VERSA Integrated Solutions Hiring for Telecommunications Network Engineers Job at Remote Full Time

JOB TITLE: Telecommunications/Network Engineer DEPARTMENT: Telecom

VERSA Integrated Solutions, Inc. is a Maryland based SBA 8(a) certified engineering company. VERSA is committed to delivering technical expertise and engineering services that are both cost conscious and offer the highest return on investment for our customers.

VERSA takes the time to fully understand our customers’ business needs, and engineers’ solutions that are both flexible and scalable to evolve as the customer grows and changes over time.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Network/Security Engineer plans, configures, deploys, tests, maintains, monitors and troubleshoots client’s internal network components to provide a robust communications platform.

The information in this position description is intended to convey information about the key responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the opportunity. Responsibilities are subject to change.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary duties include but are not limited to:

(a) Maintains a robust, highly available, high performance data center network infrastructure involving multiple distributed systems.

(b) Installs, configures, administers, upgrades and maintains complex Cisco network switches, routers, Wireless, VPN, load balancers and ASA and FTD firewalls.

(c) Secures network systems by enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access.

(d) Maximizes network performance by monitoring infrastructure; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with 3rd party support resources and fellow IT engineers on network optimization.

(e) Supports all data services across the enterprise; analyzes bandwidth requirements and provide proactive cost and capacity planning.

(f) Leads network projects to support capacity growth, upgrades and new products/features, and integration.

(g) Provides Tier 3 support for all network issues; must be available for maintenance windows after hours and over weekends.

(h) Participates in the diagnosis, isolation, and resolution of network problems. Identifies and documents the root cause.

(i) Drives documentation of Standard Operating Procedure documents.

(j) Transfers project knowledge to Support Team members

(a) Works closely with other departments/organizations and collaborates with other IT staff.

(b) Ensures the most cost-effective and efficient use of network infrastructure. Drives improvements in network process and standardization.

Qualifications:

(a) Site-to-site VPN in depth knowledge with Hub and Spoke experience.

(b) SD-WAN & traffic shaping deployment and troubleshooting. Knowledge of QoS.

(c) Maximize network performance by monitoring infrastructure; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with 3rd party support resources and fellow IT engineers on network optimization.

(d) NetFlow configuration and monitoring for network devices. Packet capture and analysis.

(e) Provide Tier 3 support for all network issues; must be available for maintenance windows after hours and over weekends.

(f) Participates in the diagnosis, isolation, and resolution of network problems. Identifies and documents the root cause.

(g) Have history of maintaining routing for large complex environments

(h) Excellent customer service skills

(i) Excellent communication skills – oral and written

(j) Excellent understanding of network technologies

(k) Excellent understanding of Cisco routers, switches, and wireless technology

Experience/Education:

(a) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.

(b) Minimum Five (5) years’ experience in a hands-on technical role in enterprise operations environment with a complex IT infrastructure

KEY COMPENTENCIES: TBD

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Computer networking: 1 year (Preferred)
• LAN: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote