Job Title: Network Engineer III

Location: Ashburn, VA (Onsite)

Job Term: 12-month contract with possibility of extension (only W2)

Summary:

The main function of a network engineer is to determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. A typical network engineer is responsible for planning and implementing network upgrades.

Must-Have Skills:

Experience with network design deployment

Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP)

Responsibilities:

Deployment, configuration, and management of all network infrastructure in our labs

Work with partner teams and vendors to manage day-to-day operations and the reliability of the lab network

Schedule and perform maintenance, including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of production networks

Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation and asset database for installed network gear

Establish and implement best practices and contribute to the design of new scalable network solutions

Support the development, testing, and integration of new hardware and software platforms into the network

Participate in an on-call rotation to support the regional network infrastructure 24x7

Qualifications:

5+ years of work experience responsible for designing, deploying, and operating large-scale networks

Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP)

Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design, including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling

Proven experience working in a global team environment and solving problems with limited supervision

Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS) and experience with IPv4 and IPv6

Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware

Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and deliver against mission critical deadlines