Network Monitoring Engineer

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Network Monitoring Engineer to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems in defense of our Homeland.

As a Network Monitoring Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining our organization's network infrastructure.

Your role will involve troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our network systems.

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

Specific Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.

• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability.

• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues using firewall logs, switch packet capture tools; engaging with cross-functional teams to leverage support and collaboration when necessary

• Conduct network capacity planning and bandwidth management to accommodate future growth and changing business needs.

• Collaborate with other teams to integrate network infrastructure with cloud services, storage systems, and other IT components.

• Maintain documentation related to network configurations, diagrams, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

• Managing, monitoring, maintaining, and securing networks and tenant network segments that integrate the transport of networks and data.

Requirements:

• Seven (7)+ years of experience in a Network Monitoring role or in a related field

• Active Secret clearance.

• Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country.

• This is an on-site position at a government facility.

• Requires presence on-site five days per week in Annapolis Junction, MD.

• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.

• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.

• Four (4) or more years of experience in the following:

o Cisco ASA

o Cisco FirePOWER

o Cisco Catalyst

o Cisco Nexus

o Avaya PoE Switches

o F5 LTM and GTM load balancers

o KEMP load balancers

o Juniper SRX firewall

o Extreme Network IPS

o ION SAL Modem SA5610

o Raritan Secure Console Server

o Avocent KVM Switch

o RedSeal Appliance SYS-1027R-WRF4+

o SafeNet 7000

o Avaya Media Gateway G450

o IBM DataPower XML Firewall

o SolarWinds - NPM, SAM, IPAM, Netflow

o IBM Netcool

Minimum Requirements

TCS165, T3, Band 6

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce.

We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country.

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