Job Description
Job Description
Job Description:
Senior Cisco Network Engineer
Complete Description:
· Mandatory 4-week probationary period: Candidate must be on site every day for the first 4 weeks
· Starting in week 5, 6 or even 8: Transition to hybrid schedule (3 days on site per week), based on performance
· Candidate must currently reside within 20 miles of SE Washington, D.C.
· Note: With new leadership, this role may revert to 100% on site
This is a contractor role within the DC Client. The position supports daily operational and maintenance tasks within a Cisco-based network environment. Technologies include Cisco ISE, firewalls, routers, and switches across a hybrid Microsoft on premises and Microsoft Azure infrastructure. The environment is virtualized using VMware. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded Cisco network engineer with an active CCNP and working knowledge of Windows Active Directory, VMware, and general Windows server administration. The contractor is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and management of networked systems supporting voice, data, and video services.
Responsibilities, Duties and Competencies
· Perform daily operations, maintenance, configuration, optimization, and upgrades of agency network infrastructure including Windows servers, Cisco ISE, Cisco ASA firewalls, routers, and switches.
· Monitor performance, capacity, and availability of LAN, WAN, telephony, and virtual systems.
· Diagnose and resolve incidents promptly to ensure continuity of services.
· Maintain network documentation, configuration standards, and change management processes.
· Implement and maintain information security and assurance requirements in all network activities.
· Support agency telephony systems, VoIP, voice switching, analog services, ACD, and IVR platforms.
· Enforce agency policies related to security, compliance, auditing, disaster recovery, and encryption.
· Use enterprise tools to analyze, monitor, troubleshoot, and manage network and system health including Cisco ISE, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco FMC, Cisco DNA, Microsoft Active Directory tools, Microsoft Intune, Tanium, Cayosoft, SSH, RDP, IDS and IPS appliances, firewalls, VMware vCenter, DHCP, DNS, and associated utilities
· 4+ years of experience required for all the above
· Active, current CCNP certification is required
· Desired Certifications and Technical Competencies
· Strong working knowledge of Active Directory, VMware, & Windows server administration preferred
Technical Skills:
· Maintenance, configuration, optimization, and upgrades of infrastructure: Windows servers, Cisco ISE, Cisco ASA firewalls, routers, and switches
· Monitor performance, capacity, and availability of LAN, WAN, telephony, and virtual systems.
· Diagnose and resolve incidents promptly to ensure continuity of services.
· Maintain network documentation, configuration standards, and change management processes.
· Implement and maintain information security and assurance requirements in all network activities.
· Support telephony systems, VoIP, voice switching, analog services, ACD, and IVR platforms.
· Cisco ISE, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco FMC, Cisco DNA, Microsoft Active Directory tools, Microsoft Intune, Tanium, Cayosoft, SSH, RDP, IDS and IPS appliance
· Firewalls, VMware vCenter, DHCP, DNS, and associated utilities
· Active, current CCNP certification
· Strong working knowledge of Active Directory, VMware, & Windows server administration
Company DescriptionAHU Technologies Inc specializes in IT consulting, development services, and technology staffing solutions for top corporations in the United States. We pride ourselves on delivering customized IT solutions across various industries, helping clients manage costs efficiently and focus their in-house resources on strategic initiatives.
In addition to project-based services, we offer end-to-end recruitment and staffing support, providing clients with highly qualified IT professionals for both contract and full-time roles. Our staffing services help companies quickly scale their teams with the right talent for specialized technology needs.
Our growing talent pool is equipped to handle a wide range of development projects, including media and entertainment, ERP solutions, data warehousing, web applications, telecommunications, and healthcare for clients worldwide.
Company Description
AHU Technologies Inc specializes in IT consulting, development services, and technology staffing solutions for top corporations in the United States. We pride ourselves on delivering customized IT solutions across various industries, helping clients manage costs efficiently and focus their in-house resources on strategic initiatives.\r\n\r\nIn addition to project-based services, we offer end-to-end recruitment and staffing support, providing clients with highly qualified IT professionals for both contract and full-time roles. Our staffing services help companies quickly scale their teams with the right talent for specialized technology needs.\r\n\r\nOur growing talent pool is equipped to handle a wide range of development projects, including media and entertainment, ERP solutions, data warehousing, web applications, telecommunications, and healthcare for clients worldwide.