Consulting Engineer
Job ID: 109051
Location: Washington, DC [On-Site]
Salary: $80.00 - $85.00 hourly
Category: Other
Employment Type: Contract
Our client is hiring a highly skilled and experienced Consulting Engineer to join our team in Washington, D.C. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work with advanced technologies in Routing/Switching and Data Center environments. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of enterprise networking, demonstrate leadership in critical delivery engagements, and have a proven track record of operational excellence. This role requires a commitment to innovation, the ability to operate in ambiguous circumstances, and a customer-focused mindset. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in transforming our customers' networks to achieve their mission-critical public service goals.
Responsibilities
- Assess customer requirements, develop service delivery methods, and manage the engineering team to ensure operational excellence.
- Act as a technical leader and trusted advisor, providing expert guidance to resolve complex customer problems and operational issues.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to innovate and provide compelling technology solutions that drive business value for customers.
- Contribute to customer problem resolution, innovation, engineering engagement, intellectual capital, and talent development.
- Interact effectively with Engineering and other departments to solve complex problems and identify serviceability issues.
- Drive resolution of major customer problems across a range of technologies, ensuring proper and quick resolution.
- Continuously learn and strengthen technical skills in relevant domains and adjacent technologies.
- Advocate for the customer's best interest and promote the benefits of our solutions and services.
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent, plus 8 – 10 years relevant experience in Enterprise Networking.
- Deep understanding of key technologies and protocols in Enterprise Networking and data center environments.
- In-depth knowledge of designing and optimizing complex network solutions.
- Technical expertise in more than one area, with the ability to apply product behavior across industry standards.
- Expertise with Cisco software features and functionality preferred.
- Strong operational and consultancy experience with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to function effectively in ambiguous circumstances.
- Certification like CCIE R/S or Data Center is preferred.
- Programming skills in Ansible, Python, AI/ML is a plus.
- Must be proficient in OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and switching, with additional experience in security being advantageous.
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn't just a tagline – it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.
Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.
Benefits of Working for GDH:
- Professional Development
- Competitive pay
- Full health insurance
- 401k Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Weekly Paycheck & Direct Deposit
- & More!
