Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

FSLA Status: Exempt

Precise Software Solution is in search of a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our team at Precise Software Solutions, Inc. In this pivotal role, you will lead network infrastructure projects from inception to execution, ensuring the implementation of robust, scalable, and secure solutions that align with business objectives. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams, while demonstrating exceptional client engagement and conflict resolution skills.

This position offers remote work flexibility; however, occasional visits to customer data centers in Ashburn and Silver Spring, MD may be required. Successful candidates must be capable of completing a Public Trust background check.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect network infrastructure, including addressing schemes, routing protocols, security protocols, and scalability strategies.
• Generate detailed specifications and configurations for network devices, such as Cisco and Juniper equipment.
• Configure network devices according to approved architectural designs and technical requirements.
• Configure firewall (Cisco and Palo Alto) according to approved technical requirements.
• Continuously monitor network performance, promptly identifying and resolving operational issues as they arise.
• Implement robust network security measures and policies to safeguard against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Facilitate the seamless transition of project deliverables from implementation to operational teams, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Develop comprehensive documentation encompassing network diagrams, configuration guidelines, and operational procedures.
• Create and execute comprehensive test plans, encompassing both performance and security assessments, to validate network configurations.
• Conduct rigorous testing to ensure configurations align with prescribed design specifications and meet organizational standards.
• Respond to service requests related to maintaining the customer network environments.

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in a related area (or equivalent), and 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Cisco CCNP or CCIE or Equivalent Certification is Preferred.
• At least five years of experience as a Senior Network Engineer, specializing in constructing robust and modern network solutions using Cisco and Juniper network devices, encompassing Core Network, Metro Area Network (MAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), On-Premises Data Centers, and Hybrid Cloud environments.
• Proficient in managing, configuring, and designing a variety of network devices, including switches, firewalls, and LAN/WAN/MAN devices.
• Thorough understanding of network protocols (BGP, IS-IS, LDP), security principles, network architecture, and best practices.
• Experience working in Data Center environments and familiarity with Software Defined Networking (SDN), Cisco ACI, IPv6 implementation, Routing and Switching Protocol standardization, and cloud integration solutions are advantageous.
• Experience in managing critical enterprise networks based on Linux, VMware, and Windows platforms.
• Proficiency in network automation and scripting for Automated Switching Patching and Configuration using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, and Chef is beneficial.
• Experience with Network and Security Monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nessus, Splunk, and Tenable is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at client interaction, providing network support, and offering recommendations based on client requirements.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective organizational skills to prioritize and manage workload, with the ability to multitask efficiently.

ABOUT US

Precise Software Solutions, Inc., an SBA 8(a) program participant, is an innovative small business with a proven record of success delivering quality services and solutions to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3 company, Precise serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology executives and helps government agencies enhance and expand their information technology capabilities. Precise helps their customers capitalize on the efficiencies offered by technological advancements and ensures the integrity of their IT systems and programs so they can perform their public mission more effectively. The company is known for delivering agile and innovative solutions and specializes in strategic consulting, system modernization and integration, digital transformation and experience, infrastructure and cloud implementation, and data management and analytics.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) including High Deductible Health plan where company pays 100% of the deductible for your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Training and Development
• Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Charity Donation Match
• Awards and Recognition

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Precise is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.