Network Engineer (CCNP)

Network Engineer CCNP

About GuROO:

At GuROO our mission is to deliver Enterprise Network Engineering, Enterprise IT, Program Management, and Project Management support to large commercial corporations, government agencies, and government-contracted agencies within the Washington, DC metropolitan area and beyond. We have an innovative approach to helping our customers discover, evaluate, implement, and manage advanced technology projects to enhance our clients needs.

Candidates are expected to have a strong work ethic and possess the ability to work as a critical member of a team in pursuit of mission objectives and in the support of our customers. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful in this role, you'll be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.

Responsibilities & Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Translate stakeholder and Government requirements into network solutions, modifications, and support upgrades (network reconfiguration, hardware and software acquisitions, installation, and testing).
• Provide executive level government agency support related to the designing, deploying and efficient and optimal operation of business critical enterprise and network environments.
• Strive to understand the application of current and emerging network software and hardware technology and protocols to provide innovative and new ideas to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Work directly with the client to explore, investigate, analyze and assess new technologies to modernize and improve upon existing Networking solutions.
• Provide all facets of Network engineering expertise to support current and future requirements within requisite Enterprise and Tactical Networks.
• Provide Tier 3 and Tier 4 engineering support for all Networks, including hardware and process management, architecture, design, configuration.
• Plans network layouts and configures systems to user environments.
• Analyzes network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements.
• Supports the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced network personnel.
• Serves as technical team or task leader.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Must be highly motivated self-starters with the ability for independent action initiative within established guidelines with excellent communication skills.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI or the ability to acquire Top Secret/SCI
• Current Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
• Current DODD 8140/8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) required (such as CCNA Security, Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP)
• Experience developing IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc.
• Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Minimum Experience:

• At least 10 years of IT experience inclusive of the following minimum specific experience:
• 10 years network infrastructure and network security, LAN & WAN experience, preferably with Cisco, Fortinet, Arista, Aruba, and or Palo Alto.
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers.
• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.
• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources.

Preferred:

· Masters Degree

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Computer networking: 8 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Sec + (Preferred)
• CCNP Routing & Switching (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC (Required)

Work Location: In person