Network Engineer

Job Description
RESPEC’s Data and Technology Solutions business unit seeks an experience Network Engineer. The position requires the applicant be a US Citizen and hold an active Top Secret or Q-Clearance. Applicants without an active clearance are kindly asked not a to apply. Successful candidate will provide support to the Department of Energy (DOE) contract in Albuquerque, NM area.
The Network Engineer works in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment and is responsible for owning and supporting multiple project priorities. This role is client-facing, but also works with both internal and external clients to understand client needs and resolve issues.
Deploys and provides ongoing support for Cisco routers and Catalyst switches, to include tier 2/3 troubleshooting and engineering (as needed), developing and updating standard operating procedures for network provisioning and maintenance tasks
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of Cisco, Palo Alto devices ensuring each change to the environment is clearly documented, including creating and updating all related engineering documents, drawings, and IP addressing assignments
Operates in a remotely administered lights-out environment where equipment is deployed pre-configured and out-of-band access via OOB mgmt. and serial consoles is used when necessary, during circuit problem determination
Develops documentation to improve current network operating procedures
Drafts configuration change control proposals for submission to the CCB
Creates and updates topology diagrams and associated documentation for each office location and network enclave
Installs and operates open-source software to perform network performance testing and monitoring
Possess excellent problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of how to quickly troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues that involve switches, routers, desktops, printers, and servers
Coordinates multiple open issues and interfacing with customers at all levels
Demonstrates self-initiative and be able to operate without supervision
Reviews log events and operate network management applications to perform fault detection, identify performance metrics, and generate reports to support specific service level requirements
Provides support after hours, weekends and holidays as needed to support planned and unplanned network maintenance and troubleshooting events