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SMX

Network Engineer (5314)

Arlington, VA · On-site

Monitor network performance, identify problems, and support timely resolution * Configure and support network equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure * Use network ...

Kriaanet Inc

Network Administrator

Reston, VA

Monitor, manage, and optimize LAN/WAN performance; troubleshoot network problems and outages to minimize downtime. Maintain firewalls, routing and switching configurations, ACLs, network segmentation ...

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The One 23 Group

Network Specialist (MIDS)

Herndon, VA · On-site

Serve as the Network Specialist, responsible for monitoring systems and networks at critical sites, including the Pentagon, to ensure optimal performance and situational awareness for national ...

VTG

Network Engineer

Herndon, VA

Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; identify and resolve issues proactively * Troubleshoot network outages and performance bottlenecks across multiple environments * Implement ...

Visa

Network Engineer- Datacenter

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

This role is responsible for engineering, operating, and optimizing commercial, off-the-shelf network monitoring, management, and automation solutions, while also leveraging automation frameworks ...

VTG

Network Engineer

Mclean, VA

Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; identify and resolve issues proactively * Troubleshoot network outages and performance bottlenecks across multiple environments * Implement ...

VTG

Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; identify and resolve issues proactively * Troubleshoot network outages and performance bottlenecks across multiple environments * Implement ...

Visa

Network Engineer- Datacenter

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

This role is responsible for engineering, operating, and optimizing commercial, off-the-shelf network monitoring, management, and automation solutions, while also leveraging automation frameworks ...

Visa

Network Engineer- Datacenter

Ashburn, VA · On-site

This role is responsible for engineering, operating, and optimizing commercial, off-the-shelf network monitoring, management, and automation solutions, while also leveraging automation frameworks ...

SMX

Network Engineer (5314)

Arlington, VA · On-site

$100K - $180K/yr

Monitor network performance, identify problems, and support timely resolution * Configure and support network equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure * Use network ...

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Network Monitoring Tools Engineer

Belcan Government Solutions

Springfield, VA

$105K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

A Network Monitoring Tools Engineer job in Springfield, VA is currently available through Belcan at one of our key Federal Civilian clients. To be considered for this role, you will have a bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.

Job Duties:

  • Works directly with the customer to build, design, test, and deploy network management systems for monitoring and management of a network comprised of Cisco routers/switches and Microsoft servers and workstations.
  • Develop and deploy engineering solutions in compliance with Enterprise Network Standards Working Group architecture standards.
  • Collaborate with technical SMEs on deployment, participate in technical working groups, and contribute to technical advisory boards.
  • Participate in peer review of network configuration change requests prior to deployment.
  • Implementation of configuration changes.
  • Assist in developing and documenting procedures and processes.

Required Qualifications:

  • Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science/computer engineering related discipline and 5+ years of security/network engineering support experience (Engineering, Tier II, Tier III, network infrastructure implementation and maintenance).
  • Experience implementing network management solutions in large enterprise/global networks.
  • Solid understanding of end user security and authentication.
  • Analysis of network flows and OSI model.
  • Expert knowledge of TCP/IP networking.
  • Experience working directly with Government customers.
  • Hands-on experience with network management, security, and monitoring tools i.e., SolarWinds HP Network Automation, OpenText Network Automation, Cisco Prime, Cisco Catalyst Center, NetBrain, Cisco ISE, NIKSUN, LiveAction.
  • Technical writing and documentation/diagram skills (MS Visio/MS Word/MS Excel).

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:


  • Scripting experience (Pearl, Bash, etc.).
  • VMWare experience.
  • Experience with Cisco tools and network products.
  • Cisco associate level certification.
  • Experience with SD-WANe technologies.
  • Experience with Cloud technologies, Microsoft Azure/Amazon Web Services.
  • Experience leading a small team (3-5) of engineers.

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary range of $105,000 - $120,000. Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

www.belcan.com

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.