Systems Engineer
Job ID: 108943
Location: Silver Spring,, MD [On-Site]
Salary: $40.00 - $45.00
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
GDH Consulting is hiring a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in monitoring, maintaining, and improving our production environment which includes a wide range of network devices and services. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in network engineering, with a focus on security, performance, and reliability. This position requires a dynamic individual capable of working in a fast-paced environment, with a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork. The role is based on a contract with a prime focus on federal projects, requiring the candidate to be a US Citizen and able to obtain Public Trust.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain a production environment, including routers, switches, load balancers, and various network management tools.
- Implement and manage network security measures, ensuring the integrity and performance of the network.
- Install, configure, and maintain network services, storage networking devices, and server systems.
- Plan and execute network and security changes, collaborating with engineering teams for improvements.
- Coordinate and perform installations of copper and fiber optic cabling, maintaining documentation and compliance with client standards.
- Provide escalation support, participating in on-call rotation, and certifying solutions before production deployment.
- Work closely with vendors to resolve issues and manage platform upgrades.
- Maintain communication closets and equipment racks, ensuring organized and efficient network infrastructure.
- 3-5 years of experience supporting enterprise network environments.
- Proficient in installing, cabling, and configuring network equipment.
- Solid understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS) and MPLS VPN technologies.
- Experience with network security practices, including audits, planning, design, implementation, and management.
- Familiarity with networking and application protocols, as well as network monitoring tools (SNMP, NetFlow).
- Knowledge of Amazon Web Services is highly desirable.
- Strong communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
- Desired certifications: CCNA, AWS Cloud Practitioner.
- Candidates should demonstrate stability in their work history, avoiding frequent job changes.
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!
