Mid-Level Network Engineer

About Concept Plus

Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, we bring the agility, responsiveness, and customer intimacy of a small business combined with the quality and infrastructure of a larger firm.

Recognized as an award-winning Oracle partner, we have delivered innovative solutions across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian, Health IT, and Tribal sectors. Our highly certified experts build systems that drive efficiency, accelerate modernization, and ensure mission outcomes with certainty.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, unlimited training, and the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment.

For more information, visit www.conceptplus.com.

About the role

Concept Plus is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to manage, coordinate, and perform many aspects of network analysis of needs and services and participates in operations and administration of the LAN/WAN infrastructure. This individual will participate in designing solutions, planning, and executing new implementations, working out new product integration and recommending LAN/WAN improvements. This individual must have hands-on experience in supporting Cisco ISE and Firepower appliances, routing and switching, and strong Oracle and/or Google Cloud environment experience.

What you'll do

• Proactively identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues on customer networks.
• Act as a technical resource and provide tier 1-3 support, as needed, in response to network issues.
• Resolve assigned trouble tickets.
• Cloud networking and support (GCP and OCI environments).
• Come on-site to an office 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Equivalent.
• 5+ years overall experience
• Strong experience with ISE/DNAC is a requirement.
• Proficient with IP Routing Protocols (OSPFv3, OSPFv2, BGP,), QoS, Multicast, MPLS.
• Proficient in VPN technologies - Remote Access and Site-to-Site VPNs.
• Network security industry experience with a recent focus on ISE/DNAC/Zero Trust design and deployment.
• Expert-level knowledge and experience with design, implementation, and support of Cisco ISE and FTD.
• Strong Cloud environment experience.
• Must be able to work with end-users, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines .
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• CCNA/CCNP certification preferred.
• Certifications in multiple technology areas preferred.
• Cisco Datacenter (Nexus, UCS) experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Visio preferred.
• Working knowledge of Nagios and SolarWinds preferred.
• Experience with Linux, automation scripting with Python and GitLab / Ansible preferred.
• IPv6 security, configuration, and troubleshooting experience preferred

Concept Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.