Senior Network Engineer

Custom Software Systems, Inc.

Washington, DC

Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
Contractor

Job Description

Custom Software Systems (Inc.) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support major network architecture changes, like new device deployment and placement, network architecture redesign, hardware configuration changes, wireless deployments, and implementation/modification of test/development/medical device enclaves. This position requires a mixture of onsite and remote work. The selected candidates will be onsite for 1 day per week.
Responsibilities
• Support major network architecture changes, like new device deployment and placement, network architecture redesign, hardware configuration changes, wireless deployments, and implementation/modification of test/development/medical device enclaves.
• Assist the networking team with daily operations and ongoing projects, including troubleshooting routing and switching issues, developing new designs, managing maintenance windows, and handling any other tasks as required.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in computer system or network engineering.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the most current Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) standards.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in supporting enterprise-grade routers and switches in
a large data center environment

Clearance
N/A
Citizenship
US citizen
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of local and wide area networking technologies, protocols, and equipment as well as network security and business continuity.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Apply DevSecOps principles, agile software engineering best practices, and tools to IT infrastructure and operations
• Extensive expertise in BGP and OSPF, traffic engineering, route optimization, and
• Demonstrating expertise in supporting and configuring the following technologies: BGP,
OSPF, STP in NXOS and IOSXE platforms
• Experience designing, planning, testing, implementing, supporting and troubleshooting
large data center networks
• Experience with Cisco Nexus switches (9K, 7K, etc) and Cisco Catalyst switches and
Routers failover scenarios.
Desired Qualifications
• XVLAN, Wireless, and AWS networking are a plus
• One of the following certifications preferred: ITIL, CCNA, CCNP, Network+, etc.

Company Description

Company Background:
Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is a Woman-Owned (WOSB) and HUBZone certified small business. Built on a foundation of trusted client partnerships, CSS has fostered a stakeholder-centric yet disciplined approach to IT solutions development. This ensures our ability to consistently meet or exceed our customers' expectations.

Benefits:
CSS is a very employee oriented company knowing that well trained, professional associates are what make our company great. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: paid holidays and paid time off; medical insurance that includes vision; dental insurance; company paid long and short-term disability and life insurance; a Simple IRA plan (similar to 401k); parking and commuter reimbursement. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee, the client and CSS - a win-win-win strategy.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
CSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

CSS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CSS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Why Work Here?

Great opportunities to work with amazing clients and a fantastic team!

Company Background: Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is a Woman-Owned (WOSB) and HUBZone certified small business. Built on a foundation of trusted client partnerships, CSS has fostered a stakeholder-centric yet disciplined approach to IT solutions development. This ensures our ability to consistently meet or exceed our customers' expectations. Benefits: CSS is a very employee oriented company knowing that well trained, professional associates are what make our company great. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: paid holidays and paid time off; medical insurance that includes vision; dental insurance; company paid long and short-term disability and life insurance; a Simple IRA plan (similar to 401k); parking and commuter reimbursement. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee, the client and CSS - a win-win-win strategy. Equal Opportunity Employer: CSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. CSS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CSS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.