CCNP Network Engineer Job Posting

Job Title:	CCNP - Network Engineer
Job ID:	MD
Company:	PCN, Inc.
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	100K+/yr
Skills:	LAN/WAN Network Engineer
Date Posted:	Jan-26-10

Senior Network Support Specialist

Summary

PCN is currently seeking a Sr. Network Support Specialist to manage and support the Maryland State Department of Education's (MSDE) Office of Information Technology Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) and related network administration tasks. The Sr. Network Support Specialist will manage connectivity to all MSDE data center locations using Cisco Content Switches, Cisco ASA firewalls/concentrators, Cisco Wireless Access Points, Cisco Managed Switches and Routers, and network monitoring systems. This individual must have in-depth level of routing, switching, and network security knowledge and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement security releases, network upgrades, and operation of Local, Wide Area Networks, Network systems software, and CISCO hardware.
Provide quality up-time performance of Internet Services, LAN/WAN protocols, design, operations, management, and control.
Maintain firewalls at all MSDE sites and Microsoft VPN connectivity.
Maintain local wireless virtual networks and the Enterprise to the State's Network Maryland initiative.
Design and Implement and test a Remote Business Continuance solution of critical applications.
Design and Implement RSA Security Solution, MSDE for VPN users and Network Administrators.
Analyze user needs and design effective PC/LAN/WAN solutions
Train MSDE network specialists to perform daily support functions, and to verify network conditions
Document various support process such as: Restart procedures, Review of logfiles, actions taken, and new processes
Administer VLAN technologies, including HSRP MSFC configurations
Design, certify, implement and administer a wireless VLAN, using 802.11x technologies
Install and manage secure access using Cisco ASA VPN termination. Configuration efforts also to include client-to-site and site-to-site connectivity
Execute vulnerability assessments and network penetration tests, using third party tools
Provide management, with high-level analysis of all vulnerability tests and reports
Manage a multi-site Cisco firewall, router, and switched network at all five Data Center locations, including such technologies as: EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP
Assist in security policy review and design related to Server, LAN and WAN Connectivity
Use Cisco Works for SNMP management of LAN/WAN devices
Implement and manage Cisco QOS prioritization and Ethernet virtual circuits
Configure and manage Cisco Content Switch
Manage and configure FTP services
Configure, update, and Manage the Secure Transport Server
Implementing and supporting KVM over IP solutions

Education and Background

Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology related field
At least 5 years of experience as a senior engineer and experience as a senior support resource
Cisco CCNP certification required, MCSE and CISSP highly desired
In-depth knowledge of Cisco security, routing and switching technologies
Working knowledge of a complete network environment

All positions require a background check and drug test.

Company profile:

Find us on the web at www.pcn-inc.com.

PCN is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive pay and opportunities to work with the latest IT technology in challenging projects across the United States. We are looking for people that welcome challenges and can embrace a unique corporate culture that rewards peak performers. We also believe that quality of life outside of work is important. That's why we provide a full range of benefits for regular full-time employees and their eligible family members.

Location:	US-MD-Baltimore
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Sam Levy
Contact Phone:	267 236 0015
Contact Email:	sam.levy@pcn-inc.com
URL:	http://www.pcn-inc.com
Contact Comments:
Feel free to call or email anytime. K/R, Sam Levy Recruiting Director Please mention Dev Bistro when contacting us.