Sr Network/Security Engineer

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Senior Network/Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in maintaining and advancing our network and security infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned IT professional to contribute to projects critical to our operations while ensuring robust network performance and security.



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*This role is remote, however candidate must be local or reside near client's office in Morgantown, WV area

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Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS165, T3, Band 6

- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of network or telecommunications components to drive network efficiency and availability.

- Maintain network quality standards to achieve optimal levels of operation and KPI targets.

- Track and monitor network traffic and performance to ensure minimal interruption to network transmission and/or network switches.

- Correct network problems effectively and in a timely manner.

- Drive initiatives, industrialization, and efficiencies to network facilities for improvements (i.e., enhancements, updates, upgrades, and new systems).

- Establish tools and procedures to monitor network performance.

- Manage and support network devices, including routine changes, patching, and troubleshooting.

- Evaluate and recommend strategies, operations for monitoring, maintaining, and evolving network and security infrastructure.

- Develop new or update existing Standard Operating Procedures to enhance network support, network infrastructure, network architecture, and network security

- Lead/ participate in projects and operational tasks to support the needs of the network and security infrastructure.

- Develop network Visio Specific drawings stemming from Project's and continual update documentation

- Assist with external/internal network audits, Continuity of Operations Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans

- Research, evaluate, recommend, and implement new network and security infrastructure solutions.

Minimum Requirements

TCS165, T3, Band 6

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related field

- 6+ years related work experience with a PCNSE, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIA, CCNP certification or equivalent experience.

- Expertise with network infrastructure management tools including SolarWinds, Cisco ISE, Cisco Meraki WLC/Wireless and Panorama.

- Expertise with routers, switches, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VPNs, VLANs, encrypted tunnels, encryption technology, and wireless technology.

- Strong understanding of Palo Firewalls and Next Generation Firewalls features Layer2-3 up to Layer 7

- Working knowledge of SolarWinds, Network Topology Mapper and RedSeal.

- Working knowledge Cisco VoIP systems including CER, Jabber and RedSky - E911

- Working Knowledge of Teams

- Have a detailed understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP.

- Detail knowledge DHCP, DNS and InfoBlox

- Detail knowledge of VPN's

- Detailed knowledge with patc...