Position Summary Seeking a full-time Network Engineer with demonstrated knowledge and experience in Cisco networks; including design, configuring, installing enterprise network devices and working in a data center environment. Duties & Responsibilities + Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and monitoring network systems, hardware, and software applications, including, but not limited to switches, routers, firewalls, data center technologies, routing protocols, and network appliances. + Implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance of network components. Evaluate and respond to network incidents and perform corrective actions. Support approved change management processes. + Implement and managing data center technologies, including network, compute, storage, automation, and security. Experience working with Windows, Unix, and other server administrators to design, address requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement changes in a data center environment. Understanding Cisco's approach to data center solutions, including Nexus, UCS, ACI, and Fibre Channel. + Reviewing security information and event management (SEIM) tools to discover and resolve network events. Implementing and managing security protocols and policies within enterprise networks. Performing root cause analysis and providing recommendations or corrective actions. + Proficiency in advanced routing protocols like EIGRP and OSPF, as well as switching technologies. Understanding and implementing SDN technologies like SD-Access and SD-WAN. Planning, designing, and implementing both local and wide-area enterprise networks. + Working with Department of Defense teams to support project objectives. Contribute to the execution of project or task plan and helps assess and resolve events and issues. + Knowledge and proficiency to work (including, but not limited to): + Hardware: Network switches (CISCO Nexus series 7000/9000 and Cisco Catalyst series); Cisco routers (CISCO 4551, 8500). + Software: Solar Winds, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center (aka DNA), Splunk + This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor Education & Experience Requirements + Must have a minimum of 7 years’ related experience + Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering) or Level II Certification (Security+ or better) AND four (4) years of relevant experience as described above. + Certifications active Security + CE or higher, and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification with Enterprise Core or Data Center specialty. + SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Secret Skill & Certification Requirements + Implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) + Hardware: Network switches (CISCO Nexus series 7000/9000 and Cisco Catalyst series) + Cisco routers (CISCO 4551, 8500). + Solar Winds + Cisco ISE + Cisco Catalyst Center (aka DNA), Splunk + Capacity planning, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting in enterprise virtualized environments. + Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), and other standard (Customer specified) applications. + Position requires sitting, for long periods of time. (Sedentary Work) + Most duties require extended use of a keyboard and computer monitor + May require lifting of 20-50 lbs + LCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran/Disabled + Leader Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@lcibest.com