Network Engineer SME (VSS/VPC)
Washington, DC 20032

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Must be local to support on-site schedule

Tallon is recruiting for a Network Engineer with Subject Matter Expertise (SME) supporting network transport. This position will support data centers using Virtual Switching Systems (VSS) and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). Qualified candidates should have experience working with Tellabs GPON Optical LAN networking.

This is a full-time position offering W2 salary and benefits. No 1099 or C2C is permitted. A current security clearance is required for consideration. Prior experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and DHS Suitability is preferred.

Role and responsibilities:

• Work as part of a collaborative network support team providing network optimization, equipment configurations, technology assessments, technology insertion planning. capacity planning, configuration management, and related activities
• Administer a network meeting SLA requirements and approved requirements documentation for IPv6, multi-VRF, QOS, etc.
• Manage, maintain, and support new and existing computer systems
• Implement and administer computer and information networks LAN, WAN, intranet, extranet
• Provide team support and consultation in-person and via Instant Messaging
• Support Software Defined Networks (SDN), Application Analysis, and Quality of Service
• Perform network analysis, troubleshooting, administration of network and computer security measures
• Assist in research and recommendations on network and data communications hardware and software
• Perform work that will include a variety of complex features and require multi-or interdisciplinary approaches
• Support network architecture and strategic planning for network performance and optimization
• Plan logical addressing, redundancy, capacity (logical & physical)
• Provide network design implementation and Tier 3 operations support
• Provide technical information for architects to complete final technical editing of all documents and proposals
• Provide knowledge and experience to work at an enterprise level in a cross-functional team to assist the teams meet SLAs
• Support on-site schedule

Required qualifications and experience:

• U.S. Citizenship (no dual citizenship)
• Current Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance
• Current DHS Suitability or eligibility to obtain secure access
• 15+ years of experience supporting network architecture and transport layer with expertise at a senior or SME level
• 8+ years of overall experience must include:
  • Experience with multi-vendor firewalls, multi-vendor switches and routers
  • Experience in multiple network architectures such as tiered and spine/leaf
  • IPv6 engineering implementation experience
• 3+ years of overall experience must include:
  • Experience managing MPLS/VPN networks
  • Experience managing SDN
  • Experience supporting Data Centers utilizing Virtual Switching Systems (VSS) and/or Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
  • Knowledge with Tellabs GPON/Optical LAN Networking
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline; additional years of related technical/military training or experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Current CCNA certification or equivalent; CCNP certification is highly desired
• Demonstrated experience working closely with client stakeholders and meeting stated goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Availability to support on-site schedule

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