Job DescriptionAn Eliassen client in the Northern Virginia area has immediate need for a Senior Network Engineer. A qualified candidate will possess subject matter expert, skilled in Juniper SRX-series branch routers, Juniper EX-series switches, Cisco Firepower ASA firewalls, AnyConnect VPN clients, TrippLite serial consoles, Ethernet & TDMA delivered Private IP & Internet circuits, Private APN cellular networks, Network Time Protocol (NTP).This is a contract to hire opportunity. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Public Trust clearance.Responsibilities of the Senior Network Engineer:Learn a new government system and become the single SME for all systems issuesProvide network engineering O&M support for a mission-critical government systemSupport system as SME on the team, demonstrating broad and deep knowledge across applicable technologiesEnsure configurations consistent with industry best practices and FISMAWork with configuration management process to ensure consistent and secure modifications to equipment configurationsDevelop and maintain technical documentation and diagrams related to the fieldRequirements of the Senior Network Engineer:Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 10 years of diverse experienceSME skilled in Juniper routers/switches, Cisco firewalls, VPN, ethernet, IP, APN, NTPKeywords: Senior Network Engineer, O&M, SME, Juniper, Cisco, FISMA, Public Trust ClearanceJob ID: 350724About Eliassen Group:Eliassen Group provides strategic talent solutions to drive our clients innovation and business results. Leveraging over 30 years of success, our expertise in IT staffing, Agile consulting, creative services, managed services, and life sciences enables us to partner with our clients to execute their business strategy and scale effectively. Headquartered in Reading, MA and with offices from coast to coast, Eliassen Group offers local community presence, deep networks, as well as national reach. For more information, visit Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Dont miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!by Jobble