate in the development of network strategies in collaboration with the executive team. 8.      Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all network procurement and development efforts. 9.      Ensure network services have sufficient capacity, stability, and agility to satisfy service level agreements with business units.  10.     Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records. Acquisition & Deployment 1.      Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote network devices and appliances across the organization’s network. 2.      Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts. 3.      Design company LANs, WANs, VMs, virtual networks, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other devices. 4.      Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services. 5.      Recommend improvements and/or alternatives on the company’s existing systems architecture and technology portfolio.

Washington DC state – Remote/Hybrid – Once in two weeks onsite and as required. Network Engineer/Azure Networking Description         The Network Engineer role is to develop and maintain the high-level design plan for the overall logical and technical network architecture. This individual will provide technical leadership and consulting across the organization, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. The Network Architect will gain organizational commitment for all high-level network infrastructure plans and initiate and participate in projects to evaluate technologies and methods for implementing these plans. Duties and Responsibilities      The incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: Strategy & Planning 1.      Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements. 2.      Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use. 3.      Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports. 4.      Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to Network Analysts, Network Engineers, Network Administrators, and other Network Architects. 5.      Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of network development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and network flexibility. 6.      Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in network technologies, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities. 7.      Participate in the development of network strategies in collaboration with the executive team. 8.      Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all network procurement and development efforts. 9.      Ensure network services have sufficient capacity, stability, and agility to satisfy service level agreements with business units.  10.     Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records. Acquisition & Deployment 1.      Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote network devices and appliances across the organization’s network. 2.      Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts. 3.      Design company LANs, WANs, VMs, virtual networks, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other devices. 4.      Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services. 5.      Recommend improvements and/or alternatives on the company’s existing systems architecture and technology portfolio.

🗣️ Voice VLAN Overview 📞 Some Cisco Catalyst switches offer a unique feature called voice VLAN, which lets you overlay a voice topology onto a data network. You can segment phones into separate logical networks even though the data and voice infrastructure are physically the same. The voice VLAN feature places the phones into their own VLANs without any end-user intervention. These VLAN assignments can be seamlessly maintained even if the phone is moved to a new location. 👤 The user simply plugs the phone into the switch, and the switch provides the phone with the necessary VLAN information. By placing phones into their own VLANs, network administrators gain the advantages of network segmentation and control. Furthermore, network administrators can preserve their existing IP topology for the data end stations. IP phones can be easily assigned to different IP subnets using standards-based DHCP operation. 🔍 With the phones in their own IP subnets and VLANs, network administrators can more easily identify and troubleshoot network problems. In addition, network administrators can create and enforce QoS or security policies. 🌐 With the voice VLAN feature, Cisco enables network administrators to gain all the advantages of physical infrastructure convergence while maintaining separate logical topologies for voice and data terminals. This ability offers the most effective way to manage a multiservice network. 🔄 Multiservice switches support a new parameter for IP telephony support that makes the access port a multi-VLAN access port. The new parameter is called a voice or auxiliary VLAN. Every Ethernet 10/100/1000 port in the switch is associated with two VLANs: 🖼️ A native VLAN for data service that is identified by the PVID 🖼️ A voice VLAN that is identified by the voice VLAN ID (VVID) During the initial CDP exchange with the access switch, the IP phone is configured with a VVID. 📞 The IP phone is also supplied with a QoS configuration using CDP. 🔧

I am an experienced Network Infrastructure and Fibre Technician with Innovo Networks and certified with the following brands:   1. Global Six 2. Panduit 3. Commscope 4. Systimax   Network infrastructure is the backbone that connects people and businesses to each other. It’s what makes our everyday lives possible, and it’s critical to making sure that we can get the information we need when we need it. It allows us to send emails, stream music, and video, make phone calls, access the internet, and even connect with friends through social media. I have come across many sites that have poor data cabling infrastructure which can lead to various issues that can affect the performance and reliability of a network. Some of the main issues include:   Incompatibility with Future Technologies: Outdated or substandard cabling may not support the latest networking technologies and protocols. Upgrading the network to accommodate new technologies becomes difficult without addressing the underlying cabling issues. Increased Maintenance Costs: Poor cabling infrastructure may require frequent maintenance and repairs, leading to increased costs over time. Regularly addressing issues can strain IT resources and impact the overall budget. Security Risks: Insecure cabling installations may expose the network to security risks. Unintentional cable taps or unauthorized access to the cabling infrastructure can compromise sensitive data. Non-compliance with Standards: Poorly installed cabling may not comply with industry standards, which can lead to compatibility issues and may result in the rejection of warranty claims for networking equipment. Scalability Challenges: Inefficient cabling may not support the future growth and expansion of a network. Upgrading or expanding the network becomes more complex and may require a complete overhaul of the cabling infrastructure.   Network infrastructure is the foundation for all computing and networking technology. Without this critical structure, it would be very difficult to do anything in today’s modern society. Businesses of all sizes are looking at ways they can improve their network infrastructure and make sure they have enough capacity available to meet their needs and provide the flexibility to provide services as business demands change.   To mitigate these issues, it's essential to invest in a well-designed and properly installed data cabling infrastructure that meets industry standards and supports the current and future needs of the network. Regular maintenance and adherence to best practices can also help ensure a reliable and high-performance cabling system.

Top 20 HCL Interview Questions for L2 Network Engineer. 1. Explain your experience with designing and implementing large-scale network architectures. 2. How do you handle network scalability and performance optimization in your projects? 3. Can you discuss your approach to network security, including firewall configurations and intrusion detection/prevention systems? 4. Describe your experience with advanced routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP. 5. Share your insights on network virtualization technologies, including SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and NFV (Network Functions Virtualization). 6. How do you ensure high availability in a network, and what redundancy mechanisms have you implemented? 7. Discuss your experience with network monitoring and management tools. 8. Explain your process for conducting network audits and assessments. 9. How do you handle network troubleshooting and what tools do you typically use? 10. Describe your involvement in disaster recovery planning and network resilience strategies. 11. Can you discuss your knowledge of multicast protocols and their applications in network engineering? 12. Share your experience with load balancing and traffic optimization in complex networks. 13. Explain the role of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) in modern networking. 14. How do you approach network documentation and version control for configurations? 15. Discuss your familiarity with cloud networking and hybrid cloud architectures. 16. Can you provide examples of successful network optimization projects you've been involved in? 17. Explain your understanding of network segmentation and its importance in security. 18. Share your experience in implementing IPv6 and transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6. 19. Discuss your approach to network automation and scripting for repetitive tasks. 20. How do you stay updated on emerging network technologies and industry trends? #networkengineer #hcl #pmnetworking #jobsearch

#hiring Network Engineer III, Onsite, Baltimore, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Baltimorejobs #Marylandjobs #ITCommunications Apply: https://lnkd.in/ghgMaPYR Job Description General Summary Provide primary implementation and support of large-scale network, including LAN/WAN/WLAN, systems. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation requires high-level technical evaluation, judgment and problem solving. Responsible for maintaining enterprise network, applications and for monitoring of the LAN/WAN/WLAN for alerts and anomalies. Responsible for managing and evaluating current systems and assisting in the planning of enterprise system projects through technical comparison and cost studies. Provide technical leadership and training to junior engineer staff. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Provides wide range of complex network support for Enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure, including all network applications. Provides input to management for network design, including all ancillary network systems, i.e. DNS, IP, monitoring solution etc. and procurement of network equipment and supplies. Monitors and tunes the enterprise network for optimal performance. Including all ancillary network systems, i.e. DNS, IP, monitoring. Performs equipment installations and relocation as required to support the business needs of the enterprise. Acts as the primary interface with user and vendors for resolving problems. Recognizes and identifies potential areas to develop or update policies and procedures, provides input and recommendations especially regarding future business expansion. Provides recommendation to supervisor to establish a growth plan for the network to insure the best quality service in a state-of-the-art environment. Assists the senior engineer in designing and managing the enterprise network including wide area and local area networks. Uses Helpdesk Call Tracking application to log all service and update requests accurately and well detailed. Collects data from customers to aid problem determination/resolution of request. Provides information to the Helpdesk for on-going follow up to customers until resolution of issue. Analyzes network traffic patterns to resolve connectivity issues. Analyzes system performance and resolves problems, makes appropriate recommendations. Leads in the installation, configuration and maintenance of networking systems including but not limited to LAN/MAN/WAN, security, wireless, VOIP and video. Review real time trending information, and contact Tiered support, when necessary. Maintains regular contact with users and supervisor/manager regar

Why MPLS Networks are Needed Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a protocol for efficient network traffic flow between two or more locations. The primary reasons for using MPLS include: Quality of Service (QoS): 🎯 MPLS allows for the prioritization of network traffic, ensuring that high-priority applications receive the necessary bandwidth. Traffic Engineering: ⚙️ MPLS enables more efficient use of network resources and optimizes the flow of traffic. Scalability: 📈 MPLS is highly scalable and can accommodate a growing number of locations and applications. Reliability: 🛠️ MPLS networks offer enhanced reliability and uptime due to redundant paths and quick failover capabilities. Security: 🔒 MPLS networks provide a higher level of security compared to traditional Internet-based VPNs. Handling Critical Issues in MPLS Networks When a critical issue arises in an MPLS network, network engineers follow a structured approach to diagnose and resolve the problem. Here's a step-by-step process: Identify the Issue: Monitor and Logs: 📊 Use network monitoring tools and logs to identify the issue's nature and scope. Alerts: 🚨 Pay attention to network alerts indicating critical issues. Isolate the Problem: Segment Testing: 🧪 Test different segments of the network to isolate the problematic area. Path Trace: 🛤️ Use tools like traceroute to identify where the failure is occurring in the MPLS path. Analyze the Root Cause: Configuration Check: ⚙️ Review the configuration of MPLS routers and switches. Hardware Inspection: 🔍 Check for any hardware failures or malfunctions. Link Status: 🔗 Ensure that all physical and logical links are operational. Label Distribution Protocol (LDP): 🏷️ Verify that LDP sessions are up and labels are being exchanged correctly. Implement a Fix: Reconfiguration: 🔧 Adjust configurations as needed to resolve misconfigurations. Failover: 🔄 If redundancy is in place, failover to backup paths. Hardware Replacement: 🖥️ Replace faulty hardware components. Path Optimization: 🚀 Reroute traffic to optimize performance. Testing and Validation: Post-Fix Testing: 🧪 Conduct thorough testing to ensure the issue has been resolved. Performance Monitoring: 📈 Monitor the network performance to confirm stability and performance. Documentation and Reporting: Incident Report: 📄 Document the issue, root cause, and resolution steps. Preventive Measures: 🛡️ Implement measures to prevent recurrence. Common Tools and Techniques Network Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG 📊 Diagnostic Tools: Wireshark, tcpdump 🔍 Routing and Switching Tools: Cisco IOS commands, Juniper Junos commands 🔧 Automation and Scripting: Use of scripts (Python, Bash) to automate repetitive