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(multiple offices, early in/early out, late in/late out, 4/10s, and more)\nThe Network Engineer will be responsible to design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructures. This\nrole requires deep technical expertise in networking technologies, including routing, switching, and network security\ncontrols. The ideal candidate is a technical practitioner, not just an advisor - someone who can design, implement,\nand troubleshoot complex network architectures and familiar with the customer’s enterprise networks to include\nLocal Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN), and routing protocols. 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Experience with site-to-site VPNs and/or remote access VPNs\n Network programmability for automating network tasks (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Python, Rest API’s)\n Experience with Data Center and co-location solutions as they relate to SDN architecture and Design\n NextGen Firewall Experience\n Experience configuring/administrating various network technologies including Cisco ACI, Cisco DCNM, OTV,\nVMware NSX\n Demonstrated experience designing and implementing network reference architecture from mission\nrequirements gathering to technology rollout oversight, including capacity management, technology selection,\nintegration of multiple tools and technical documentation\n Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies\nalong with open-source solutions\n Ability to brief complex information to senior leadership\n Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies\nalong with open-source solutions\n Drive enhancements through full life cycle from concept to final implementation and support\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n Installation and maintenance of network equipment\n Troubleshooting and resolution of network issues\n Design network architectures based on customer requirements and industry best practices\n Development of unique solutions that will meet customer requirements and industry best practices\n Collaborate effectively with other IT disciplines (e.g., Storage, Platform, Application) to troubleshoot and\nresolve complex problems\n Develop and maintain configurations plans for Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based\non a multi data center configurations\n Create architectural design solutions and successfully present them to client stakeholders\n Work with infrastructure engineers to identify new products and solutions\n Document maintenance for all computer systems and network infrastructure\n Maintain systems and documentation as needed for audits and compliance\n Communications with customers: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying of impending\nchanges, or coordinated outages\n Be available for other engineers and coach them to resolution\n Participate in 24x7 on call and assist in resolving issues outside normal business hoursissues outside normal business hours\nRequirements\n*Active TS/SCI w/ FS Poly required*\nQUALIFICATIONS\n Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of\neducation, technical training, or work/military experience\n Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience (additional experience may be substituted for a degree) with\narchitecting and designing IP networks and associated technologies\nREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS\n In-depth understanding of networking to include routing, switching, network monitoring and management\n Strong troubleshooting skills specific to network connectivity, security, and ability to effectively work in cross\nfunctional teams as needed to resolve issues\n Expert for SDN engagements built around Cisco ACI\n Background in Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi data center\nconfigurations\n Good team and collaboration skills\n Ability to research and find new and innovative technologies to enhance the existing network\n Define network strategy with respect to technology domain standards and design goals\n Provide technical design and architectural leadership, including documenting and diagramming the logical,\nphysical and process views\n Experience analyzing network traffic, using a variety of network tools to assess security-related events to assist\nin rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages\n Experience in designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting these various network technologies\nand protocols\n Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining boundary security solutions and exposure to enterprise\nnetwork architecture\n Good knowledge and hands-on experience with VXLAN/EVPN\nDESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS\n Experience with Network Access Control and Segmentation\n Experience with security compliance standards\n Experience with site-to-site VPNs and/or remote access VPNs\n Network programmability for automating network tasks (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Python, Rest API’s)\n Experience with Data Center and co-location solutions as they relate to SDN architecture and Design\n NextGen Firewall Experience\n Experience configuring/administrating various network technologies including Cisco ACI, Cisco DCNM, OTV,\nVMware NSX\n Demonstrated experience designing and implementing network reference architecture from mission\nrequirements gathering to technology rollout oversight, including capacity management, technology selection,\nintegration of multiple tools and technical documentation\n Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies\nalong with open-source solutions\n Ability to brief complex information to senior leadership\n Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies\nalong with open-source solutions\n Drive enhancements through full life cycle from concept to final implementation and support\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n Installation and maintenance of network equipment\n Troubleshooting and resolution of network issues\n Design network architectures based on customer requirements and industry best practices\n Development of unique solutions that will meet customer requirements and industry best practices\n Collaborate effectively with other IT disciplines (e.g., Storage, Platform, Application) to troubleshoot and\nresolve complex problems\n Develop and maintain configurations plans for Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based\non a multi data center configurations\n Create architectural design solutions and successfully present them to client stakeholders\n Work with infrastructure engineers to identify new products and solutions\n Document maintenance for all computer systems and network infrastructure\n Maintain systems and documentation as needed for audits and compliance\n Communications with customers: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying of impending\nchanges, or coordinated outages\n Be available for other engineers and coach them to resolution\n Participate in 24x7 on call and assist in resolving issues outside normal business hours issues outside normal business hours\nBenefits\nLeading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. 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