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PlanIT Group is seeking a Network Engineer for our Federal customer in the Raleigh, NC area. The ideal candidate will be a Senior Network Engineer responsible for all aspects of the network projects, including hardware requirements, designing, and implementing standards based physical layer connectivity through complex routing protocols and Voice-over-IP implementations (Cisco unified Communications). Assists in the installation and maintenance of network communications. Configures various network devices and services. Troubleshoots the network issues within established policies, procedures, standards, and compliance items. May assists network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. Must have knowledge of the Internet, computer, routers, switches, and firewalls.
Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Raleigh, NC
Start Date: 05/05/25
Submit resumes: 04/18/25
Duration: One year plus annual extensions
Network Engineer, II
Location: Raleigh, NC
Description:
Assists in the installation and maintenance of network communications. Configures various network devices and services. Troubleshoots the network issues within established policies, procedures, standards, and compliance items. May assists network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. Must have knowledge of the Internet, computer, routers, switches, and firewalls.
Summary
Our Client is seeking a senior network engineer is responsible for all aspects of the network projects, including hardware requirements, designing, and implementing standards based physical layer connectivity through complex routing protocols and Voice-over-IP implementations (Cisco unified Communications).
Duties and Responsibilities
• Network design, and configuration of OSPF, EIGRP, RIP and Static routing solutions.
• Configure and support wireless systems.
• Architecture design, and systems implementation, of middle-of-row to core connectivity.
• IOS layer 2 and layer 3 configuration and support.
• Firewall and load balancing support.
• Top-of-rack to middle-of-row connectivity.
• Top-of-rack to server connectivity.
• Server to middle-of-row backup, and backup to backup core connectivity.
• Enclosure network hardware including blade switches and pass-thru modules.
• Ensure corporate standards for IOS images are followed by reviewing devices to confirm they are running standardized IOS images.
• Upgrade images where necessary to the correct IOS image.
• Create and apply layer 2 and Layer 3 switch and core router configurations.
• Configuring the switched environment and ensure data transverses the appropriate path to core devices via spanning-tree.
• Responsible for installation, operation, support and maintenance of Cisco Catalyst 65XX and Nexus 5K/7K carrier class switches
• Applying appropriate access and distribution layer security measures.
• Take an active role in coordinating networking duplicated in San Mateo and Eagan. Work with counterparts in San Mateo.
• Coordinate communication, documentation and addressing between the data centers.
• Input IP addressing and DNS information for network devices and servers.
• Communicate addressing information with Host Systems.
• Document environments. Include detailed drawings of physical devices, connectivity through cores, and routing to intranet and internet sites.
• Document device access, addressing, and physical locations for network devices.
• Monitor and work ServiceNow trouble and change control tickets. Tickets involve a range of requests and issues relating to network connectivity, network addressing, moves, adds, and changes.
• Optimize network performance - Review network performance to identify and correct network issues resulting in less-than-optimal network performance
Minimum Qualifications
• CISCO Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI)
• CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• CISCO Certified Voice Professional (CCVP)
• CISCO Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
• CISCO CCIE Written
• CISCO IP Telephony Design Specialist
• CISCO IP Communications Support Specialist
• CISCO Optical Specialist
• CISCO Wireless LAN Design Specialist
• CISCO Lifecycle Services IP Communications
Education
- A minimum of 3-7 years’ relevant experience.
- A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then four additional years of related experience is required.
- An Associate employee is responsible for assisting more senior positions and/or performing functional duties under the oversight of more senior positions.
- Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis.
Additional Provisions
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months’ travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
• Must be available to travel 30%
Location: Raleigh, NC