Senior Network Engineer

Abacus Solutions Group: We're built on our shared core values! We are difference-makers, passionate about serving, we work hard with integrity and do the right thing. Difference makers means that we look at every opportunity as a chance to make a difference. Passionate about serving means that we are always looking for ways to serve our customers and coworkers. Working hard and doing the right thing with integrity means that for every decision we make we first ask, “Is the decision consistent with our moral and ethical principles”. We hire, review, reward and recognize our teammates based on these characteristics, so it is important that you share these values to be part of the team.


Position Overview: We’re hiring a Senior Network Engineer to support the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. In this position you’ll become part of technically diverse team to include but not limited to Help Desk Specialists, Network Engineers, System Administrators, and Database Professionals. Together this team provides IT Operations and Support to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) which is responsible for training Law Enforcement Professionals from over 90 different agencies.


Work Schedule: Typically 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm Mondays thru Fridays. Must be able to work a Tuesday thru Saturday shift on a rotating basis (roughly every 5-7 weeks).



Position Responsibilities:

Perform engineering, design, implementation, and maintenance tasks on the networking environment, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center networks
Configure and optimize routing and switching protocols to ensure reliable, high-performance connectivity
Develop and maintain documentation for network diagrams, configurations, and processes
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems by analyzing logs, running diagnostics, and coordinating with vendors or other teams when needed
Monitor network performance and proactively identify issues before they impact operations
Provide root cause analysis and recommend long-term fixes for recurring network problems
Assist with peer reviews on networking maintenances, projects, and initiatives
Identify, review, and recommend security postures to peers and appropriate security teams
Install hardware such as routers, firewalls, wireless, and switches

Requirements
5+ years’ experience working as a Network Engineer
Understanding of Cisco routing and switching
Understanding of Aruba Networks switching
Understanding of Aruba Wireless (ie Wireless Controllers and Access Points)
Understanding of Cisco ISE or Aruba Clearpass
Strong understanding of IPv6, IPv4, and dual stacking
Strong understanding of OSPF routing protocol
Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills using the English language
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
Palo Alto Certification
Prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on Information Technology such as Network Administration and Engineering
Prefer Candidates with Networking Certification such as the CCNA (Cisco) and ACSA, ACSP, or ACSX (Aruba Networks) switching certificates

Security Qualifications:
No security clearance required; Secret Clearance Preferred
Must be a US Citizen
Must pass a Federal Law Enforcement Background Investigation


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.