Network Architect with Security Clearance

Job Title: Network Engineering Specialist
Location with zip code: Mclean, VA (100% Onsite)
Duration: FTE
Certifications: CCIE(Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) Roles and Responsibilities:
The Network Engineering Specialist undertakes engineering activities that contributes towards the delivery of client technical requirements, deploying optimal networking and connectivity solutions that enable clients and the enterprise to achieve their operational and business goals. A strong focus on WLAN solutions with experience of conducting surveys with Ekahau tools. Accountabilities
• Undertakes routine daily activities and is accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and ongoing support of all network infrastructure components.
• Undertakes the implementation of new and enhanced network technology that aligns to customers' strategic direction for enterprise and remote site connectivity.
• Maintains standards for global network infrastructure, including wireless, LAN, WAN, NAC (ISE), load balancing (F5) and security (FW, encryption).
• Manages the installation, testing, and setup of new network hardware both physical and virtual (firewalls, routers, switching, monitoring) hardware and software.
• Executes engineering efforts to ensue suitability and supportability of networking technology.
• Participates in technology lifecycle planning, including contributing to the development of the technology roadmaps and Network Health Assessments.
• Delivers the required documentation, knowledge transfer and training to successfully land new solutions into the support organization.
• Delivers support for clients with data protection and overarching regulatory compliance requirements.
• Provides support for problem escalations from the US network support organization.
• Drives impact with a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within the Network Engineering team and other related teams.
• Mentors other Engineering professionals, helping to improve the team's abilities by acting as a technical resource.
• Champions, continuously develops, and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in Network Engineering.