General Job Description

The Network Engineer will be a member of a dynamic and high-functioning team and will be responsible for firm's network. This individual will design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot data and IP-based communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and other communications systems. The Network Engineer will research and recommend technical upgrades (hardware and software) to the current infrastructure and lead the implementation projects. This individual will work closely with the IT team to provide cross-functional maintenance and support on other technologies, including voice, data, and video systems.

This position has strong opportunities to enhance skills by participating in upgrades of existing systems as well as researching, designing, and implementing new systems and services. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support emergencies and firm business goals.

This is a full-time, exempt position in firm’s Alexandria, VA office reporting to the Information Security Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support firm's multi-office and cloud network infrastructure
• Design and implement network security best practices using a combination of technologies such as VPNs/encryption, firewalls, secure proxies, IDS/IPS, and secure network design methodology
• Support and troubleshoot next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) and network access control (NAC)
• Troubleshoot and proactively resolve network anomalies/outages, including low throughput, packet loss, errors, latency, delay, and jitter, and conduct root cause analysis
• Recommend changes/improvements to the network for future growth and expansion
• Manage and lead network-related projects
• Proactively monitor the health of network hardware using common network monitoring tools
• Create, update, and maintain network diagrams and documentation
• Work with outside vendors and carriers to maintain and troubleshoot existing services and implement new services
• Participate in the planning and implementation of business continuity processes and procedures
• Occasional travel to site offices for system maintenance may be required Qualifications
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT-related technical discipline and four (4) years’ experience, or a minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in network systems administration and support may be substituted
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Security+ certifications are required
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (Enterprise/Security) certification is a plus Skills
• Expert knowledge of network infrastructure design concepts and best practices
• Expert knowledge of troubleshooting layer 2 and layer 3 network issues
• Expert knowledge of Cisco/Arista routers and switches
• Advanced knowledge of NGFWs such as Cisco, Palo Alto and Fortinet
• Advanced knowledge of network performance monitoring software
• Advanced knowledge of wireless technologies
• Intermediate knowledge of the Cisco Identity Service Engine
• Knowledge of cloud network infrastructure design, including Azure and AWS
• Excellent communication skills; both written and oral
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Persistent, questioning attitude and ability to accept that in others