Network Engineer II

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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract position – Network Engineer II / Chesapeake VA – (JOB-21973). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

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Job Description:

Network Engineer II

6 Month Contract with Extension Possibility 
Onsite
Local Candidates Only!
Chesapeake, VA

No C2C Candidates

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Network Engineer II to join our implementation and operations team. This role is crucial for designing, configuring, implementing, and maintaining robust, secure, and high-performance network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth understanding of Layers 2 through 7 of the OSI model, with a specific focus on switching, enterprise routing, firewalls, Wi-Fi, and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Implementation & Operations: Execute complex network changes, configurations, and upgrades, ensuring high availability and minimal disruption.

• Routing & Switching: Design, configure, and troubleshoot advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments utilizing protocols like OSPF and EIGRP, and ensuring gateway redundancy (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP).

• Network Security: Implement and manage firewall rules (NAT, stateful inspection, ACLs) and troubleshoot Layer 4-7 application issues (DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S).

• Wireless: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise Wi-Fi systems, including Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), advanced security (802.1X, WPA3), and basic RF design principles.

• Access Control (NAC): Configure and maintain Network Access Control systems (e.g., Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass) for device profiling, posture assessment, and role-based access policy enforcement.

• Mentorship & Documentation: Act as a technical resource, mentoring junior team members and taking ownership of change control processes and technical documentation.

• Advanced Concepts: Assist in projects involving emerging technologies and advanced concepts, including an introduction to VRFs, BGP, and MPLS.

Required Technical Skills and Expertise

Layer 2 / Layer 3 Networking

• Advanced: VLAN design, trunking protocols, EtherChannel/LACP, and meticulous STP tuning (PortFast, BPDU Guard, Root Guard).

• Expertise: Configuration and troubleshooting of OSPF and EIGRP.

• Redundancy: Implementation of redundant gateway protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP).

• Introductory: Understanding of VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) and route leaking concepts.

Security & Application Layers (L4-L7)

• Firewall: Hands-on experience with stateful inspection, NAT, and Access Control Lists (ACLs).

• Troubleshooting: Proficient in application layer troubleshooting for core services like DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and HTTPS.

• QoS: Basic understanding of Quality of Service (QoS) classification, marking, and queuing.

Enterprise Wi-Fi

• Configuration: Experience with Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) setup and management.

• Security: Strong familiarity with 802.1X and RADIUS authentication integration.

• Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve common wireless issues (roaming, coverage, throughput).

Network Access Control (NAC)

• Platform Experience: Practical familiarity with platforms such as Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass (CPPM).

• Policy: Understanding of device profiling, posture assessment, and implementing role-based access policies.

Emerging Technologies (A Plus)

• Basic understanding of BGP and MPLS protocols.

• Familiarity with foundational concepts of SD-Access or SD-WAN.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in network engineering or a similar technical role.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration.

• Demonstrated ownership of change control procedures and project documentation.

  On call – Once every 8-10 weeks 

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

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