Senior Network Engineer

Client: DOE Need 8+ years of experience USC/GC only Hybrid Role OUTLINE OF RESPONSIBILITIES • Load Balancer Engineer (F5/NSX ALB): Implement and manage advanced load balancing solutions, specifically F5 and NSX ALB, to ensure optimal performance and reliability in data transfer. • Load Balancer Engineer (F5/NSX ALB): Provide architecture and engineering expertise for new implementations, integrations, and project designs. • Cisco Nexus/ASR/ACI Platforms: Leverage advanced knowledge to optimize and maintain Cisco Nexus, ASR, and ACI platforms for seamless data center operations. • VPN and NGFW Firewalls (Firepower): Design and implement enterprise solutions involving Next[1]Generation Firewall (NGFW) technologies. • Operational Support: Ability to provide advanced operational support and knowledge transfer to network support engineers. MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate must have minimally achieved the following level of experience: • 8+ years of experience in planning, designing, configuring, and implementing enterprise networks (Cisco ASR, Cisco Nexus 9k/7k/5k, Cisco ACI, and VMware NSX). • 8+ years of experience with advanced load balancing technologies. (F5/NSX ALB). • 8+ years of experience in planning, designing, configuring, and implementing Next-Generation firewalls (Firepower) and VPN solutions. • 8+ years of experience collaborating with network architects and engineers, addressing issues such as routing protocols, data center performance, high availability, and scalability. • 8+ years of experience working with IP networking protocols (IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EGRP). PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant industry/project experience. • Cisco CCIE, CCNP, or other related industry security certifications. • Experience in VMware NSX and Advanced Load Balancer. • Experience with Azure/AWS cloud infrastructure and Express Route. • Implementation knowledge of network security best practices • Prior education industry/project experience • Must be a self-starter and be able to work well independently and in a team setting • Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate in a credible and confident manner at all levels in the organization especially on technical issues to a non[1]technical audience • Detailed and process-oriented