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Network Engineer

Haystack

Location

Washington, United States

Salary

Not specified

Type

fulltime

Posted

Today

via linkedin

Job Description

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

  • Support strategic planning and personnel administration for the Operations Section, collaborating with Service Delivery, Architecture, and Security teams.
  • Mentor network operations engineers, guiding them in the practical application of current and emerging technologies, agile IT, ITIL, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Act as "queue managers" during shift lead duties, ensuring efficient assignment and timely resolution of escalated issues to meet SLAs.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices and systems, ensuring high availability and end-to-end visibility using tools like Grafana, Cisco StealthWatch, and PerfSonar.
  • Provide maintenance and patching for DWDM circuits (fiber rings) to ensure backbone redundancy and meet stringent network availability service levels.
  • Collaborate with the Network Architecture team to identify and recommend Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions for improved automation and zero-touch deployments.

What You'll Need

  • High School diploma with either CCIE (Routing and Switching) certification and 5 years of equivalent Data Center operational experience, OR CCNP (Routing \& Switching/Data Center) certification and 10 years of equivalent Data Center operational experience.
  • Proven experience mentoring network operations engineers on technology application, agile IT, and ITIL practices.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Strong understanding of network infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
  • Experience with DWDM circuits, Cisco-based wireless LANs, and SCADA network optimization is advantageous.

What's On Offer

  • A flexible hybrid work environment.
  • Access to a robust Learning \& Development platform, including certification preparation.
  • Opportunities for training, education, and certification assistance.
  • A collaborative team culture focused on making a meaningful impact.
  • Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

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