Network Engineer Expert CCIE

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking a Network Engineer - CCIE to join our Client's team.

We are seeking a Network Engineer Expert to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

The Network Engineer Expert is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and managing the 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 performing upgrades to hardware and software as required.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Survey reports measure results in an actionable form to more senior personnel and management.
• Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required

Design:

• Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
• Work closely with the field engineers to simulate expected system-level performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvements
• Assist senior network engineers in identifying and resolving network security issues.
• Develop network designs for each SLA classification.
• Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs
• Assists Senior Engineers in the preparation of Designs, including: Narrative Design Documents, Systems Designs, Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / Hardware / Communications)
• Preparation of Specifications, performing QA/QC, and technical reviews of designs.
• Comment Resolution Testing & Commission Review / Approval of test plans (Safety / Risk / Manufacturability)
• Author test plans, Leads / supervises testing activities
• Author testing/commissioning procedures
• Preparation of test reports
• Commissioning of deployed systems
• Development of test fixtures and simulation devices. Generates standard PITCO plans and procedures.
• Design and perform a complete system integration test

Service & Maintenance:

• Troubleshoot and debug complex network problems and recommend operational efficiency improvements
• Preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates, performance upgrades, and scheduled maintenance.
• Originate and submit a maintenance plan and provide a rollback plan.
• Serves as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Perform hardware/software upgrades and replacements on existing systems

System Analysis and Reporting:

• Documents the crucial working procedures and Troubleshooting of network operations.
• Employs moderate understanding of network administration as related to business operations.
• Assists team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate Network/Telecom issues.
• Interprets and analyzes results versus established benchmarks and goals.
• Works with project managers to meet expectations for Network tasks.
• Completes project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.
• Contributes to their own team and closely related teams through the quality and accuracy of output.
• Performing research on available technologies and products as needed by the Operations or Project managers

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for projects
• Assists senior engineers in the preparation of Bids and Proposals, cost estimates, and supporting documentation, Pricing of change orders
• Assist in developing and adapting papers, procedures, and formal processes for the Network Engineering team members to accomplish the Company project planning (PKOMs and gate checks)
• Collaborates with other disciplines to define work/interfaces.

Qualifications

• Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ACTIVE TOP SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI

Required Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or a related discipline, 12+ years of Progressive Experience
• CCIE or CCNP Certification, CCIE preferred

Field Experience:

• Experience in one or more IT/Network platforms, such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, KGS, etc.
• Leading teams of 10+ people
• NOC experience
• Experience in reading network and connectivity schematics and plans
• Experience in reading network installation schematics and plans
• Experience in network system startup, configuration, and calibration
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting
• Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, Alignment tool). Tools/Software
• Experience in computer networks
• Experience with ticketing and monitoring toolset.
• Experience in one or more IT/Network platforms, such as Cisco, Allen-Bradley, Juniper, Palo Alto, NetGear, etc.
• Experience in one or more network-related hardware and software.
• Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc)

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) concepts.
• Moderate understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.
• Moderate knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools, and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.
• Moderate knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture, and analytical/problem-solving skills.

Communication Skills:

• Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients, and other network/system stakeholders.
• Ability to establish working relationships with others outside the area of expertise.

Behavioral Skills:

• Must be able to balance high-quality standards with schedule pressures and a demanding environment.
• Must be a resourceful self-starter, flexible, pro-active, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented.

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.

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities

Pay Range: $172,000-$258,000