Network Engineer at Longmont

Job Description

Job Classification: Contract Senior Network EngineerAbout the CompanyDigitalGlobe is a leading global provider of commercial high-resolution earth imagery products and services. Sourced from our own advanced satellite constellation, our imagery solutions support a wide variety of uses within defense and intelligence, civil agencies, mapping and analysis, environmental monitoring, oil and gas exploration, infrastructure management, Internet portals and navigation technology. With our collection sources and comprehensive ImageLibrary (containing more than two billion square kilometers of earth imagery and imagery products) we offer a range of on- and off-line products and services designed to enable customers to easily access and integrate our imagery into their business operations and applications. SummaryThis position provides senior level engineering and operational support of the Digital Globe network infrastructure, LAN & WAN along with all associate equipment at all DG locations. It is the primary engineering/support role for IT Network operations. This position will be a key role within the Network Operations team and take direction from the Network Operations Manager. ResponsibilitiesAdminister the corporate LAN and WAN- Oversee the operation of all LAN connections at all locations:o Data Center, Mission Control Center, general headquarters office, branch offices, etc.- Engineering, implementation, and operation of all related equipment:o Switcheso Routerso Firewallso IDS / IDPo Load balancingo Monitoring tools- Oversee the implementation/operation of all the WAN circuits:o IP and Frame Relay circuits to remote siteso Dedicated leased lines to various customerso VPN links to various customers and remote siteso Voice trunk lines (T1, T3) to the PBXs at the headquarters and branch office locationso VoIP connections between locationso 24x7 support for all of the aboveAdminister IT Security- In conjunction with the Network Security team:o Help maintain infrastructure security.o Oversee the operation of the network-based portion of the security infrastructure including firewalls, IDS/IDP, and VPN.o Oversee the on-going review and auditing of the entire security infrastructure across all infrastructure teams (e.g., Windows, UNIX, and Storage). Supplier and Internal Account Communicationso Perform specified supplier management functions such as support and maintenance interaction notification processing (e.g., maintenance windows, outages, security patches). Required SkillsThis person must possess a strong client focus and have the following experience:o At least 5 years experience administering LANs and WANs (data, voice) in a complex operational environment with the need for 4 nines uptime.o Solid knowledge of data / IP networking and protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, GRE, TCP, FTP, DNS)o Extensive experience with Juniper and/or Cisco products: routers, switches, firewallso Extensive experience with application load balancing technologies (F5, etc)o Experience with i) network security issues and solutions and ii) general IT infrastructure security issues and solutions.o Documentation experience (creation and maintenance). Experience with Word and Visio, creating and maintaining SOPs, Maintenance plans, network drawings, etc. Desirable Skillso Experience implementing Juniper EX switching platforms, SRX firewalls, and M series routers.o Experience with the following service providers and their data / voice services: Verizon, Qwest, Level3, AT&T.o Solid knowledge of voice networking and protocols. Candidates must be:o Detail Orientedo Good communication skills (both written and verbal)o U.S. Citizen with a current DoD clearance (Secret) or the ability to obtain oneo Candidates must want to proactively engage the business in order to understand its challenges and deliver high-value solutions. CompensationOur compensation package includes: competitive base salary; annual incentive plan with payouts based on results; choice of medical plan; dental, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; flexible spending accounts; a 401(K) plan with a competitive company match; tuition reimbursement; 10 paid holidays and 4 weeks paid time off. DigitalGlobe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Join TEKsystems and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so well work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nations largest IT staffing firm, weve become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V

Job Requirements

• LAN/WAN Core Network, Juniper, Security, WIRELESS NETWORKS

Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Longmont, Company: TEKsystems, Inc.