Network Engineer II

Position type: Full-time -- Direct Hire Location: Onsite first 90 days 5x a week in McLean, VA. After 90 days, 2 days onsite and 3 days remote. Note: Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance. As a Network Engineer II, you will: The Network Engineer 2 is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and managing network solutions for the customers to ensure maximum uptime. The role includes designing system configurations, documenting and managing the pre-installation and testing of a new network, and performs upgrades to hardware and software as required. The knowledge of or desire to learn about servers, virtualization, windows domain, and/or SQL is a major bonus. Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain networking equipment such as switches and routers
• Originate design documents for large networks
• Create Design documentation including Narrative Design Documents, Systems Designs, Network Block Diagrams, Preparation of Specifications
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
• Implementing and creating network designs using data center networking fundamentals (experience with VXLAN is a must)

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience with a bachelor s degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields
• Experience with networking protocols, such as OSPF, BGP, RIP. Knowledge of VXLAN is a must.
• Experience using Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc)
• Advanced knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.
• Must be able to obtain a DHS Clearance; EOD (Public Trust)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with a master s degree in engineering or IT field
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or CCNA
• VCP VMware Certified Professional or VCA VMware Certified Associate
• MCSA or MCSE Microsoft cert
• Experience with Physical Security Systems Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, and CCTV
• Experience with the following core platforms and services or a strong desire to learn:
• VMware ESXi and vSphere
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019 Deployment and Administration
• Microsoft Windows 10 Deployment and Administration
• DNS, DFS, and DHCP
• Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy
• Data center storage fundamentals (experience with SAN protocols and NAS protocols)

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW. PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $90,000 - $100,000 a year salary plus benefits *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits(based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions:

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
• ClearlyRated Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

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