[Hiring] Server/Core Switch Network Engineer/Site Manager @TekSynap

Role Description

• The preparation of equipment configurations and validation of configurations for new installations, changes within the network, software upgrades for Server/Core Switches.
• Understand equipment capabilities to follow fault diagnosis procedures to support effective fault resolution for Server/Core Switches.
• Understand equipment capabilities to follow network operational support procedures related to Server/Core Switches.
• Support of the network environment to include assessing the health of the hardware and software infrastructure for Server/Core Switches.
• Network related testing to ensure installation follows established guidelines and capabilities for Server/Core Switches.
• Implementation, integration & migration planning and operational support for Server/Core Switches.
• Troubleshooting of network issues.
• Ongoing, informal, knowledge transfer for Server/Core Switches.
• Able to open OEM TAC cases.
• Submission of problem reports to RE.
• Ad-hoc written summary reports on equipment and network problems.
• Follow equipment test plans and provide documented results.
• Configuration Expertise on proposed platform to include all Server/Core Switches.
• Develop installation Network diagrams.
• Operations and support procedures.
• Technical input to major service outage root cause analysis and corrective action reports.
• Respond to and Resolve Trouble Ticket escalations via current Ticketing System and MS Teams support channel.
• Support and planning for equipment migrations.
• Scripted cutover procedures.
• Go/No-go Criteria for migration and cutovers.
• Use miscellaneous scripting support using OEM solution.
• Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in the Configuration and Implementation of systems for Server/Core Switches integration to any other functional areas (examples: IPAM, LiveAction, ISE, Palo Alto, Campus Switches).
• Document the process for the bulk importing of data or any other data transfers.
• Assist in the testing the development of automation tools to enhance the network operational environment.
• Travel to equipment test site for training and to assist with installations for up to three weeks.
• Provide supervisory oversight and direction for employees under chain of command.
• Participate/execute as needed in project &/or personnel performance review meetings and discussions.
• Review & approve timecards and expense request/reports.
• Works under manager ultimately reporting to the Contract program manager & Deputy.
• Any/all staffing issues to be brought to the PgM &/or Deputy.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of functional and technical experience with implementing and replacing Server and Core Switches in a large campus network environment.
• Able to obtain VA HIGH BI clearance.
• Must complete and pass two stage TB testing.
• Experience with Juniper software.
• Experience with operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of large complex networks.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management required.
• Must reside within the continental United States.
• Position is 75% nationwide travel – candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional or international airport.
• Must be willing and able to travel via plane to CONUS locations.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Company Description

We are seeking a Server/Core Switch Network Engineer Site Manager to join our team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.