Enterprise Network Engineer

Location: Onsite 4 days (Aberdeen, Maryland)

Note from JLC

The focus area to be in enterprise networking. SD-WAN was a big deal previously and remains as a project with a hope that it will become heavily implemented, but I don't think that should necessarily be the sole focus area. Along with SD-WAN, this person should be familiar, or could learn, SD Routing (which is in the same family of SD-WAN). At the end of the day the most ideal hire would have a heavy background in enterprise infrastructure with a large familiarity into the security portfolio with experience in ISE and high-level concepts of comply-to-connect and zero trust architectures. Here is what I would prioritize:

1. Location this person will have to be in commutable distance allowing them to work in the lab on site.
2. Route/Switch knowledge at least at the CCNP level with the ideal candidate holding a current CCNP or even better a CCIE
3. Within the enterprise infrastructure domain should have a strong understanding of:

i. SD-WAN

ii. SD Routing

iii. OSPF

iv. OSPFv3

v. BGP

vi. MPLS

vii. VRF

viii. DMVPN

ix. Network automation

x. Network virtualization
Note from JLC
Technically confident across multiple techs
Top Technology: SD WAN, Data Center, Route Switch (SD WAN most important)
Secret minimum clearance
Not a junior engineer
SME in SDWAN with some high level engineers
Will get back to us with the data center
The client looks at this person as their dedicated resource
Other engineers on the team if they need assistance
Leads Army Team and SOF team (special operations )
Start date late Jan/early Feb
WebEx interview 1st, SE on there as well, and probably the CXM (they own the business side)

Our client, a leader in enterprise networking, is seeking an Enterprise Network Engineer to join their team. As an Enterprise Network Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team supporting critical infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

*** The successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil. The successful applicant must have a current US Government Secret Clearance***

• Build and maintain consultative relationships with clients.
• Perform analysis and diagnosis of highly complex networking problems.
• Assist in the generation of network configurations and project documentation.
• Contribute to virtual teams and provide ad hoc systems/product knowledge transfers.
• Support network upgrade and migration activities.

What's Needed?

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience with a CCNP or CCNA Enterprise certification.
• Strong hands-on focus in SD-WAN, routing/switching, and data center environments.
• Proven experience in large-scale network design, deployment, and maintenance.
• Must have a current DoD Secret Clearance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with client-facing experience.