Job Description
Job Description
About Us: At Endurance IT Services we are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Our team is dedicated to innovation, excellence, and creating value for our clients and community. We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to complete a 6-month client project. Please note this is a contract position. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and reliable network architecture. The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for hands-on network installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring network security and performance optimization. This role requires hands-on network engineering experience and a solid understanding of network protocols and tools.
Responsibilities:
• Expert ability to install, configure, and support network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.).
• Expert hands-on Cisco routing experience (EIGRP, HSRP, BGP) and switching (Nexus)
• Expert hands-on firewall experience. Client leverages Cisco ASA/FTD firewalls
• Administer wide-area and local-area networks, including wireless and remote access connectivity.
• Maintain VoIP and video infrastructure.
• Perform network maintenance and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and restore network systems.
• Secure network systems by enforcing policies and monitoring access.
• Optimize network performance and collaborate on improvements.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field OR equivalent hands-on work experience.
• Expert hands-on network engineering experience.
• Full understanding of OSI and TCP/IP models.
• Advanced knowledge of network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Expert knowledge of VLANs, Cisco Wireless, VPNs, Port Channels, Access Control Lists, and other network protocols.
• Experience with Cisco UC Phone System, Cisco Wireless Technologies, Cisco ISE, and Cisco DNA.
• Experience with Network Security and Penetration Testing.
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia operator’s license.
• Ability to pass an FBI criminal background check.
• Cisco routing (EIGRP, HSRP, BGP) and switching (Nexus)
• Cisco DNA
• Cisco ISE network access control
• Cisco Firewall (ASA and Firepower)
• Cisco Unified Communication