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Sr. Network Engineer

TEKsystems
$150,000.00 - $160,000.00 / yr
United States, Maryland, Silver Spring
Oct 01, 2025
Top Skills' Details 1.) 7+ years of experience as a hands-on Network Engineer building, implementing, and supporting network hardware and devices 2.) extensive experience with Cisco routing & switching (EIGRP and BGP protocols) 3.) experience building and configuring ACI within a Data Center Description Our client is looking for a Sr. Network Engineer to join their team. This person will be responsible for building, implementing, and supporting Network and Data Center solutions. This person should have experience with Cisco routing & switching, SDWAN, and wireless. If this person has experience with Cloud technologies or ACI, that would be a huge plus. On-site vs remote Corporate HQ is in Silver Spring, MD 1.)Exposure to ACI This person should have deployed and maintained and ACI solution oBuilding and Supporting ACI oIn the early stages of moving a lot of the workloads to ACI in the Data Center at the main hospital Moving a lot of the applications, VM's, and Storage to ACI connectivity oACI is in the Data Center at Equinix in VA Multi-tiered ACI environment 2.) Strong Cisco routing and Switching Layer 3 routing (BGP, OSPF) 9400, 9500 switches Nexus 7k/9k in Data Centers 2.)Wireless is helpful - Cisco ISE experience would be nice Cisco wireless controllers and AP's (moving to 9800 series) Currently using Cisco Prime oMoving to DNAC Technical Environment / Projects Cisco Routers (ASR 1000's) oBGP and EIGRP Cisco Switches (4500's and 9300's) Installing new circuits and deploying Meraki SDWAN across multiple locations oIn the pilot phase; rolling out SDWAN over the next 6 months Cisco wireless controllers and AP's (9800's) Implementing ACI within their data centers Data Center locations Data Center located in Washington, DC at the main hospital Moving Data Center workloads to Equinix Data Center in VA Setting up Disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS)- facility located in Pittsburgh, PA Moving on-prem workloads to MS Azure, OCI, and AWS oSetting up express routes and connectivity to the Cloud within AWS, OCI, and Azure Description The Sr. Network Engineer will be responsible to lead engineering services for network hardware and software, planning system maintenance and support and also develop system management strategies for a variety of network platforms. Responsible to plan and implement necessary hardware and software upgrades proactively. Directly responsible to monitor and maintain network infrastructure and services. Responsible to ensure the operation of a variety of network environments. Must be able to maintain and configure Cisco products and services. Provide support and management for multiple network infrastructure systems. Responsible to provide precise, detailed documentation regarding the various network environments for the change control process and the technical documentation repository. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Computer Science (Required) Or Relevant experience in network engineering beyond the minimum required work experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a 1-1 ratio i.e. one year of relevant work experience equals one year of required education. Minimum Work Experience 7 years hands-on systems engineering experience. (Required) And Prior experience in healthcare industry preferred. Systems Management Configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, load balancers, VPN, QoS) Performing network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability. Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning. Provide Level 3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues System Integration/ Implementation Engineer and build and maintain network platforms and services. Integrate network products into existing network technologies. Implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, routers, switches, controllers Set and manage deadlines. System/Project Planning Engineer and deploy network infrastructure systems design and configuration. Participate in design of Disaster recovery planning. Assist in the creation of test plans and scripts for back-up and recovery solutions. Assist in the development of network solutions. Performs hardware and network diagnosis. Capable of devising ways to accomplish a difficult purpose; ability to recognize a problem and construct an effective solution compatible with overall company operations. Technical Proficiency Demonstrate understanding of standard networking protocols, virtual environments, and hybrid cloud. Maintain professional expertise through continuing education at conferences, seminars, user group meetings & review of current literature. Pursue industry standard technical certifications. Provide technical support and consultation to IS staff. IT Best Practices Actively participate in the Department's ITIL processes Participate in the Incident Management process; proactively work to resolve Incidents and meet service requests; document relevant data on requests and resolutions in agreed upon timeframe. Escalate incidents according to procedures; convert incidents to change requests as needed. Participate in the Change Control process; complete change tasks and update them with relevant information and status changes. Skills* Network engineering, Router, Cisco switches, Cisco routers, Wireless Top Skills Details Network engineering,Router,Cisco switches,Cisco routers,Wireless Additional Skills & Qualifications Company Info: Children's National Hospital is ranked #5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We're ranked best in the Mid-Atlantic for neonatology, cancer, and neurology and neurosurgery. We're also ranked in all 10 specialties, with top 10 honors in neurology and neurosurgery, cancer, nephrology, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and diabetes and endocrinology. This recognition of our commitment to bringing health and well-being to all children continues to inspire our teams. As home to the Children's National Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children's National receives more than 70% of its research funding from federal agencies, including 60% from the National Institutes of Health. In 2019, the HSC Health Care System became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Children's National. It has a health plan, pediatric specialty hospital, home health agency, rehabilitative therapy centers and parent foundation that combine to serve people with complex healthcare needs and eliminate barriers to health services. We're recognized as committed advocates for children on local, state and federal health policy. In fact, we're often the first at the table when pediatric healthcare legislation is being developed. Children and their families who come to Children's National also get to experience our partnership with Disney. Disney uses the best of its storytelling, beloved characters and creativity to create a more personal and comforting experience for children. See how this initiative comes to life at Children's National. Experience Level Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $160000.00/yr. I have a copy of the benefits for CHildren's to share with candidates. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Silver Spring,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.