Network Engineer

Title: Network Engineer

Location: Washington, DC (on-site, full-time)

Job Description

Please note that this is a full-time, direct-hire role. Due to segments of our

customer base, we cannot sponsor employment visas.

Why join BlueAlly?

* We are a company of high achievers who learn from each other and support each

other's growth and success

* We offer competitive pay and solid benefits, including PTO and a matching

401(k) with the employer component IMMEDIATELY vested

* We are NOT a body shop. We hire full-time direct hire specialists with a

driving thirst to learn and improve.

Job Description

This opening is for a Cisco-centric mid-level WAN Engineer in Washington,

DC. PLEASE NOTE that this role requires you to be on-site with the client 5

days/week.

In this role, you will

• assist our engineering team with Cisco router
• configuration and management projects. You will support a large national
• network installed base plus the addition of many new remote sites. You will
• also:
• * Configure Cisco routers for site-to-site VPN connectivity per customer
• standards and best practices
• * Respond to requests for service, as required to resolve issues
• * Support VPN network issues (troubleshooting using interface/controller
• commands)
• * Assist users with locating equipment, interface ports, and cable management
• over the phone
• * Perform second level WAN support for Customer NCC (Network Command Center)
• * Ship equipment to remote offices.
• * Maintain documentation (administrative duties VPN DO installations)
• * Cisco network equipment support, maintenance, and configurations
• * Second level support for Layers 1, 2 and 3

Requirements

• The successful candidate must have mid-level skills and experience in the
• following areas:
• * Cisco routing, including VPNs and EIGRP
• * CCNP preferred, CCNA required
• * A solid understanding of end-to-end TCP/IP operation and performance over a
• WAN
• * Must be able to work with team members and end-users, communicate clearly,
• and meet deadlines
• * Must be able to work with practice lead to coordinate scheduling to meet
• customer needs, sometimes juggling multiple projects at one time
• * Able to travel to client location in Washington DC daily
• * Must be able to pass a drug screen and background investigation
• * US Citizenship is required for access to the site location
• BlueAlly is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to
• providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All
• employment decisions at BlueAlly are based on business needs, job requirements,
• and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or
• belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or any other
• status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
• BlueAlly is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
• building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We comply fully with
• the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws,
• and we welcome qualified applicants of all abilities. We believe that diverse
• teams — including people with disabilities — make us stronger, and we are happy
• to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and during
• employment. If you need an accommodation at any stage of your application or
• interview, please reach out to your recruiter — we're here to help.