System Engineer

Summary

Join M&S Consulting, a firm committed to delivering strategic process and technology solutions. We're seeking a skilled network engineer to apply TCP/IP principles, troubleshoot issues, configure LAN/WAN infrastructure, manage Cisco hardware, monitor networks, and implement security measures. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in network protocols, VPN design, and troubleshooting. We offer a collaborative environment and value our employees' contributions. A commitment to equal opportunity employment is a core value of our organization.

Requirements

• Two to five years of experience with firewall configuration and load balancing
• Understand network protocols including TCP/IP, User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and other common protocols
• Have expert knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)/Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) routing protocol
• Understand all aspects of Virtual Private Network (VPN) design and configurations
• Have expert knowledge of TCP/IP and troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Have expert level troubleshooting and root-cause problem solving
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, and SAFe
• Active US Top Secret Clearance is required

Responsibilities

• Apply Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) routing and switching principles to practical solutions
• Perform multi-level troubleshooting and root-cause problem solving
• Ability to configure, maintain, and upgrade LAN/WAN design and topology
• Install/configure LAN/WAN hardware and maintain wiring closets and nomenclature
• Manage Cisco and other hardware, including consumer-grade routers and switches
• Monitor with standard network management and packet analysis tools
• Plan, implement, and administer perimeter security and firewalling
• Evaluate new technologies and make design recommendations for a more efficient and cost-effective network infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure preferred