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Job Description:
As a member of the Enterprise Systems Team, the incumbent in this position is responsible for maintaining and enhancing our clients Washington’s network and audio/visual infrastructure. The computer network environment hosts a heterogeneous mix of computing hardware and software platforms, including servers and workstations, and COTS and custom software applications. The incumbent reports to the Manager, Networking and is tasked with implementing solutions for the network and supporting network related technology. The incumbent also works with the team lead for technical direction. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining Our Clients network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, WAN optimizers, NAC, IPS, Video Teleconferencing, VPN and ADC’s) as well as network related services (DNS and DHCP) and network monitor tools (NetQos, Extrahop and Orion). This is a senior position in which customer service and networking skills are well developed.
Work Design:
Works under general managerial direction on goals and objectives that have a significant impact on the organization. Regularly provides performance reports and status. Work with experience to guide actions. Assure that day-to-day network operations are reliable and efficient. Provide excellent customer support. Recommend solutions to a variety of problems
Position Accountabilities:
- Performs ongoing network maintenance, diagnostics, administration and design for 1,000+ nodes, multiple location environments.
- Troubleshoot network related issues.
- Work with the support staff to provide prompt resolution of staff network problems and requests
- Administers DNS/DHCP services.
- Administers firewalls, VPN firewall appliances and IPS systems.
- Collaborates with Windows, Storage, UNIX and application development teams to determine their network needs.
- Works with security teams to ensure that all network components are PCI compliant.
- Administers switches, routers, WAN optimization, ADC’s, Cisco VTC and TACACS
- Works with ISPs to ensure reliable Internet connectivity and performance.
- Services will be required outside of core working hours. Minimum travel may be required.
Qualifications:
- Light Routing – Mostly protocols
- Heavy Switching – Cisco Catalyst/Nexus Platform 6500 series
- ASA or Pix Firewall: Create Rules, Manage Rules, Basic Upgrades
- F5 Load Balancing experience is a must
- DHCP/DNS using Infoblox: Nice to Have
- Experience with IPV6: Nice to Have
- HTTP Codes: Nice to Have
College degree or equivalent experience: 5+ years of hands-on network infrastructure experience. Demonstrated experience with Cisco firewalls, switches, routers, wireless and VPN is required. Good experience in routing protocols, DNS and DHCP is required. Experience with Linux and/or Windows is required. Excellent troubleshooting and research skills are required. Strong interpersonal skills and innovative work practices are required. Experience with network monitoring tools is required. Network infrastructure design experience preferred. Experience with WAN optimizers, IPS, and NAC are preferred. Experience with Cisco Video Teleconferencing is a plus.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of hands-on network infrastructure experience
- Experience with Cisco firewalls, switches, routers, and VPN
- Good experience in routing protocols, DNS, and DHCP
- Experience with network monitoring tools
- Network infrastructure design experience
- Experience with WAN optimizers, IPS, and NAC
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Commission plans in sales and recruiting are positioned as industry-leading and can materially elevate total earnings. Performance-based structures provide meaningful upside when goals are achieved.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered with multiple plan options and access to HSA contributions for eligible W‑2 employees. Core protections such as life and disability insurance are included.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to W‑2 staff working qualifying hours. This establishes a baseline retirement savings benefit within the total rewards package.
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Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business, clinical, and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on clinical solutions, professional services, and talent solutions. Eliassen Group positively impacts the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate. Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. Also, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following: 1. When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc. 2. Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group. 3. If anyone seemingly from Eliassen Group has ever requested this personal information in the past or does so in the future, please contact [email protected]. If you're ever uncertain, you're welcome to reach out to a confirmed Eliassen Group employee on Linked to confirm a job opportunity.
