Senior Network Engineer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Abacus Solutions Group: We're built on our shared core values! We are difference-makers, passionate about serving, we work hard with integrity and do the right thing. Difference makers means that we look at every opportunity as a chance to make a difference. Passionate about serving means that we are always looking for ways to serve our customers and coworkers. Working hard and doing the right thing with integrity means that for every decision we make we first ask, "Is the decision consistent with our moral and ethical principles". We hire, review, reward and recognize our teammates based on these characteristics, so it is important that you share these values to be part of the team.

Position Overview: We're hiring a Senior Network Engineer to support the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. In this position you'll become part of technically diverse team to include but not limited to Help Desk Specialists, Network Engineers, System Administrators, and Database Professionals. Together this team provides IT Operations and Support to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) which is responsible for training Law Enforcement Professionals from over 90 different agencies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering, design, implementation, and maintenance tasks on the networking environment.
• Assist with peer reviews on networking maintenances, projects, and initiatives.
• Identify, review, and recommend security postures to peers and appropriate security teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems.
• Install hardware such as routers, firewalls, wireless, and switches.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience working as a Network Engineer
• Understanding of Cisco switching and routing
• Understanding of Aruba Networks switching
• Strong understanding of IPv6, IPv4, and dual stacking
• Strong understanding of OSPF routing protocol
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills using the English language
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
• Palo Alto Certification
• Prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree with an emphasis on Information Technology such as Network Administration and Engineering
• Prefer Candidates with Networking Certification such as the CCNA (Cisco) and ACSA, ACSP, or ACSX (Aruba Networks) switching certificates

Security Qualifications:

• No security clearance required; Secret Clearance Preferred
• Must pass a Federal Law Enforcement Background Investigation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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