Sr. Network Engineer/SME-Expert

DescriptionAs a Network Engineer/Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on this role to maintain the Hosting, Network, Security, Server, Identity and Access Management, and Tier II Operations in support of the HRSA mission. · 24x7x365 infrastructure operations support serving in on-call rotation · Hybrid Environment (Azure and on-prem) / Experience in Azure required · Working within team for successful completion of all tasks within the Statement of Work for assigned area of responsibility. That includes: Network, Security, DNS, DHCP, VOIP, Identity and Access Management, and Server Operations. · Will review monitoring tools to identify trends and proactive identification of potential customer impacting events. · Recommending changes to processes or procedures to improve efficiency or reduce costs in future projects. · Installing, configuring, and maintaining hardware and software with IT infrastructure.Skillsnetscaler, citrix, technical documentation, sop, cisco asa firewalls, Network engineering, Troubleshooting, it infrastructure, lan networking, network infrastructureTop Skills Detailsnetscaler,citrix,technical documentation,sop,cisco asa firewalls,Network engineering,TroubleshootingAdditional Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in related field. Four (4) additional years of experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree. · 10+ years of related experience · 6+ years of experience working in a Hybrid (Azure/On-Prem) Application hosting environment technologies such as: · Network Infrastructure Operations· Azure Networking· Administration · Patch Management · Vulnerability Remediation · Security Compliance · Performance Monitoring/Tuning · Cisco Catalyst· Cisco Nexus· Citrix· VPN· PKI· Demonstrated ability to support a 24x7x365 environment and work in on-call rotation with ability to respond to Rockville or Sterling Data Center · Sr. Network Engineer/SME-ExpertLooking for a leader to drive the identified efforts and able to perform trouble shooting to determine root cause analysis (RCA) . Lead/plan and work with the FEDs to understand what is being planned but DRIVE the effort to completion. Here is a job description for a staff member to give an idea of the environment. · SME/Expert level Network Engineer - Self Starter· Experience leading a team of network engineers and working directly with client counterpart· Experience with NetScaler Citrix – (A Must)· Expert with Cisco switches network software upgrades· Troubleshoot complex network issues (Expert)· Vulnerability Remediation Process· Update technical documentation, maintaining & implementation of the SOP for network security (A Must)· Cisco IPsec VPN troubleshooting· Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)· SolarWinds automation scripts· Cisco ASA Firewall 5500 / Firepower (A Must)· Palo Alto Firewalls Panorama · Willing to work after hours and weekends during maintenance windows (Onsite) on-need basis (A Must)· Azure experience with NSGso Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: § Medical, dental & vision § Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital § 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available § Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) § Short and long-term disability § Health Spending Account (HSA) § Transportation benefits § Employee Assistance Program § Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Experience LevelExpert LevelPay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $72.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 22, 2025.About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.